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Nurses in Texas
Texas — the second-largest nursing workforce in the U.S. — staffs the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Baylor Scott & White, HCA, Methodist, and CHRISTUS, with NLC compact licensure making it a top destination for travel RNs.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Texas directory →- Active nurses
- 240,100+
- Avg. RN salary
- $85,110/yr
- Cities covered
- 3+
- State board
- TX
Texas Board of Nursing
Find nurses by city in Texas
Browse verified nurses in Texas's top metro areas.
Top nursing specialties in Texas
Highest-demand nursing roles across Texas hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in Texas
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
State Board
Texas Board of Nursing
Official license verification portal for Texas.
Open BON lookup →Nursys QuickConfirm
NCSBN national lookup
Texas participates in Nursys — verify multi-state and compact licenses.
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National License Lookup
Verify a nurse's license in any U.S. state from one page.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in Texas — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Texas
How do I verify a nurse's license in Texas?
Use the Texas Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Texas?
Approximately 240,100 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Texas, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Texas?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Texas is roughly $85,110, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Texas?
Hiring volume in Texas is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, ER Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.