Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Texas

Travel Registered Nurse jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with high demand concentrated in hospital systems, trauma centers, and large academic medical complexes serving a rapidly growing state population at every level from new graduate to seasoned ICU nurse. The heaviest hiring runs through Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where systems like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White Health, and UT Health are consistent employers of travel nurses year-round. The most in-demand specialties are critical care, emergency, and labor and delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles138+
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top citySan Antonio, TX
Cities hiring50
Work type33% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Travel RN Mother Baby
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Travel RN Mother Baby
Voyage Health
Frisco, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$1,503 - $1,583/yr

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Travel RN PACU
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Travel RN PACU
Voyage Health
Lewisville, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$1,820 - $1,916/yr

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Travel RN Med Surg
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Travel RN Med Surg
Voyage Health
Decatur, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$1,633 - $1,719/yr

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Travel RN - Telemetry
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Travel RN - Telemetry
American Traveler
Kyle, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Travel RN - Telemetry
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Travel RN - Telemetry
American Traveler
Waco, Texas
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Travel Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Antonio
19 jobs
Austin
12 jobs
Dallas
12 jobs
Fort Worth
10 jobs
Plano
5 jobs
Houston
5 jobs
Arlington
5 jobs
Lewisville
5 jobs
Pasadena
4 jobs

Travel Registered Nurse Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • American Traveler86
  • Voyage Health41
  • Ascension2
  • Molina Healthcare2
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Active RN license in Texas or a Compact license recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
  • Graduate of an accredited associate or bachelor of science in nursing program
  • Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
  • Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty or acute care setting
  • Current ACLS or PALS certification depending on unit and specialty assignment
  • Ability to complete a pre-assignment health screening and facility-specific compliance requirements

Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a travel registered nurse in Texas?

To work as a travel registered nurse in Texas, you must hold an active RN license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing or a valid Multistate Compact license from an eligible state that Texas recognizes. Licensure requires completing an accredited nursing program at the associate or bachelor level and passing the NCLEX-RN. Most Texas travel nursing contracts also require at least one year of recent clinical experience in your specialty before a staffing agency or hospital system will place you.

How much do travel registered nurses make in Texas?

Travel registered nurses 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 travel registered nurses in Texas?

Employers hiring travel registered nurses in Texas right now include American Traveler, Voyage Health, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems and Level I trauma centers generate consistent travel nurse demand throughout the year, particularly in high-acuity specialties.

Which Texas cities have the most travel registered nurse jobs?

San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas have the most travel registered nurse openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of medical center campuses, including the Texas Medical Center, drives the highest volume, while Dallas and San Antonio sustain strong demand through large regional health systems, level I trauma centers, and the steady population growth that keeps acute care beds filled.

Are there remote travel registered nurse jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Travel registered nursing is almost entirely hands-on bedside work, so the majority of positions require physical presence on a unit. About 67% of travel registered nurse openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to be in telehealth triage or remote case management rather than direct patient care.

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

The most realistic entry path is completing a new graduate residency program at a large Texas health system before transitioning to travel contracts. Systems like Baylor Scott & White Health, Memorial Hermann, and Methodist Health System run structured nurse residency programs designed for candidates without acute care experience. Starting in a staff RN role in med-surg, telemetry, or step-down units builds the clinical hours most travel contracts require. Holding an active Texas Board of Nursing license and an AHA-issued BLS certification before applying strengthens any entry-level application considerably.

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

You can find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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