Contract Positions (89)
Autism Evaluator · PsyD · Contract/1099
Frederick, Maryland
Autism Evaluator · PsyD · Contract/1099
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Quality Behavioral Health Advocate
Remote-FL
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Stoughton, MA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Fall River, MA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Swansea, MA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Newburyport, MA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant · Outpatient Domain · CHF
Erie PA, 16502
Nurse Practitioner-Corrections / Primary Care
Pittsburgh PA, 15219
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant · Outpatient Primary Care
Jefferson Hills PA, 15025
Nurse Practitioner · Outpatient Domain (B)
Pittsburgh PA, 200 Quinn Drive
Primary Care Clinician (Part-Time)
San Mateo, CA
Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner · Fee For Service
2 Locations
Director of Psychiatric Clinical Operations (NP/PA)
Remote
Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) · Family Medicine Team
United States
Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
GBMC Hospital
Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) Urgent Care, Seasonal
Avon, Colorado
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant · Primary Care Team Position
United States
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (APP) · Family Medicine
United States
California (103 Certified) · Contract Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
California (Remote)
Part Time Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner · Fee For Service
NY · Remote
Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (In Person) · Pelham, AL · 1099 Contractor (copy)
Pelham, Alabama
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant · Outpatient Pediatrics (B) Part-Time, Primary Care
Pittsburgh PA, 15212
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant · Inpatient Domain (A) Hospitalist
Pittsburgh PA, 15224
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner · Hybrid Breast Surgery
Wexford PA, 15090
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant · Outpatient Express Care
Harmony PA, 16037
ARNP · Inpatient Psych
United States
ARNP-Inpatient Psych Pediatric BHN
United States
Collaborative Care ARNP Outpatient Psychiatric Consultant · Virtual
United States
ARNP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Outpatient
United States
Market Snapshot
What current Contract NP listings show
Who is hiring
89 listings nationwide come from 21 employers. Highmark Health has the most, with 32.
- Highmark Health32 listings
- Lyra Health16 listings
- LifeStance Health10 listings
- MultiCare Health7 listings
- MedElite4 listings
- Blackbird Health2 listings
- Rogers Behavioral Health2 listings
- Seven Starling2 listings
How these roles are set up
16 of 89 are remote, 10 hybrid and 63 on site.
How current the listings are
28 of these 89 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on September 29, 2026.
Locations
Where Contract NP listings are
States with current listings
Current listings span 17 states, led by Pennsylvania (34), Illinois (10) and Massachusetts (4).
Practice environment of current listings
By AANP's state classification, 11 of the 72 listings with a state are in full practice states, 52 in reduced practice states and 9 in restricted practice states.
Why Choose Contract
Built for Flexibility
Stated Terms
Every listing names the length of the contract it is hiring for.
Rate in the Listing
Compare the posted rate against the benefits each contract attaches.
Diverse Settings
Experience different clinical environments and patient populations.
Temp-to-Perm
Some contracts convert to permanent positions if the fit is right.
Compensation
What Contract NP listings post
Posted pay
21 of 89 listings state an annual salary. This site publishes a median only once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them, so compare pay listing by listing. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
Using This Page
How to use this page
Listings here are grouped by employment arrangement, classified from each listing's own wording. Pay can be stated per year, per hour or per shift, so compare offers on the same basis, and check each listing for benefits, malpractice coverage and guaranteed hours. Confirm the arrangement with the employer before you accept.
Before You Apply
What You Need
NP Certification
Active national certification in your specialty.
State License
APRN licensure and prescriptive authority.
DEA Number
DEA registration if your role involves prescribing controlled substances.
Experience
Clinical experience in advanced practice settings.
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FAQ
Contract NP Questions
What is a Contract NP role?
Contract NP positions are fixed-term assignments with staffing agencies or health systems. Each listing states its own term, setting and rate, so read it before you apply. Contract work suits clinicians who want varied clinical exposure and the option to move between employers.
What do contract NP roles pay?
21 of 89 listings state an annual salary. This site publishes a median only once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them, so compare pay listing by listing. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). Contract pay is often quoted per hour rather than per year, and a W-2 contract through an agency may attach benefits a 1099 contract does not, so compare offers on the same basis.
What qualifications are needed for contract work?
An active APRN license, national certification in your specialty, and DEA registration where the role involves prescribing controlled substances. Most listings also state the clinical experience the employer expects, and licensure in more than one state widens what you can take.
Do contract NPs get benefits?
W-2 contracts through staffing agencies often include health insurance, malpractice coverage, housing stipends, and travel reimbursement. Independent contractors arrange their own benefits and carry their own malpractice cover.
Can contract roles convert to permanent?
Yes. Many facilities use contract to permanent arrangements. That lets both sides evaluate fit before committing to a permanent position, which reduces hiring risk for the employer and gives you a working view of the site.