Emergency Room RN Jobs in Texas

Emergency Room RN jobs in Texas represent one of the most active nursing markets in the country, with consistent demand from large hospital systems, Level I trauma centers, and freestanding emergency departments serving the state's fast-growing urban population, at every level from new graduate to senior charge nurse. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the bulk of hiring, where systems like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott and White Health, and Texas Health Resources maintain extensive emergency operations. The most in-demand specialties are trauma nursing, pediatric emergency care, and critical care triage. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46+
Top employerHouston Methodist
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring13
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Memorial Hermann Health System
Emergency Room RN
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Memorial Hermann Health System
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Emergency Room RN
Memorial Hermann Health System
Houston, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Houston Methodist
Emergency Room RN
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Houston Methodist
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Emergency Room RN
Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Houston Methodist
System Float Pool - Emergency Room RN
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Houston Methodist
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System Float Pool - Emergency Room RN
Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Methodist Healthcare System
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
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Methodist Healthcare System
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Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare System
San Antonio, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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Baylor Scott & White Health
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
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Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
Temple, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Emergency Room RN Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
28 jobs
San Antonio
4 jobs
Bryan
2 jobs
Pasadena
2 jobs
Temple
2 jobs
Brenham
1 jobs
Brownsville
1 jobs
Corpus Christi
1 jobs
Marble Falls
1 jobs

Emergency Room RN Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Houston Methodist
    Houston Methodist27
  • Baylor Scott & White Health
    Baylor Scott & White Health6
  • CommonSpirit Health
    CommonSpirit Health4
  • Methodist Healthcare System
    Methodist Healthcare System4
  • CHRISTUS Health
    CHRISTUS Health2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services45
  • Human Resources1
  • Non-Profit & Social Services1

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in emergency room RN jobs across Texas.

  • Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire
  • Minimum one to two years of emergency department or acute care experience preferred
  • Completion of an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program from an accredited institution
  • Triage experience and familiarity with Emergency Severity Index scoring systems
  • Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN) preferred for mid-level and senior positions

Emergency Room RN Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a emergency room rn in Texas?

To become an emergency room rn in Texas, you must first earn a nursing degree from an accredited ADN or BSN program, then pass the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain your Registered Nurse license through the Texas Board of Nursing. Texas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can practice without obtaining a separate Texas license. After licensure, most employers expect current BLS and ACLS certifications before your first shift in the ED.

How much do emergency room RNs make in Texas?

Emergency room RNs in Texas earn a median of about $95,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,120 for the lowest 10% to over $127,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire emergency room rns in Texas?

Employers hiring emergency room rns in Texas right now include Houston Methodist, Baylor Scott & White Health, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems and the dense network of freestanding emergency centers across the state make it one of the highest-volume markets for ED nursing openings nationwide.

Which Texas cities have the most emergency room rn jobs?

Houston, San Antonio, and Bryan lead Texas for emergency room rn openings, reflecting the concentration of major hospital systems and Level I trauma centers serving the state's largest urban populations. Demand in smaller metros like El Paso and Fort Worth is driven by regional health systems that serve large catchment areas without the same depth of competing employers found in Houston or Dallas.

Are there remote emergency room rn jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Emergency room nursing is fundamentally hands-on bedside work, so the vast majority of openings require in-person attendance in a clinical setting. About 0% of emergency room rn openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in adjacent areas such as telephone triage, nurse advice lines, or care coordination roles that draw on ED experience.

How can I get hired as a emergency room rn in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to a formal new-graduate nurse residency program, which large Texas health systems like Baylor Scott and White Health, Texas Health Resources, and Memorial Hermann run specifically for nurses without clinical experience. These structured programs rotate new graduates through the emergency department alongside experienced nurses before independent practice. Completing clinical rotations in an ED during nursing school, obtaining your CEN preparation coursework early, and holding current ACLS certification before applying all strengthen a new-grad application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to emergency room rn jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to emergency room rn jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to this role and state. Search the listings below to see what is available right now, find the roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to each one.

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