Texas | Locum Tenens Travel Lifestyle

It’s said that the Caddo tribe greeted Spanish settlers by saying Tay-yas, which means “friends”—and sounds like “Texas.” Did you know that? Neither did we. That’s why we’ve created these travel guides for you to utilize before going on your next locum tenens assignment.

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What You Need to Know About Texas as a Locum Tenens Healthcare Professional

 We know you won’t always know much about the state you are traveling to. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve compiled information from TripAdvisor, state government pages, and tourist information sources to give you a glimpse into life in Texas.

Remember, this is not an exhaustive list. Just a few nuggets of high-level information to get you started in your own research.

Locum Tenens Jobs in Texas

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Right ArrowDentist - TX

We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a short-term, 4-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting on Jul 14, 2025. This role requires a commitment to providing general dentistry services from Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The ideal candidate will bring a depth of clinical experience to... View This Job

Right ArrowNurse Practitioner - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

We are actively seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 12-week locum tenens role in Texas starting in early September covering 13-hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. This position involves delivering specialized care in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit setting supporting post-operative care for pediatric cardiology... View This Job

Right ArrowPhysician Assistant - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

We are actively seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Physician Assistant for a 12-week locum tenens role in Texas starting in early September covering 13-hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. This position involves delivering specialized care in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit setting supporting post-operative care for pediatric cardiology... View This Job

Right ArrowPhysician - Maternal Fetal Medicine

 We are seeking a board-certified Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a locum tenens position in Texas. This 25-day assignment at a Multi-Specialty Clinic requires coverage for 12-hour shifts (7a-7a) on specific dates in July, August, and September, starting from 07/14/2025. The physician will be responsible for managing high-risk pregnancies, including... View This Job

Right ArrowNurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Aug 2, 2025. The role requires managing day shifts, exclusively on weekends, with flexibility to work either AM shifts from 8am to 4pm or PM shifts from 3pm to 11pm, in an urgent... View This Job

Right ArrowPhysician Assistant - Urgent Care

We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 3-month locum tenens assignment in Texas. This role begins on Aug 2, 2025, requiring weekend-only coverage with shifts from 8am to 11pm, including options for AM or PM shifts. The ideal candidate will be comfortable acting as the sole provider... View This Job

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING TEXAS AS A LOCUM TENENS PHYSICIAN, NURSE PRACTITIONER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, CRNA, AND DENTIST

Texas: A Brief History

Although Texas is widely known for its oil rigs, they are also famous for their cattle, wool and cotton production, and wind turbines.

Here are some other fun facts about Texas:

  • There are approximately 12 million cattle in Texas.

  • Texas’ wind turbines stretch for more than 100,000 acres and at one point provided 45 percent of the state’s electricity.

  • Juneteenth, the federal holiday that celebrates freedom for enslaved people, started in Texas.

  • Tex-mex is a local cuisine created by combining Mexican food and American cooking.

See for yourself everything that Texas has to offer! View our job board or fill out our form to have a representative give you a call.

What is there to do and see in Texas?

San Antonio’s River Walk

Stretching for several miles along the San Antonio River in the heart of the city, the River Walk is lined with restaurants and lovely outdoor patios, where you can sit and dine alongside the river. Built below street level, this pedestrian walkway hugs the river as it winds and weaves through the city, and is as popular among locals as it is for tourists, day and night.

Although strolling along the river is the most popular thing to do here, another great way to enjoy the ambience of the area is on a leisurely cruise on a river boat. These run all the time and range from standard sightseeing trips to dinner cruises.

The Alamo

The Alamo is one of the most important historic sites in America. Part of a mission station established in 1718, it was built by Franciscans in 1744 and by 1836, had been converted into a fort. It became famous during the Texas Revolution, when a small force, including Davie Crockett and James Bowie, barricaded themselves against an overwhelmingly superior Mexican army some 3,000 strong. While the defeat saw all 187 defenders killed, the cry of “Remember the Alamo!” rallied the state to eventually overcome the Mexicans.

Space Center Houston

Just 30 minutes’ drive from the heart of Houston, Space Center Houston is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Texas. This is a wonderful place to learn about space exploration, upcoming missions, NASA’s latest projects, and possibly even meet an astronaut. Space Center Houston is also home to Johnson Space Center and Mission Control, which can be visited on a tour.

Big Bend National Park

In the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas, on a huge bend in the Rio Grande River, lies some of the most dramatic and uniquely beautiful scenery in the state. Mountains, canyons, and the river flowing along the border, separating the United States from Mexico, offer a diverse range of recreational and sightseeing opportunities for visitors to Big Bend National Park.

While most people simply enjoy touring along the roads, the park offers a full range of things to do. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the extensive network of hiking trails and the beautiful campgrounds. Paddling along the Rio Grande or enjoying a picnic and wading into the water are other popular activities on warm days.

The USS Lexington, Corpus Christi

Moored off the shore just a few minutes’ stroll from the center of Corpus Christi, the mighty USS Lexington is one of the largest surviving vessels to have served in WWII. This important aircraft carrier was launched in 1943 and now serves as a naval museum.

Natural Bridge Caverns

Just a short drive from San Antonio, the spectacular Natural Bridge Caverns are part of a vast underground network consisting of more than 10,000 different stalactite formations. The largest such cave network in the US accessible to the public, Natural Bridge Caverns includes highlights such as the 40-foot-high King’s Throne, a massive wall of stalactites found in one of the largest caverns, the Castle of the White Giants.

There’s so much to do and see in Texas that we could not fit it all on one page. But we hope this sparked your interest in living in Texas as a locum.

Ready to see what locum tenens job openings are available in Texas? Visit our current job opportunities page, give us a call, or fill out our application form and a recruiter will contact you by phone.

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