Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs in Texas
Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Texas? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens NP jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens nurse practitioners (NPs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a nurse practitioner in Texas? Visit our Nurse Practitioner Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Texas here.
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Texas beginning Mar 13, 2026. This role requires flexibility to work AM or PM shifts (8am-4pm, 3pm-11pm, or 15-hour shifts), as the sole provider managing all urgent care cases and procedures. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent urgent care...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our client for a 10-day assignment in TX, starting Apr 6, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM. The selected provider will focus on a range of pediatric duties including B&B Peds, annual checks, well child visits, managing common illnesses like...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in Texas is actively seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine for a 24-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves a 1.5 FTE schedule covering a Peds CICU, with typical shifts Monday-Friday 7 AM to 8 PM and weekends 8 AM to 9 PM. You will manage congenital and acquired heart disease patients, including...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to join our client's team in Texas for a 6-day assignment starting Mar 10, 2026. This role involves working 8:30am - 7pm shifts in a 2-provider clinic, with a focus on treating a wide range of urgent care cases such as colds, strep, UTIs, and minor injuries, including being the sole provider for a...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role focuses on pediatric cardiac intensive care with day, night, and weekend shifts, providing an excellent opportunity for experienced advanced practice providers.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Jun 1,...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to join our client in Texas for a 60-day assignment, starting on Jun 19, 2026. This role involves working 8-hour days in a primary care office, providing comprehensive care to employees and their dependents, including general primary care, physical examinations, managing chronic conditions like hypertension...
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Texas Nurse Practitioner Job FAQs
What are Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Jobs?
Locum tenens NP jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel nurse practitioners hold all the same qualifications as a permanent nurse practitioner, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Texas?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs in Texas earn an average of $130,010 a year.
What is the scope of practice for nurse practitioners in Texas?
Nurse practitioners have a restricted scope of practice in Tennessee. Restricted scope of practice means state laws restrict the ability for NPs to practice in at least one element. They require a career-long supervision or management by another healthcare provider.
What are the continuing education requirements for NPs in Texas?
NPs in Texas are required to complete 28 hours of CE to maintain licensure, along with two courses. The courses are geared towards geriatrics, and nursing jurisprudence and ethics.
What is the highest paying NP specialty?
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.