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 a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a one-day locum tenens assignment in Texas starting Jan 5, 2026. This opportunity involves a half-day schedule from 7:30am to 11:30am, providing skin cancer screenings at a corporate wellness event. Candidates with 1-2 years of dermatology or skin cancer screening experience, or new graduates who...
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Texas. This 48-day contract starts on Jan 9, 2026, and offers flexible scheduling, including AM, PM, and extended shifts. The provider will serve as the sole clinician and must be ready to manage a full range of urgent care cases independently.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Texas. This 36-day contract starts on Jan 9, 2026, and offers a flexible schedule with available AM, PM, and extended shifts. The provider must be ready to independently manage a full spectrum of urgent care cases without clinical training.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
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.