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Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $60-63 per hour

Company: GHR Healthcare

Location: Albany, New York

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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Travel Nurse RN - Rehabilitation - $1,716 per week

Company: Stability Healthcare

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,224 per week

Company: MedPro Healthcare Staffing

Location: New Britain, Connecticut

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $2,413 per week

Company: MedPro Healthcare Staffing

Location: York, Pennsylvania

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,541 per week

Company: Synergy Medical Staffing

Location: Glens Falls, New York

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,287 per week

Company: MedPro Healthcare Staffing

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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Local Contract Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $95 per hour

Company: Nurses 24/7

Location: New York, New York

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,884 per week

Company: Care Team Solutions

Location: Belmont, New York

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)

Company: All My Children Daycare & Nursery School

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Maintain proper documentation to comply with state and city regulations. Potential to create your own, flexible schedule. Required Master’s in Education.

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Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $1,984 per week

Company: Care Team Solutions

Location: Rochester, New York

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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Local Contract Cardiovascular Technologist - $70 per hour

Company: Allied 24/7

Location: Rochester, New York

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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Travel CT Technologist - $2,382 per week

Company: MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing

Location: Albany, New York

Posted Jan 29, 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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