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 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
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Our client in Texas is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day assignment starting Jun 5, 2026. This role involves managing urgent care cases and performing various in-office procedures as the sole provider, with expectations to close all charts by the end of each shift. Shifts include an AM shift from 8am-4pm and a PM shift from 3pm-11pm.Responsibilities...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 24-day assignment in Texas, starting Jun 6, 2026. This role involves serving as the sole provider for all urgent care cases and procedures, requiring immediate readiness to handle a wide range of patient needs. The schedule runs Monday-Friday from 8am to 8pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 8am to...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are actively seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 32-day assignment in Texas, starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves managing a 1.5 FTE schedule, providing comprehensive coverage for a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. The practitioner will deliver expert care for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 39-day assignment starting May 8, 2026, with our client in Texas. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care, including various in-office procedures and potentially occupational medicine services. The schedule offers both AM (8am-4pm) and PM (3pm-11pm) shifts, and the selected professional...
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 60-day assignment in TX, commencing Jun 11, 2026. This role involves flexible night shifts, where you will provide specialized care within a critical care setting.Additional InformationBoard Certifications: Pediatric Critical Care MedicineEMR: EpicBenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care 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.