Per Diem Jobs in Austin, TX

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Converting Lead Operator

Company: Novolex

Location: Carrollton, TX

Posted Feb 17, 2025

Advance operator safety, quality and technical knowledge, skills and abilities. Assists operators with troubleshooting and performs operator duties when…

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travel holidays 401(k)

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,392 per week

Company: Triage Staffing

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 17, 2025

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travel 401(k) health insurance

Travel Electrophysiology Technician - $2,505 per week

Company: Cross Country Allied

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 17, 2025

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travel health savings account life insurance

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,434 per week

Company: Host Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 17, 2025

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staffing agency travel prn

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,555 per week

Company: GLC On-The-Go

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 17, 2025

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travel

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,764 per week

Company: GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 17, 2025

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contract travel

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,501 per week

Company: Premier Medical Staffing Services

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 17, 2025

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travel

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,802 per week

Company: ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 17, 2025

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travel 401(k) mileage reimbursement

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,411 per week

Company: Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 17, 2025

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travel life insurance retirement plan

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,096 per week

Company: Core Staffing

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 17, 2025

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travel

Travel Surgical Technician - $1,766 per week

Company: TotalMed Allied

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 17, 2025

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hospital travel

Travel Nurse RN - Post Partum - $1,463 per week

Company: TRS Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 17, 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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