Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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hospital contract travel

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,639 per week

Company: Advantis Medical

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Feb 14, 2025

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Form Carpenter

Company: Turner Construction Company

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Feb 14, 2025

Proficient knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations, and framing.

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hospital per diem contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $90-92 per hour

Company: HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Feb 14, 2025

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contract travel

Travel Home Health Occupational Therapist - $2,751 per week

Company: Medworks Staffing

Location: San Ramon, California

Posted Feb 14, 2025

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contract travel retirement plan

Travel Multi-modality Technologist - $2,500 per week

Company: Advantis Medical

Location: San Luis Obispo, California

Posted Feb 14, 2025

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hospital travel travel reimbursement

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,438 per week

Company: Travel Nurse Across America

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Feb 14, 2025

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hospital travel travel reimbursement

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,438 per week

Company: Travel Nurse Across America

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Feb 14, 2025

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per diem contract locum

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,571 per week

Company: PRN Healthcare

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Feb 14, 2025

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per diem contract locum

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,339 per week

Company: KPG Healthcare

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Feb 14, 2025

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hospital staffing agency full time

Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,420 per week

Company: Travel Nurses, Inc.

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Feb 14, 2025

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contract travel health insurance

Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - COVID19 - $2,671 per week

Company: Stability Healthcare

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Feb 14, 2025

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hospital travel travel reimbursement

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,327 per week

Company: Travel Nurse Across America

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Feb 14, 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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