25 nursing jobs in Lakeway, TX
Perched along Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country, Lakeway offers nurses a quiet retreat 20 miles west of Austin. Unwind post-shift with private marinas in Rough Hollow or golf in Flintrock Falls. While navigating RM 620 traffic requires patience, top-tier Lake Travis schools and tranquil lakeside living make this scenic enclave worth the drive.
Find a nursing job in Lakeway
Hiring here: Baylor Scott & White Health (8) · Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Lakeway Hospital (7) · Baylor Scott & White Health (4) · Select Medical (2) · Adaptive Home Health (1) · Halcyon Home LLC (1)
- RN
- Travel contract
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Posted yesterday
- LVN
- Day shift
Hiring Now Home Health Registered Nurse RN PRN
$62,000–$125,000/year
- RN
- Weekend shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Travel contract
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Day shift
- Night shift
- New grads welcomed · reported
- 12-hour nights
- Day shift
- New grads welcomed
- LVN
- Mon-Fri (8a-5p)
- Neurology Clinic
- Per diem
Baylor Scott & White Health
6 open roles
Baylor Scott & White Health
6 open roles
RN ICU PRN variable hours
Lakeway, TX
- RN
- Ratio 1:2–1:3
- PRN Variable hours
RN Med Surg Night
Lakeway, TX
- RN
- Ratio 1:5
- 12-hour nights
RN Emergency Dept Night PRN
Lakeway, TX
- RN
- Ratio 1:4
- 12-hour nights
Clinic RN Urology
Lakeway, TX
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse Float Pool PRN ED South Day
Lakeway, TX
- RN
- Day shift
- Per diem
Physician Assistant - Intensivist - Nights
Lakeway, TX
- Magnet-designated
- Night shift
Working and living in Lakeway
· 25 open roles
Living costs
- Median gross rent
- $2,981/mo
- Rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $190,060/yr
- All local households, not nurse pay
New to our board this week
3 current postings first appeared here in the past seven days.
Credentials accepted
- RN18
- LVN2
One posting may accept more than one credential.
Shifts listed
- Nights9
- Days7
- per-diem4
- weekend3
- Rotating1
Postings may list several shifts or leave the shift unspecified.
Living in Lakeway
Perched on the southern edge of Lake Travis roughly twenty miles west of downtown Austin, Lakeway offers relocating nurses a serene Hill Country retreat that feels like a permanent vacation.
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The community is anchored by master-planned and gated neighborhoods such as Rough Hollow, Lakeway Highlands, Flintrock Falls, and The Hills of Lakeway, offering resort pools, private marinas, and championship golf, alongside the mature tree canopies of Old Lakeway. Outdoor leisure is a way of life here, whether you are boating past Devil's Cove, exploring Canyonlands Trails, or grabbing tacos at R19 Taqueria and dinner at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse.
Families benefit from top-tier education through Lake Travis ISD and exceptionally safe neighborhoods. However, healthcare workers must account for clear logistical tradeoffs: Lakeway is entirely car-dependent, and while off-peak commutes to central Austin take around thirty-five minutes, rush-hour traffic along RM 620 and Bee Cave Road can be grueling.
For nurses seeking quiet luxury, water recreation, and top-rated schools after long hospital shifts, Lakeway provides an idyllic, slower-paced haven.
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Neighborhoods
Lakeway features distinct enclave-style neighborhoods shaped by Hill Country topography and lake access. Rough Hollow anchors the luxury lakeside market with custom homes, steep canyon terrain, resort-style pools, and a private marina on Lake Travis.
Flintrock Falls and The Hills of Lakeway cater to those seeking gated privacy, country club amenities, and championship golf courses amid mature landscaping. Buyers looking for newer master-planned layouts often gravitate to Lakeway Highlands or the wooded greenbelts of Serene Hills, while Old Lakeway offers an established neighborhood feel with older single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and larger lots.
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Housing
Housing consists primarily of spacious single-family homes and master-planned developments rather than dense apartment complexes. Luxury custom builds and lakefront estates dominate Rough Hollow and gated golf enclaves like Flintrock Falls and The Hills of Lakeway.
Newer construction with neighborhood amenities is concentrated in Lakeway Highlands, while Old Lakeway features established, un-gated properties on larger lots beneath mature trees.
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Getting around
Commuting from Lakeway relies entirely on personal vehicles, as the area is car-dependent with no direct regional rail. Travel into central Austin spans roughly seventeen to twenty-two miles primarily along the RM 620 corridor, connectable to Highway 71 or Bee Cave Road.
Off-peak drives to central Austin facilities take roughly thirty to thirty-five minutes, but rush-hour congestion on RM 620 and Bee Cave Road can stretch drive times considerably.
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Food and dining
Dining in and around Lakeway ranges from quick daytime stops to scenic regional destinations. Morning staples include grab-and-go breakfast tacos from R19 Taqueria and LT Country Mart, pastries at The Donut Hole, and healthy options at JuiceLand.
For sit-down dining, locals frequent Santa Catarina for Mexican fare, Lake Travis Biergarten, and nearby Steiner Ranch Steakhouse for elevated dining with lake and Hill Country views.
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Outdoors
Recreation centers on Lake Travis, where residents boat, paddleboard, wakesurf, and gather at Devil's Cove via outfits like Sail ATX, Texas Sailing, and Float On Boat Rentals. On-water attractions include the floating obstacle courses at Lake Travis Waterloo Adventures and water slides at Volente Beach Resort.
For dry-land hiking, the area offers protected greenbelts and trails across the Canyonlands Trails network and neighborhood trail systems throughout Rough Hollow.
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Arts and culture
Lakeway culture leans heavily into an active, leisure-oriented outdoor lifestyle centered around country clubs, boating, golf, and tennis. Community gatherings include seasonal celebrations like the annual Fourth of July fireworks show and Alamo Drafthouse's Jaws on the Water screenings at Volente Beach, alongside outdoor art installations at the nearby Bee Cave Sculpture Park.
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Seasons and weather
Residents experience a classic Texas Hill Country climate characterized by intensely hot summers where daytime temperatures regularly reach the nineties. Summer weather drives daily life onto Lake Travis and into community resort pools.
Spring and autumn provide milder, sunny conditions well-suited for hiking canyon trails and golfing, while winters are generally mild and brief.
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For families
Lakeway has evolved from a quiet retirement retreat into a bustling family-oriented enclave. A central attraction for healthcare workers with children is the Lake Travis Independent School District, which consistently garners high praise across the region.
Neighborhoods feature extensive family infrastructure, including resort-style swimming pools, private marinas, playgrounds, and low crime rates that foster a safe, close-knit suburban community.
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What locals say
Residents praise Lakeway for its picturesque Hill Country landscape, safe streets, tranquil resort atmosphere, and excellent Lake Travis schools. However, community discussions frequently highlight tradeoffs: heavy reliance on personal vehicles, mandatory HOA fees in master-planned communities, steep overall living expenses, and grinding traffic bottlenecks when navigating RM 620 toward Austin.