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Travel ER Nurse Jobs — Texas

Emergency department travel RN assignments across the Texas Medical Center, DFW, San Antonio, and Austin. 0% state income tax + NLC Compact = Texas ER nurses keep more of every paycheck.

Weekly Pay
$2,800–$3,800
State Income Tax
0% — None
License
NLC Compact
CEN Premium
+$100–$250/wk

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Texas Travel ER RN Pay by Setting

ER SettingTX Weekly PayTop TX MarketsKey Certs
Level I Trauma ER$3,400–$3,800Houston TMC, Dallas, San AntonioTNCC, CEN, ACLS, PALS
Level II Trauma ER$3,100–$3,500Austin, El Paso, LubbockTNCC, CEN, ACLS
Pediatric ER (PED)$3,100–$3,600Texas Children's, Children's DallasPALS, CEN, ACLS
Community Hospital ER$2,800–$3,200StatewideACLS, BLS, CEN preferred
Rural Critical Access ER$3,000–$3,500+West TX, Panhandle, RGVACLS, TNCC, BLS
Freestanding ER$2,800–$3,200DFW, Houston suburbsACLS, BLS

Top Texas ER Facilities for Travel RNs

UTHealth / Memorial Hermann — Houston

Busiest TX Trauma ER

Red Duke Trauma Institute at Memorial Hermann is one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in the US. Part of Texas Medical Center. ER volume regularly exceeds 100,000 visits/year. Highest-paying ER travel market in TX.

Parkland Memorial Hospital — Dallas

Level I / Safety Net

Dallas County's safety net Level I trauma center. One of the highest-volume Level I EDs in the nation. Strong ER travel demand year-round, especially pediatric and trauma. Nationally recognized teaching hospital.

University Health — San Antonio

Level I San Antonio

Bexar County's only Level I trauma center. San Antonio's primary safety net hospital serving military and civilian populations. ER travel openings are consistent given population growth and trauma volume.

Texas Children's Hospital — Houston

Top Pediatric ER

Ranked #1 children's hospital in the US. Pediatric Emergency Center is one of the nation's busiest. Pediatric ER travel RNs need PALS and pediatric-specific ED experience.

Baylor Scott & White — DFW

Largest Non-Profit TX

Largest non-profit system in TX. Multiple Level I and Level II trauma EDs across DFW including Baylor Dallas and Temple campuses. Diverse ER travel opportunities from urban trauma to suburban community EDs.

Valley Baptist Medical Center — Harlingen

Rural Premium Pay

Rio Grande Valley's primary Level III trauma center serving the most underserved border region in Texas. Rural premium pay plus low cost of living. High-acuity bilingual patient population.

Texas Travel ER RN — FAQ

How much do travel ER nurses make in Texas?
Travel ER nurses in Texas earn $2,800–$3,800/week. Level I trauma center ERs in Houston (Texas Medical Center) and Dallas pay the highest ($3,400–$3,800/week). Community hospital EDs range $2,800–$3,200/week. Texas's 0% state income tax means the full gross (above federal tax) goes to you — significantly better after-tax value vs California or New York ERs at the same gross rate.
Do I need TNCC for Texas ER travel jobs?
TNCC is required at Level I and Level II trauma centers — which includes most major EDs in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. If you're targeting community hospital EDs in Texas, TNCC is preferred but not always required. CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) is valued at all levels and adds $100–$250/week on most contracts.
How long are Texas ER travel contracts?
Standard Texas ER travel contracts are 13 weeks. Some community hospitals offer 8-week contracts for specialized ER coverage. Rural critical access hospitals sometimes run 13–26 week contracts due to the difficulty of finding repeat travelers. Most Level I trauma center ERs prefer 13-week contracts with extension options.
What is the patient-to-nurse ratio in Texas emergency departments?
Texas has no mandatory ER staffing ratio law. Most Texas EDs target 1:3–1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios for stable patients, but Level I trauma centers may run 1:2 for high-acuity patients. Unlike California's AB 394 (which mandates 1:4 in the ER), Texas ratios are set by hospital policy. Always verify ratios during contract review — especially at high-volume urban EDs where ratios can exceed 1:5 during surge.

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