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Nursing jobs in Texas 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
35,496
Critical 12.6%
Median Annual Salary
$95,380
$45.86/hr
COL-Adjusted
$97,735
COL index: 97.99
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In Texas, there is a shortage of 35,496 registered nurses as of 2026 — 12.6% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $95,380 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $97,735 in national terms. This is a HIGH-priority EB-3 sponsorship state — international nurses are actively recruited here.
Federal nursing jobs in Texas
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Beaumont, Texas
$66680 - $167227 PA
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse (Assistant Nurse Manager)
Veterans Health Administration · Kerrville, Texas
$85610 - $173974 PA
Registered Nurse - Mental Health Nurse Trainer
Veterans Health Administration · Dallas, Texas
$78714 - $181738 PA
Registered Nurse - Patient Safety Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Dallas, Texas
$78714 - $181738 PA
Top hiring cities
State nursing board
Texas Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $186 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Texas
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Conexus MedStaff
No fee to nurse
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse