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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Texas is the site of your next locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in urgent care to begin coverage in early April. Hours include 7a - 4p shifts. The selected locum will be handling work/DOT physicals, injuries, eye debris, burns, ear checks, suturing, X-ray reads, and other urgent care cases. There...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Your new job is waiting in Texas! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in urgent care to begin coverage in early April. Hours include 7a - 4p shifts. The selected locum will be handling work/DOT physicals, injuries, eye debris, burns, ear checks, suturing, X-ray reads, and other urgent care cases. There is a chance for an extension...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Cross Texas off your bucket list with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric critical care medicine to begin coverage in early July. Hours include 13 hour shifts for 10-14 days per month. The selected locum will be handling physical exams, care plans, lab orders, diagnostic studies, and...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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IMMEDIATE NEED Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care
Your new job is waiting in Texas! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in wound care to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 12p - 3p shifts for 1 day per week. The selected locum will be handling in home visits, debridement, wound cleaning, skin grafts, and other wound care cases/procedures. There is a chance for an extension...
Location:TX
Specialty:Wound Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Cross Texas off your bucket list with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric critical care medicine to begin coverage in early May. Hours include 13 hour shifts for 10-14 days per month. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of critical care cases and procedures. There is a chance...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: ImmediatelySchedule: 7:30a - 5p shifts from Mondays - FridaysResponsibilities:• DOT Exams• Physicals• Injury care• Other general occupational medicine casesAdditional Information:• Potential for extensionApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical...
Location:TX
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Early FebruarySchedule: 10 hour day or night shiftsResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Valid TX state licenseApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
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.