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Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $60-62 per hour

Company: GHR Healthcare

Location: Trenton, New Jersey

Posted Jan 31, 2025

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hospital contract travel

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,151 per week

Company: Advantis Medical

Location: Syracuse, New York

Posted Jan 31, 2025

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leading global aesthetics device company passionate driven Field Service Engineer strong electronics background

Field Service Engineer (Louisiana)

Company: Cutera

Location: New Orleans, LA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Cutera, a leading global aesthetics device company, is seeking a passionate and driven Field Service Engineer. The ideal candidate should have a strong electronics background, field experience, and expert customer service skills. The role involves providing service support on a broad range of technologies, including sophisticated laser and optical delivery systems, radiofrequency, and CO2 devices. The individual will contribute to the support of Cutera's customers by servicing existing and new medical technologies applications. The position requires travel, including overnights, and the ability to work closely with various teams. Cutera offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

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per diem contract locum

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,406 per week

Company: PRN Healthcare

Location: Hackensack, New Jersey

Posted Jan 31, 2025

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creating a new category A+ rated cyber insurance fastpaced worlds of cybersecurity and insurance

Associate Counsel

Company: Resilience

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Resilience, a cybersecurity company founded in 2016 by experts from US military and intelligence communities, is seeking an Associate Counsel. The role involves contract review, compliance support, legal research, policy development, risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and administrative support. The ideal candidate should have 13+ years of experience, preferably in technology, cybersecurity, or insurance. Resilience offers a competitive package including flexible work schedules, family paid leave, paid healthcare, 401k, professional development, and flexible paid time off.

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hospital full time contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,112 per week

Company: Ardor Health Solutions

Location: Bronx, New York

Posted Jan 31, 2025

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relocation assistance staffing agency contract

Travel Physical Therapist - $1,942 per week

Company: Focus Staff

Location: Saranac Lake, New York

Posted Jan 31, 2025

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hospital full time per diem

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,704 per week

Company: Health Advocates Network - Midwest

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Posted Jan 31, 2025

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contract travel health insurance

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,123 per week

Company: Stability Healthcare

Location: Rochester, New York

Posted Jan 31, 2025

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Senior Project Manager IT Projects Programs drive impactful IT projects successful completion natural leader collaboration process optimization delivering results

Sr. Project Manager

Company: VTS3

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jan 31, 2025

The job posting is for a Senior Project Manager position in the IT and Information Security domain. The role involves planning, organizing, and managing significant IT projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in project and program management, strong organizational and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, and a PMP certificate. The position is hourly with potential for overtime and offers a referral fee program.

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hospital contract travel

Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care - $1,659 per week

Company: Advantis Medical

Location: Penn Yan, New York

Posted Jan 31, 2025

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staffing agency contract locum

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,430 per week

Company: Core Medical Group

Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire

Posted Jan 31, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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