Travel nursing contracts in Texas advertise a median of $2,051 a week, with the middle half between $1,867 and $2,399, across 158 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the Texas job board.
Travel nurses in Texas have access to 467 furnished rental listings, 31 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
272 openings across 43 cities from $1,498–$3,041/week.
43 hospitals in Texas are hiring travel nurses, 252 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
467 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,500/month.
For the same specialties, Texas pays about 15% below the national median, across 157 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Texas prices are counted, that is worth about -13%.
Statewide, prices run 3% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97.1 | 3% lower |
| Housing | 96.5 | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 87.5 | 12% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 98.1 | 2% lower |
| Services | 97.1 | 3% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,210/month, the median across 441 Texas cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Texas runs $113–$192 per night depending on the area, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Texas reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 10 nursing specialties with open contracts in Texas, Cath Lab pays the most at $2,644 per week and Telemetry the least at $1,766.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 35 | $1,997 |
| Med-Surg | 33 | $1,913 |
| ICU | 19 | $2,097 |
| L&D | 17 | $2,154 |
| OR | 12 | $2,359 |
| Cath Lab | 9 | $2,644 |
| PCU | 8 | $2,051 |
| CVICU | 5 | $2,051 |
| NICU | 5 | $2,055 |
| Telemetry | 4 | $1,766 |