Maia Baker

Chief Nurse Executive · Rio Grande State Center

Nurse Harlingen, TX

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
12 years
since Mar 2014
Gender
Female

Experience

Chief Nurse ExecutiveCurrent
Rio Grande State Center
Since Mar 2014 · 12 years · Harlingen, TX

Education

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
MSN
1993

Skills

Patient Safety Inpatient Nursing Healthcare Management Emr Hospitals Ehr Physician Relations Medicare Revenue Cycle Hipaa Healthcare Healthcare Consulting Strategic Planning Healthcare Information Technology

Professional Overview

Maia Baker is a Chief Nurse Executive, currently affiliated with Rio Grande State Center, based in Harlingen, TX. As a nurse, Baker contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Harlingen, TX. They have been with Rio Grande State Center for 12 years. Baker holds academic credentials, including MSN, from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Core competencies include Patient Safety, Inpatient, Nursing, Healthcare Management, Emr. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Harlingen, TX healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,760 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Maia Baker is one of them.
  • 37,800 Nurses are based in TX (out of 101,235 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 6 contacts at Rio Grande State Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in TX: $106,000 – $158,000 (median $123,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in TX: Baylor Scott & White Health (1,197), Memorial Hermann Health System (1,122), Texas Health Resources (1,020).
  • 5% of Nurses in TX hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 71% of Nurses in TX have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Maia Baker located?

Maia Baker is based in Harlingen, TX. They are currently affiliated with Rio Grande State Center.

What is Maia Baker's specialty?

Maia Baker specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Chief Nurse Executive.

Where does Maia Baker currently work?

Maia Baker currently works at Rio Grande State Center. They have been there for 12 years.

What is Maia Baker's educational background?

Maia Baker attended The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

How do I contact Maia Baker for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a Nurse?

Recruiting nurses typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for nurses across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a Nurse in TX?

Nurses in TX typically earn $106,000 to $158,000 annually, with a median of $123,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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