Pediatric Positions in Texas (1)
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- •Confirm the acuity mix: primary care panels versus acute or specialty clinics
- •Ask about after-hours nurse-line or call expectations
- •School-based roles follow academic calendars, so clarify summer scheduling
- •Verify PALS requirements and vaccine-program workflows
- •Check collaborative agreement requirements for this state
Why Pediatric?
Well-child care, development, and family-centered visits define the day.
Pediatric clinics, school-based health centers, and children’s hospitals across the state post PNP roles.
Immunization schedules and developmental surveillance anchor the role in prevention.
Hiring in Texas
Pediatric Careers in Texas
Who is hiring
The only current Pediatric listing in Texas is posted by Lone Star Circle of Care.
- Lone Star Circle of Care1 listing
Where the listings are
Every listing with a stated location is in Harker Heights.
Licensure and practice rules in Texas
AANP classifies Texas as a restricted practice state. Texas requires NPs to have a prescriptive authority agreement with a supervising physician.
Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential; the APRN license itself is still issued by Texas.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Texas Board of Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026). Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted September 30, 2026.
Common Questions
Pediatric NP Jobs in Texas FAQ
How many Pediatric NP jobs are open in Texas?
The only current Pediatric listing in Texas is posted by Lone Star Circle of Care. The newest listing was posted on August 5, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Texas?
Yes. Texas requires NPs to have a prescriptive authority agreement with a supervising physician. The Texas Board of Nursing publishes the current rule.
Is Texas part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). The compact covers the RN license underpinning your APRN credential (a multistate RN license works across member states), but APRN licensure itself is still issued individually by each state, including Texas.