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Travel MRI Technologist - $2,739 per week

Company: Travel Nurse Across America

Location: Syracuse, New York

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Travel Nurse Across America is currently seeking a travel MRI Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Syracuse, New York. The role involves operating MRI equipment, ensuring image accuracy, and preparing patients for procedures. The ideal candidate should have 1 year of experience, BLS certification, ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT National Certification, and state-specific licensing. TNAA offers competitive pay, paid sick leave, travel reimbursement, license/certification costs, housing options, and comprehensive insurance benefits.

Field-Based Pediatric Assessment Nurse - Brooklyn

Company: Healthfirst

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The Assessment Nurse role involves conducting home and virtual assessments for members or prospective members in downstate New York, determining enrollment, service needs, and continued plan eligibility. This position coordinates with the Care Management Team to maintain efficient operations of Healthfirst's long term care plans. Duties include using the Uniform Assessment System, reviewing previous nursing assessments, conducting in-person Care Management visits, liaising between members and the CMT, providing community-based training, and ensuring members understand enrollment in managed long-term care plans. Minimum qualifications include a New York State RN license, valid ID, and ability to travel around downstate New York. Preferred qualifications include field-based experience, knowledge of health insurance, and experience with frail adult or elderly populations.

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,868 per week

Company: OneStaff Medical

Location: Rochester, New York

Posted Jan 24, 2025

OneStaff Medical is currently seeking a travel nurse RN for the Emergency Department in Rochester, New York. The job is a 13-week travel nursing contract, requiring 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts. Emergency Nurses treat patients in critical situations, handling a wide range of conditions. OneStaff Medical is committed to supporting traveling professionals, offering benefits such as weekly pay, holiday pay, guaranteed hours, 401k retirement plan, pet insurance, housing options, sick pay, wellness programs, referral bonuses, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,183 per week

Company: TRS Healthcare

Location: Rochester, New York

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TRS Healthcare is recruiting a travel nurse RN for the Emergency Department in Rochester, New York. The job is a 13-week contract with 36 hours per week, 12-hour rotating shifts. TRS Healthcare, a leader in healthcare staffing for over 25 years, offers a tax-free stipend and has recently launched a new user-friendly website for improved user experience.

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,411 per week

Company: Focus Staff

Location: Auburn, New York

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Focus Staff is offering a 13-week travel nursing job in Auburn, New York for an ER Registered Nurse. The position requires at least 1 year of ER experience, a valid NY RN license, BLS, and ACLS certifications. Benefits include health, vision, dental, life insurance, licensure reimbursement, travel reimbursement, 401(k), competitive pay, referral bonus, and holiday bonus. Focus Staff, a traveler-first agency, provides flexible schedules, guaranteed hours, day and night shifts, immediate openings, and dedicated recruiters. They also offer comprehensive insurance, housing stipend, and bonuses for referrals and loyalty.

Senior Sales Executive, Mid-Law (NY, NJ, PA)

Company: Thomson Reuters

Location: Long Island, NY

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Senior Sales Executive with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a consultative selling environment. The role involves driving results, closing deals, managing relationships, and understanding client needs. The ideal candidate should have a 4-year college degree, working knowledge of sales concepts, and proficiency in MS Office. They must be able to work from a home office and travel as required. The company offers comprehensive benefits, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. The target total cash compensation range for this role is $178,500 - $331,500.

Senior Regulatory Analyst

Company: Oscar Health

Location: New York, NY / Remote

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Oscar, a health insurance company founded in 2012, is seeking a Sr. Regulatory Analyst for its Legal Operations team. The role involves project managing and supporting tasks to ensure compliance with federal and state health plan requirements. The analyst will work with internal teams and interface with external regulators. The position is based in a blended work culture, with a requirement to visit the Tempe office at least two days a week. The base pay is between $33.23 - 43.62 per hour, with additional benefits. Key responsibilities include facilitating review and submission of provider and network contract filings, maintaining tracking processes, and supporting relationships with regulatory bodies.

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,644 per week

Company: Skyline Med Staff Nursing

Location: Roswell, New Mexico

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Skyline Med Staff Nursing is currently seeking a travel nurse RN for the Emergency Department in Roswell, New Mexico. The job is a 13-week contract starting from 02/10/2025, with 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts. The company, a certified Women Owned Business, emphasizes quality, consistency, and high service. Benefits include higher take-home pay rates, dedicated personal recruiters, health insurance plan options, tax-free per diems, housing stipends, travel reimbursements, and more. Skyline Med Staff is committed to treating others as they wish to be treated.

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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