Per Diem Jobs in Austin, TX

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hospital travel life insurance

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,626 per week

Company: HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 11, 2025

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travel 401(k) mileage reimbursement

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,411 per week

Company: Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 10, 2025

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travel 401(k)

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,427 per week

Company: AHS Staffing

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 11, 2025

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Start-up Refrigeration Technician

Company: DEEM, LLC

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Feb 10, 2025

*Driver’s License:* Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean and insurable driving record. *Licensing & Certification:* EPA certification required; state…

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Environmental Services Manager

Company: Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Location: Nassau Bay, TX

Posted Feb 11, 2025

Two years of progressively responsible leadership experience within applicable field OR. May consider HM employee with one year of experience within applicable…

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travel retirement plan

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,346 per week

Company: Planet Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 11, 2025

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Concrete Cutter

Company: Penhall Company

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Feb 10, 2025

Strong mechanical knowledge related to the operation of power tools and hand tools. Utilize power tools and hand tools to cut materials such as drywall, wood,…

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contract travel health insurance

Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,151 per week

Company: Stability Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 11, 2025

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contract travel health savings account

Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - $35-42 per hour

Company: Host Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 11, 2025

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travel retirement plan

Travel Nurse RN - Neurology - $1,591 per week

Company: Planet Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 10, 2025

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hospital staffing agency contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management - $2,006 per week

Company: American Medical Staffing

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 11, 2025

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travel

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,682 per week

Company: Access Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Feb 11, 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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