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 roles267+
Top employerCantex Continuing Care Network
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring127
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation
Charge Nurse RN or LVN
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Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation
New 7h ago
Charge Nurse RN or LVN
Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation
Dallas, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification

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Brentwood Place Three
Charge Nurse (LVN or RN) Double Weekend
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Brentwood Place Three
New 10h ago
Charge Nurse (LVN or RN) Double Weekend
Brentwood Place Three
Dallas, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
201-500

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Cantex Continuing Care Network
LVN Charge Nurse - San Remo 2-10pm Shift
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Cantex Continuing Care Network
New 10h ago
LVN Charge Nurse - San Remo 2-10pm Shift
Cantex Continuing Care Network
Richardson, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
1,001-5,000

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Charge Nurse - LVN or RN
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Charge Nurse - LVN or RN
Oakmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Katy
Katy, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management

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Ascension
RN Charge Nurse Labor and Delivery
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Ascension
New 21h ago
RN Charge Nurse Labor and Delivery
Ascension
Austin, Texas
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Charge Nurse Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Antonio
19 jobs
Fort Worth
16 jobs
Dallas
11 jobs
Katy
6 jobs
Denton
5 jobs
Plano
4 jobs
Austin
4 jobs
DeSoto
4 jobs

Charge Nurse Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Cantex Continuing Care Network
    Cantex Continuing Care Network22
  • Priority Management
    Priority Management20
  • U.S. Renal Care
    U.S. Renal Care13
  • Touchstone Communities
    Touchstone Communities13
  • Focused Post Acute Care Partners
    Focused Post Acute Care Partners13

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 Cantex Continuing Care Network, Priority Management, and U.S. Renal Care, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?

Houston, San Antonio, and Fort Worth 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 August 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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