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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Summary
The Department of Anesthesiology, Section of Critical Care Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate for Advanced Practice Clinician position in a critical care clinical role. This Advanced Practice Clinician will provide medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician. Candidate will be required to provide clinical excellence, scholarly enthusiasm, and a track record of excellent clinical performance. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The position will report to a BCM department head and the SVP and Dean of Clinical Affairs.
Key Functions:
- Be able to conduct comprehensive assessment of patients throughout the continuum in the inpatient setting based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
- Perform and document history and physicals, order diagnostic studies, therapeutic procedures, prescribe medications, and participate in collaboration and direct reporting of patient information to the medical staff.
- Proficient use of Epic in the delivery of care.
Working Conditions:
This position requires working in Critical Care Units.
Job Purpose
Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Job Duties
- Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
- Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
- Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
- Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
- Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required:
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
Experience Required: None required, though preferred.
Certification/Licenses/Registration:
- For Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Summary
The Department of Anesthesiology, Section of Critical Care Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate for Advanced Practice Clinician position in a critical care clinical role. This Advanced Practice Clinician will provide medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician. Candidate will be required to provide clinical excellence, scholarly enthusiasm, and a track record of excellent clinical performance. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The position will report to a BCM department head and the SVP and Dean of Clinical Affairs.
Key Functions:
- Be able to conduct comprehensive assessment of patients throughout the continuum in the inpatient setting based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
- Perform and document history and physicals, order diagnostic studies, therapeutic procedures, prescribe medications, and participate in collaboration and direct reporting of patient information to the medical staff.
- Proficient use of Epic in the delivery of care.
Working Conditions:
This position requires working in Critical Care Units.
Job Purpose
Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Job Duties
- Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
- Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
- Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
- Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
- Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required:
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
Experience Required: None required, though preferred.
Certification/Licenses/Registration:
- For Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Baylor Scott & White Health51
- CHRISTUS Health51
- Houston Methodist49
- Baylor College of Medicine39
- Texas Health Resources37
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services290
- Education80
- Non-Profit & Social Services37
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Insurance13
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 Baylor Scott & White Health, CHRISTUS Health, and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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, Fort Worth, and Dallas 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 1% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 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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