Staffing, in the hospital's own words
Texas Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: State Law and Hospitals' Postings
152 nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Texas today, 152 of them for nurses. Read every night from the employers' own job boards.
What Texas law requires
Nurse staffing committee or plan (in effect from 2009)
Texas hospitals must keep a nurse staffing committee, at least 60 percent direct care nurses, that recommends the nurse staffing plan.
“A hospital shall establish a nurse staffing committee as a standing committee of the hospital.” Tex. Health & Safety Code § 257.004(a) (source: Tex. Health & Safety Code § 257.004(a))
Limits on mandatory overtime (in effect from 2009)
Hospitals may not require nurses to work mandatory overtime or use on-call time as a substitute, with exceptions for disasters, declared emergencies, unforeseen events and procedures in progress (covers registered and vocational nurses in hospitals).
“A hospital may not require a nurse to work mandatory overtime, and a nurse may refuse to work mandatory overtime.” Tex. Health & Safety Code § 258.003 (source: Tex. Health & Safety Code § 258.003)
From Texas's own code or health department, read 9 Nov 2026. The ratios below are what each hospital's own posting states for its unit, and every state's law is on the ratio hub.
Ratio stated registered nurse and LPN jobs in Texas
The newest 40 of 152, newest first.
- Travel RN ICU — Lubbock, TX — $2123 Est. Wkly - Lubbock, TX1:2 to 1:3. “...Monitor and manage multiple patients, potentially adapting to 1:2 or 1:3 ratios depending on patient needs. Participate in emergency response...”$2,124/wk
- Travel RN MedSurg — Dallas, TX — $1559 Est. Wkly - Dallas, TX1:5. “...focused on general med-surg practices. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:5, and the unit operates with a team of 6 RNs and 1-2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)...”$1,560/wk
- RN Medicine Telemetry1:4. “...as some neurological patients on NIHSS assessment Patient Ratios: 1:4 Number of Beds: 35 Unit selling points: 95% of RNs have BSN, 39% of nurses have...”
- RN Tele FT Days1:4 to 1:5. “...failure). Some med-surg patient as overflow. Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 Number of Beds: 28 beds Department Specifics: Patient centered-care, shared...”
- RN PCU FT Nights1:4. “...COVID, Acute Cardiac and Neuro Admitting Patients. Patient Ratios: 1:4 Number of Beds: 22 beds Department Specifics: Our unit is team-centered, positive,...”
- Travel RN ICU — Dallas, TX — $1820 Est. Wkly - Dallas, TX1:2. “...The unit has 16 beds and operates with an estimated patient ratio of 1:2, allowing for individualized attention based on patient acuity. The role involves...”$1,821/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart - Austin, TX1:1. “...certification. Additional Information: Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1, 1:2 for intensive care unit status, and 1:3 for stepdown or non-intensive care...”$2,081/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Houston, TX1:4. “...emergency care in a 28-bed department with a patient ratio of 1:4. Responsibilities include patient care, emergency response, intubation, and central...”$1,680–$2,246/wk
- RN ICU1:2. “...Intensive Care with a heavy Neurological Component Patient Ratio : 1:2 Number of Beds : 32 beds Department Specifics : We are a Comprehensive Stroke Center...”
- RN ICU Days1:2. “...Intensive Care with a heavy Neurological Component Patient Ratio : 1:2 Number of Beds : 32 beds Department Specifics : We are a Comprehensive Stroke Center...”
- RN ED PRN Evenings1:3 to 1:4. “...Patient Population: CP/STEMI, Stroke and Sepsis Patient Ratios : 1:3-4 Number of Beds: 6 Shift: PRN Evenings Experience : Candidates MUST have minimum of...”
- RN ED FT Evenings1:3 to 1:4. “...Patient Population: CP/STEMI, Stroke and Sepsis Patient Ratios : 1:3-4 Number of Beds: 6 Shift: FT Evenings Experience : Candidates MUST have minimum of 2...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Labor And Delivery Department - Austin, TX1:2. “...labor after cesarean (TOLAC). Patient assignments typically follow a 1:2 ratio, with 1:1 care as needed. Scrubs should be navy blue; T-shirts are not...”$1,832–$2,194/wk
- RN NICU PRN1:2 to 1:3. “...Unit caring for infants 23 weeks gestation and up Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity Number of Beds: 13 Department Specifics: Level III...”
- Travel RN ICU — Longview, TX — $1861 Est. Wkly - Longview, TX1:5. “...direct patient care for ICU/IMC patients with a maximum ratio of 1:5. Perform assessments, implement nursing interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes....”$1,862/wk
- Travel RN MedSurg — Austin, TX — $1747 Est. Wkly - Austin, TX1:5 to 1:6. “...unit features 32 beds and operates with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5 or 1:6 during the day and 1:6 or 1:7 at night. The registered nurse will work closely...”$1,748/wk
- RN Med Surg Tele Days1:4. “...facility? Patient Population : Adult-Geriatric Patient Ratio: 1:4 Number of Beds: 32 beds Department Specifics : Comprehensive Stroke Center, a leader...”
- RN ED Days1:4. “...designated and does not admit pediatrics or OB/L&D. Patient Ratio: 1:4 Number of Beds: 16 beds Department Specifics : >90% BSN rate, 25% CEN certified,...”
- RN ED1:4. “...designated and does not admit pediatrics or OB/L&D. Patient Ratio: 1:4 Number of Beds: 16 beds Department Specifics : >90% BSN rate, 25% CEN certified,...”
- RN ED Evenings1:4. “...designated and does not admit pediatrics or OB/L&D. Patient Ratio: 1:4 Number of Beds: 16 beds Department Specifics : >90% BSN rate, 25% CEN certified,...”
- Travel RN ER — Plainview, TX — $2123 Est. Wkly - Plainview, TX1:4. “...nurse experience is required. Experience with patient ratios of 1:4 in emergency settings. Certifications/Licensure Current RN license in the state of...”$2,124/wk
- Travel RN PCU — Longview, TX — $1861 Est. Wkly - Longview, TX1:5. “...ensuring effective patient flow while adhering to a patient ratio of 1:5 at the highest level. Responsibilities include using appropriate charting systems and...”$1,862/wk
- Registered Nurse- Level II NICU, Nights1:1 to 1:3. “...MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGARLAND Level II NICU is a 12 bed unit with a 1:1-3 ratio. We are hiring for FT Night shift to support the unit. Ideal candidates...”
- Registered Nurse- Pediatric IMU, PRN Nights1:1 to 1:3. “...MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGARLAND Pediatric IMU is a 8 bed unit with a 1:1-3 ratio. We are hiring for PRN Night shift to support the unit. Basic scheduling...”
- RN - CVICU, FT Nights1:2. “...447 beds with our latest expansion. This CVICU has 12 beds with a 1:2 nurse to patient ratio Full-Time Nights *BSN because of Magnet status *BLS required;...”
- RN - IMU, FT Days1:3. “...Program. RN - IMU, Full-time Days This IMU has 36 beds with a 1:3 Nurse to Patient ratio. *BSN required because of Magnet status *IMU or critical care...”
- Registered Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - Full-time, Nights1:2. “...22 bed Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Nurse: Patient ratio 1:2 Department is three times Beacon Reward Recipient Stroke, MSOF patients, CRRT,...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit - Webster, TX1:4. “...be required. Additional Information: Patient ratios are typically 1:4 for registered nurses. Unit equipment includes wireless bedside monitors. Bedside...”$1,680/wk
- RN Seasonal Surgical Oncology1:4. “...Skin, Stomach, Breast and Plastics Oncology Patient Ratios : 1:4 Number of Beds : 24 Join Baylor University Medical Center (aka BUMC) as a Registered...”$51/hr
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Tyler, TX1:2. “...advanced monitoring, complex interventions, and a patient ratio of 1:2. Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours...”$1,585–$2,509/wk
- Travel RN MedSurg/Tele — Dallas, TX — $1559 Est. Wkly - Dallas, TX1:4 to 1:6. “...care. The unit accommodates 36 beds with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4 to 1:6. The nurse will be responsible for administering non-titratable drips and...”$1,560/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Lubbock, TX1:5 to 1:6. “...and block scheduling is not required. Typical patient ratios are 1:5–6. Patient population includes adults and geriatric patients in an acute-care...”$1,703/wk
- Travel RN ER — Pasadena, TX — $2001 Est. Wkly - Pasadena, TX1:4. “...The unit has a total of 22 beds and operates on a patient ratio of 1:4. The RN will be responsible for performing various clinical procedures, including IV...”$2,002/wk
- Travel RN TELE — Lewisville, TX — $1686 Est. Wkly - Lewisville, TX1:6. “...to focus on clinical care. Responsibilities Care for patients in a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio. Perform ambulation and wound care as needed. Utilize Baxter...”$1,687/wk
- RN - General Medicine, Nights (Southwest)1:5. “...#1 in the Memorial Hermann System for Employee Engagement! *Budgeted 1:5 nurse to patient ratio *Free Charge Nurse coverage 24/7 *Leadership support in...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Fredericksburg, TX1:4 to 1:5. “...when needed Additional Information: Patient ratios of approximately 1:4–5 Responsibilities may include ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) protocols,...”$1,680/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Paris, TX1:4. “...emergency department beds. Patient ratios are approximately 1:4. Weekend coverage is every other weekend or as needed. Call coverage may be required...”$1,628/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical With Telemetry - Dallas, TX1:4 to 1:6. “...telemetry monitoring are performed. Patient ratios are approximately 1:4 to 1:6. Non-titratable drips may be managed. Float rotation may include acute care...”$1,537/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Mckinney, TX1:6. “...11/30/2026 through 03/01/2027. Patient ratios are approximately 1:6. Clinical care may include telemetry, cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and...”$1,537/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Pasadena, TX1:4. “...freestanding emergency setting with a typical patient ratio of 1:4. Responsibilities include intravenous starts, blood draws, moderate sedation support,...”$2,021–$2,107/wk
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Frequently asked questions
How many nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Texas?
152 today: 152 registered nurse and LPN jobs.
How much do nurse-to-patient ratio nurses make in Texas?
Too few nurse-to-patient ratio nursing jobs in Texas state an hourly rate for a figure; each job here shows the pay its posting states.
Does Texas have a nurse-to-patient ratio law?
Not fixed ratios: Texas hospitals must keep a nurse staffing committee, at least 60 percent direct care nurses, that recommends the nurse staffing plan. (Tex. Health & Safety Code § 257.004(a)) The law's own words are on this page.
Can a hospital in Texas make nurses work mandatory overtime?
Texas law limits it: Hospitals may not require nurses to work mandatory overtime or use on-call time as a substitute, with exceptions for disasters, declared emergencies, unforeseen events and procedures in progress (covers registered and vocational nurses in hospitals). (Tex. Health & Safety Code § 258.003) The law's own words are on this page.
Ratio stated jobs in other states
- North Carolina (73)
- California (54)
- Virginia (43)
- Washington (43)
- South Carolina (38)
- Indiana (36)
- Missouri (33)
- Colorado (32)
- Tennessee (31)
- Alabama (30)
- Illinois (25)
- Florida (23)
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