Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Texas

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in primary care, urgent care, and specialty practices, with openings at every level from new graduates through seasoned practitioners with supervisory responsibilities. The heaviest hiring is in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where large systems like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White Health, and UT Health operate extensive outpatient and inpatient networks. Family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and acute care are the most consistently in-demand specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles335+
Top employerTeamHealth
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring112
Work type71% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Licensed Nurse Practitioner
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Licensed Nurse Practitioner
PrevHealth
Pilot Point, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
On-Site
BLS Certification

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White Rock Medical Center
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Bariatric & Medical Weight Management
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White Rock Medical Center
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Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Bariatric & Medical Weight Management
White Rock Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Doctoral degree

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Mind Body Optimization
Advanced Practice Provider - Pearland, TX
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Advanced Practice Provider - Pearland, TX
Mind Body Optimization
Houston, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$120k - $160k/yr
Doctoral degree

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Texas Children's Hospital
Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - PICU & CICU
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Texas Children's Hospital
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Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - PICU & CICU
Texas Children's Hospital
Austin, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - Adult Gerontology
5,001-10,000

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Medical City Healthcare
Cardiology Interventional Advanced Practice Provider
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Medical City Healthcare
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Cardiology Interventional Advanced Practice Provider
Medical City Healthcare
McKinney, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

El Paso
10 jobs
Beaumont
7 jobs
Corpus Christi
7 jobs
Waco
6 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • TeamHealth
    TeamHealth22
  • Houston Methodist
    Houston Methodist13
  • Baylor Scott & White Health
    Baylor Scott & White Health13
  • Legion Health
    Legion Health12
  • CHRISTUS Health
    CHRISTUS Health12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services25
  • Education3
  • Insurance1

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Active Texas NP license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
  • Current national certification from ANCC or AANP in a recognized specialty
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • Active and unrestricted DEA registration for controlled substance prescribing authority
  • Minimum of one to two years of NP or RN clinical experience in a relevant care setting
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification from an accredited provider

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse practitioner in Texas?

You become a licensed nurse practitioner in Texas by earning a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program, passing a national certification exam through ANCC or AANP, and then applying for advanced practice registered nurse licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing. Texas also requires you to establish a prescriptive authority agreement with a supervising or collaborating physician before you can prescribe medications independently in most practice settings.

How much do nurse practitioners make in Texas?

Nurse practitioners in Texas earn a median of about $131,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,880 for the lowest 10% to over $161,980 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Texas?

Employers hiring nurse practitioners in Texas right now include TeamHealth, Houston Methodist, and Baylor Scott & White Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and growing urgent care networks consistently maintain some of the highest NP hiring volumes in the state.

Which Texas cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?

Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most nurse practitioner openings in Texas right now. Houston's concentration of medical center campuses and regional hospital networks drives the highest absolute volume, while Dallas and San Antonio reflect strong suburban clinic growth and the presence of several large multispecialty and academic health system employers anchoring those metro areas.

Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. About 29% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most NP roles. The positions most likely to offer remote or telehealth-only arrangements are in psychiatric-mental health, chronic disease management, and utilization review, where patient interaction does not require an in-person visit.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to a new-graduate NP residency or fellowship program, several of which are offered by large Texas employers including Baylor Scott & White Health and UT Health. These structured programs provide supervised clinical hours across specialties and are designed specifically for NPs without post-certification experience. Candidates who already hold an RN license in Texas can also transition into NP roles more easily by targeting positions that list RN experience as equivalent to NP experience, particularly in primary care and urgent care settings. Completing your national ANCC or AANP certification before applying puts you ahead of candidates still in the process.

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

You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and beyond. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly to each employer through the listing.

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