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Travel Nursing Jobs in Texas

Texas: A Land of Boundless Opportunities

Texas is the only state in the Union to have flown the flags of six different nations over its changing capital until finally settling on the Stars & Stripes. Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States and the United States have all hoisted their banners over the Lone Star State.

AMN has a huge variety of travel nursing jobs in Texas available in locations throughout the Lone Star State. Check out our current job openings below, or read on for an overview of what to expect when you accept a travel nursing assignment in Texas.

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Texas has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Corpus Christi, Houston, Mesquite, Austin, and Arlington. Texas hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Pediatric (2 jobs), Operating Room (20 jobs), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (5 jobs), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (18 jobs), Cath Lab (12 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Texas is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Texas Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Texas, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of South Austin (FKA Reliant Austin) in Austin, St Lukes Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio in San Antonio, and Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Humble in Humble are well known in Texas.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Texas is Jul 29, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Pediatric - Peds role at $3,183 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Jul 29, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Pediatric - Peds role at $3,183 per week.

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Texas

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Texas?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Texas averages $3,106 per week.

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How many Texas travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Texas there are jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of .

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What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Texas?
  • Corpus Christi, Texas $3,183 / per week average salary
  • Houston, Texas $3,029 / per week average salary
  • Mesquite, Texas $2,844 / per week average salary
  • Austin, Texas $2,789 / per week average salary
  • Arlington, Texas $2,736 / per week average salary
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What nursing specialties are needed most in Texas right now?
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Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Texas

Find the nurse travel jobs in Texas with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Corpus Christi $3,183 /Weekly* $3,106 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Pediatric $3,183 per week
Houston $3,029 /Weekly* $2,941 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $3,029 per week
Mesquite $2,844 /Weekly* $2,762 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab $2,844 per week
Austin $2,789 /Weekly* $2,708 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab $2,789 per week
Arlington $2,736 /Weekly* $2,669 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $2,736 per week
Dallas $2,700 /Weekly* $2,250 /Weekly* RN Case Manager $2,700 per week

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

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Texas’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Texas each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Texas travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Electrophysiology Lab $67.70 /hour* Austin
Outpatient Oncology $61.90 /hour* Houston
Cath Lab $58.56 /hour* Mesquite, Decatur and Arlington
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit $58.00 /hour* San Antonio, Dallas and El Paso
Pediatric $56.84 /hour* Dallas
RN Case Manager $56.25 /hour* Houston and Dallas
Cardiovascular Operating Room $53.93 /hour* Arlington, Webster and Houston
Operating Room $52.01 /hour* Corpus Christi, Houston and Arlington
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit $47.22 /hour* Houston, Odessa and Austin
Postpartum $40.56 /hour* Irving, Austin and Mckinney

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

Texas' Top Travel Nursing Specialties

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