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.

Journeyman Electrician

Company: Unified Personnel

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Feb 18, 2025

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Design and layout electrical circuits; install fixtures, wiring, conduits, motors, and other electrical…

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travel health savings account life insurance

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,480 per week

Company: Host Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 18, 2025

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travel pet insurance retirement plan

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,760 per week

Company: OneStaff Medical

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 18, 2025

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Private Music Lesson Teacher

Company: Music on Magnolia

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Feb 18, 2025

Helping students develop their skills in playing multiple instruments and singing. Communicating with parents and students regarding lesson progress and…

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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,553 per week

Company: TotalMed Staffing

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 18, 2025

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travel

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,620 per week

Company: LanceSoft

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 18, 2025

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Retail Sales Associate, Optics Specialist ($14 an hour plus 4% Commission)

Company: ATN Shops Corp

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Feb 18, 2025

You'll deliver excellent customer service while being courteous and knowledgeable of the full suite of ATN products. Meet or exceed monthly sales goals.

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Sterile Compounding Pharmacist

Company: Grand Ave Pharmacy

Location: Pflugerville, TX

Posted Feb 18, 2025

We are looking for a Sterile Compounding certified pharmacist that will be tasked with overseeing the Sterile compound lab and the technicians.

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HVAC Controls Technician

Company: Skilled Performance Group

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Feb 18, 2025

✅ Valid *driver’s license* and ability to travel to job sites. The ideal candidate will have experience with *HVAC mechanical systems, control wiring, and…

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contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - Telemetry - $53 per hour

Company: South Austin Hospital TX

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 18, 2025

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travel 401(k)

Travel CT Technologist - $2,092 per week

Company: AHS Staffing

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 18, 2025

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Director of Internal Audit

Company: Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Feb 18, 2025

Today, more than 1.7 million Catholics live within the boundaries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, making it the diocese with the largest population in…

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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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