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Home Nurse Jobs in Dallas, TX

$31–$57 an hour · Visits or 8–12 hour shifts

Quick answer

Home Nurse jobs in Dallas, TX typically pay $31–$57 an hour (about $5,350–$9,850 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Dallas.

Typical pay
$31–$57
per hour
Full-time monthly
$5,350–$9,850
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Sometimes
accommodation provided
Schedule
Visits or 8–12 hour shifts
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Open home nurse positions in Dallas

No open position is listed for Dallas today. New home nurse jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About home nurse jobs in Dallas

Working as a home nurse in Dallas, TX means joining a private household. The home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring, and families across Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex hire for this role all year round.

Dallas is known for corporate headquarters, financial technology, and telecommunications, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as AT&T, American Airlines, Toyota North America, Texas Instruments, and Comerica. Dallas is home to more Fortune 500 companies per capita than almost any other US city.

Main duties

  • Assess and record vital signs
  • Administer medication and injections
  • Dress wounds and prevent infection
  • Manage medical equipment at home
  • Coordinate with doctors and the family

Home Nurse pay in Dallas

Household incomes in Dallas are shaped by an average local salary of around $68,000, which is why home nurse pay here sits close to the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in DallasTypical pay ranges, per hour. Home Nurse highlighted.
Home Nurse$31–$57
Home Cook$18–$29
Cleaner$16–$25
Home Nurse pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$36–$65
Los Angeles$33–$60
Chicago$32–$58
Houston$31–$56
Dallas$31–$57
Miami$30–$55

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a home nurse

Typical day — Home NurseAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Morning routine & medication
  2. 10:00Mobility & exercise
  3. 12:30Lunch & hydration
  4. 14:30Appointments or outing
  5. 18:00Evening routine & notes

Why work in Dallas?

The local job market is growing at 4.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Dallas.

Dallas is often described as “Corporate Capital of the Southwest”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Current nursing licence in the country
  • Clinical experience relevant to the patient
  • Professional references
  • Background check

Working in United States

  • Right to work in United States: Workers must be authorised to work in the United States, and employers complete Form I-9 to verify eligibility.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for a criminal background check, identity and Social Security verification, a motor-vehicle record for driving roles and, for childcare, a sex-offender registry search.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the federal minimum wage or the higher state and city minimum, whichever applies.
  • Contract: A written work agreement covering duties, hours, pay, overtime, paid time off, termination notice and confidentiality prevents most disputes.

Live-in or live-out?

Most home nurse roles in Dallas are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your home nurse experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete USA right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a home nurse earn in Dallas, TX?

Home Nurse jobs in Dallas, TX typically pay $31–$57 an hour (about $5,350–$9,850 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in home nurse jobs in Dallas?

Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most home nurse roles in Dallas are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.

What do I need to work as a home nurse in USA?

Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country, clinical experience relevant to the patient and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a home nurse do day to day?

A home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring. Typical duties include assess and record vital signs, administer medication and injections, dress wounds and prevent infection.

How do I apply for home nurse jobs in Dallas on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Dallas hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a home nurse work?

A typical schedule is visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.