Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Texas
103 NP positions available including 61 FQHC jobs with loan repayment
Latest NP Jobs in Texas
Nurse Practitioner
MCHS Pediatric • Midland, TX
Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics Hand
Houston Methodist • Houston, TX
Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Texas Health Resources • Flower Mound, TX
Transplant Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Methodist Health System (Dallas) • Dallas, TX
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine
CHRISTUS Health • New Braunfels, TX
Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner
Texas Health Resources • Plano, TX
Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
NextCare Urgent Care • Sherman, TX
Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics Sports Medicine
Houston Methodist • Sugar Land, TX
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Inpatient Pediatric Neurology
Cook Children's • Fort Worth, TX
Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Urgent Care
Cook Children's • Fort Worth, TX
Nurse Practitioner Acute Care
Houston Methodist • Cypress, TX
Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Methodist Health System (Dallas) • Dallas, TX
Surgical Orthopedics NP/PA
Cook Children's • Fort Worth, TX
Registered Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery
Texas Health Resources • Plano, TX
Correctional Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
JPS Health Network • Fort Worth, TX
Nurse Practitioner - ObGyn
Houston Methodist • Houston, TX
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
MD Family Clinic • Dallas, TX
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
CHRISTUS Health • Texarkana, TX
NP Salary in Texas — Federal Data
Source: BLS OEWS · May 2025 OEWSTexas ranks #25 of 51 reporting states for NP median pay.
- Median salary
- $131,670
- / year
- Mean salary
- $131,420
- / year
- Employment
- 25,970
- #1 of 51
- Location quotient
- 0.89
- vs. U.S. avg (1.00)
The Nurse Practitioner market in Texas
Practice environment, shortage designations, and loan-repayment value — the context behind the openings above.
Practice authority
Restricted practiceNPs practice under physician delegation through a prescriptive authority agreement.
Prescribes under physician supervision or delegation, including controlled substances subject to state limits.
Compare practice authority across all states →Open positions
103 NP jobs
61 at FQHCs with loan-repayment eligibility
Most recent posting yesterday
Loan repayment value
Up to $75,000
NHSC Loan Repayment Program — full-time, 2-year initial commitment, at 813 approved sites in Texas.
Estimate your total compensation →Shortage designation
HPSA 23 primary-care score
Historically most funded. Sites with HPSA scores of 14+ have historically had the best success receiving NHSC awards.
Loan-repayment programs in Texas
State programs pay up to $25,000 on top of NHSC- Texas State Loan Repayment ProgramUp to $25,000
Up to $25,000 per year across three consecutive years of full-time or part-time service in a HPSA.
Tax-free · Service counts toward PSLF · CLOSED — the application period is not currently open. · Verified 2026-07-27
Federal programs you can also use: NHSC LRP, NHSC Rural Community LRP, NHSC SUD LRP, STAR LRP, NHSC S2S, Nurse Corps LRP, IHS LRP, PSLF.
Practice authority: AANP. Shortage & loan-repayment data: HRSA / NHSC and the state agencies linked above.
NP Specialties in Texas
FQHC Opportunities
61 FQHC positions in Texas offer student loan repayment up to $75,000 over 2 years through NHSC.
View FQHC Jobs →NP Practice in Texas
Learn about scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and licensing requirements.
View Texas Guide →About Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Texas
Texas offers excellent opportunities for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and private practices. With 103 current openings, Texas is actively recruiting qualified NPs to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population.
Many positions in Texas offer competitive compensation packages including sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment. FQHC positions are particularly attractive as they qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs that can provide up to $75,000 over 2 years toward student loan debt.
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Texas — FAQ
Can nurse practitioners practice independently in Texas?
Texas is a restricted-practice-authority state for nurse practitioners. NPs practice under physician delegation through a prescriptive authority agreement. Prescribes under physician supervision or delegation, including controlled substances subject to state limits.
Do nurse practitioner jobs in Texas qualify for student loan repayment?
Nurse practitioners at NHSC-approved FQHCs and community health centers in Texas can qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program — up to $75,000 for a full-time, two-year commitment. There are 813 NHSC-approved sites on record in Texas.
Does Texas have its own loan repayment program for nurse practitioners?
Yes. Texas runs a state program nurse practitioners can use: Texas State Loan Repayment Program (up to $25,000). State awards apply on top of the federal NHSC Loan Repayment Program, and the service also counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
How many nurse practitioner jobs are available in Texas?
We currently list 103 nurse practitioner positions in Texas at community health centers and FQHCs. New roles are added continuously as facilities post them.
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