Charge Nurse Jobs in Texas

Charge Nurse jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where large systems like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White Health, and CommonSpirit Health run hundreds of inpatient units across the state. Demand is strongest in critical care, emergency, and med-surg settings, with openings at every experience level from newly promoted floor nurses stepping into their first leadership role to seasoned charge nurses overseeing specialty departments. Texas is among the most active markets in the country for nursing leadership roles, driven by population growth and the state's expanding hospital infrastructure. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles252+
Top employerPriority Management
Top citySan Antonio, TX
Cities hiring118
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Charge Nurse RN 2-10 shift
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Charge Nurse RN 2-10 shift
Priority Management
Austin, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Dialysis RN Charge Nurse
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Dialysis RN Charge Nurse
U.S. Renal Care
Canton, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
5,001-10,000

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Charge Nurse
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Charge Nurse
Horizon Rehabilitation Hospital
McKinney, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
201-500

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Charge Nurse II- PRN
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Charge Nurse II- PRN
Texas Health Resources
Kaufman, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
TNCC Certification
10,000+

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Charge Nurse
CommUnityCare Health Centers
Pflugerville, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Charge Nurse Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Antonio
23 jobs
Dallas
15 jobs
Fort Worth
12 jobs
Austin
9 jobs
El Paso
4 jobs
Amarillo
4 jobs
Arlington
4 jobs
Greenville
4 jobs

Charge Nurse Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Priority Management22
  • Cantex Continuing Care Network14
  • Texas Health Resources11
  • Methodist Healthcare System9
  • U.S. Renal Care8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in charge nurse jobs across Texas.

  • Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
  • Minimum of two to three years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating patient care and supervising nursing staff on a unit
  • Current BLS certification, with ACLS or PALS required for critical care and emergency settings
  • Strong working knowledge of Joint Commission standards and Texas state regulatory requirements
  • Effective communication and conflict-resolution skills in a fast-paced hospital environment

Charge Nurse Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a charge nurse in Texas?

Becoming a charge nurse in Texas starts with holding an active Registered Nurse license through the Texas Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited nursing program. Most Texas hospitals promote charge nurses from within after a nurse accumulates several years of bedside experience in a specialty unit. Leadership readiness, familiarity with staffing workflows, and specialty certifications relevant to the unit are the factors that most often accelerate the move into the charge role.

Which companies hire charge nurses in Texas?

Companies currently hiring charge nurses in Texas include Priority Management, Cantex Continuing Care Network, and Texas Health Resources, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems and regional hospital networks account for the majority of consistent charge nurse openings across the state.

Which Texas cities have the most charge nurse jobs?

San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas hold the most charge nurse openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth lead because of their dense concentrations of major hospital systems and medical centers, while San Antonio's large military medical community and growing civilian hospital network support steady demand in that market as well.

Are there remote charge nurse jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Charge nurses are an on-unit leadership role responsible for supervising floor staff and coordinating direct patient care, so the work is almost entirely on-site by nature. About 0% of charge nurse openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are most commonly found in utilization review, care coordination, or case management functions where the charge-level experience transfers to a desk-based context.

How can I get hired as a charge nurse in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to a nurse residency or new-graduate program at a large Texas hospital system, then building toward the charge role from within. Baylor Scott & White Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, and UT Health systems run structured residency programs that place nurses into specialty units where charge roles are later filled internally. Holding a Texas Board of Nursing RN license and pursuing a unit-relevant certification early, such as a CCRN for critical care, signals readiness and gives an edge when charge openings arise.

Where can I find and apply to charge nurse jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to charge nurse jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the ones that match.

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