If you’re thinking of looking for nursing jobs, Austin, TX, has much to offer you both on and off the job. Located in Travis County, Austin, Texas, is both the capital and the fourth-biggest city in a state known for just about everything big.
You may know Austin for its live music scene, wonderful food trucks, and Formula One racing. What you may not know is that it's also a great place for you to start or grow your career, whether you're in the market for full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, or per diem opportunities.
Looking for opportunities just outside of Austin? Check out roles in these nearby towns and communities:
Quick Facts About Nursing Jobs: Austin, TX
Is Texas a compact state? Yes. Learn more about the general regulations in our article on the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
How much do nurses make in Austin, TX? This is a breakdown of average annual salaries in Austin by license/certification:
- NP salary in Austin: $135,000
- RN salary in Austin: $97,610
- LVN salary in Austin: $66,080
- CNA salary in Austin: $41,300
Where can I learn more about license requirements for nurses in Texas? Visit the Texas Board of Nursing for up-to-date information. When your license is getting ready to expire, our article on the Texas nursing license renewal process can help. Curious about the licensure process? See our breakdown on how to become an RN in Texas.
What to Know About Nursing Jobs in Austin, TX
Austin has a population of nearly 1 million, and all of those people need healthcare. Texas is anticipating a shortage of approximately 57,000 registered nurses by 2032, so your skills will be in demand in a variety of settings. Explore the latest openings for your license or certification:
The median age of Austin residents is about 35 years old, which is about four years younger than the national median. Around 11% of the population is age 65 or older, and 18% is under age 18. You'll need to be culturally competent to work in nursing jobs — Austin, TX, is quite diverse. About 45% of residents are White; 32% are Hispanic or Latino; 4% are two or more races; 11% are Asian; and 7% are Black.
Working in Austin, TX
The city is a hub of innovation, with some of the main industries including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, and education. It’s home to several nursing schools, such as the University of Texas at Austin, St. Edwards, and Austin Community College. In addition, the University of Texas at Austin has a great medical center and supplies a steady stream of graduates from Dell Medical School.
What other healthcare employers should you look to for nursing jobs? Austin, TX, has plenty of hospitals, medical systems, and other facilities hiring right now. Consider exploring opportunities at the following:
Nursing Specialty Roles in Austin, TX
Looking to remain within your current specialty or try something new? Find opportunities in the specialty areas below:
- CVICU nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- ER nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Home health nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Hospice nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- ICU nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Infusion nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Labor and delivery nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Med-surg nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Mother-baby nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- NICU nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- OB-GYN nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Oncology nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- OR nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Outpatient nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- PACU nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- PCU nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Pediatric nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- PICU nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Telemetry nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Urgent care nurse jobs in Austin, TX
- Wound care nurse jobs in Austin, TX
Living in Austin, TX
“Keep Austin Weird” has been Austin’s unofficial city motto since 2000, but the city has been wonderful as well as weird for much longer. Home to the famed Austin City Limits — the longest-running music series in television history, and a huge festival — Austin is a center for music, education, arts, and food.
If you’d like to explore Austin’s arts and culture on your days off, you may want to start at a world-class museum like the Blanton or the Harry Ransom Center, which houses the first photograph and a Gutenberg Bible. If you’d like to mix art with the outdoors, there are street fairs and walking tours like the West Austin Studio Tour. Or if you feel like delving into something truly Austin-weird, don’t miss the Cathedral of Junk.
Beyond the wonderful country music Austin is known for, there’s Ballet Austin, the Austin Opera, and the Austin Symphony, to name just a few classical options. Austin is also a creative center for jazz, blues, hip hop, and Tejano music.
If partaking in all the artistic excellence of Austin has made you hungry, there is something else the metro is known for — food. A city with its own style of barbecue, Austin is also famous for tacos. You can explore the well-known food trucks in Austin, or just search out your favorite of the local greats: brisket, queso, Tex-Mex, chicken-fried steak, or a nice bowl of Texas Red (that’s chili with no beans).
When you are ready to burn off all that amazing food, consider hitting the nearby bike trails — Austin is known as one of the top bicycling cities in the U.S. A good ride, hike, or run can be found at McKinney Falls State Park, and a cooling swim is always available at Barton Springs Pool or Blue Hole Regional Park.
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