Per Diem Jobs in Austin, TX

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Looking for Per Diem jobs in Austin, TX? Browse our curated listings with transparent salary information to find the perfect Per Diem position in the Austin, TX area.

loan repayment program hospital part time

staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry - $32-43 per hour

Company: HCA St. David's Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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health system contract travel

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,404 per week

Company: GQR Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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Multi Skilled Carpenter

Company: Ace Handyman Services Northwest San Antonio

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Apr 21, 2025

Current and valid driver’s license. You will work out of your home, using your own truck or van to travel to job sites. Own truck or van, properly insured.

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travel life insurance retirement plan

Travel RN - Med Surg - $1,317 per week

Company: GetMed Staffing, Inc.

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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travel

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,567 per week

Company: Jackson Nurse Professionals

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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travel health insurance retirement plan

Travel RN - ICU - $1,807 per week

Company: IDR Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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sign-on bonus loan repayment program hospital

staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery - $36-49 per hour

Company: HCA St. David's Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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travel life insurance retirement plan

Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Tech - $2,072 per week

Company: GetMed Staffing, Inc.

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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hospital travel

Travel Neuro PCU RN - $1,568 per week

Company: Nightingale Nurses

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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travel life insurance retirement plan

Travel Med Surg - $1,184 per week

Company: GetMed Staffing, Inc.

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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hospital full time per diem

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,420 per week

Company: Health Advocates Network - Midwest

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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travel

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $1,588 per week

Company: Uniti Med

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Per Diem tech roles?
Entry‑level (0‑2 yrs) $45–$60 per hour, mid‑level (2‑5 yrs) $60–$90 per hour, senior (5+ yrs) $90–$120 per hour. Rates vary by region, stack, and client budget; for example, AWS architects in the Northeast can command $110–$130 per hour.
What skills and certifications are required for Per Diem positions?
Key certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional; Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA); Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer. Technical skills: Python, Java, Go, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, SQL, Spark, Snowflake, and security tooling like Palo Alto or Tenable.
Is remote work available for Per Diem roles?
Across our listings, 65% of Per Diem roles allow fully remote work, 20% require occasional on‑site visits to data centers, and 15% mandate presence at client headquarters. Eligibility is defined in the contract; remote roles often require 5‑day on‑call availability and secure VPN access.
What career progression paths exist for Per Diem professionals?
Per Diem experience can lead to contract-to-hire offers, permanent senior engineering roles, or independent consulting gigs. Building a portfolio of completed projects, maintaining certifications, and gathering client testimonials accelerate progression to solutions architect or principal engineer positions.
What are the current industry trends affecting Per Diem tech jobs?
Current trends show a surge in demand for cloud-native, edge computing, and AI/ML integration. Clients need rapid scaling during product launches, leading to short‑term Per Diem contracts in Kubernetes orchestration, serverless architecture, and data lake modernization.

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