Contract Positions in Erie (10)
View All Jobs →Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hybrid - Neurosurgery
Erie PA, 16502
Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Domain - Digestive Health
Erie PA, 16502
LPN - Behavioral Health (Casual), St. Vincent
Erie PA, 16502
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Domain (A) - Pain Management
Erie PA, 16502
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Primary Care - Sterrettania Road
Erie PA, 16506
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Domain Cardiac - Casual
Erie PA, 16502
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Outpatient Primary Care - Casual
Erie PA, 16506
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid - Urology
Erie PA, 16502
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pediatrics
Erie PA, 16505
Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health
Erie PA, 16505
Contract Tips
- •Work with reputable staffing agencies (AMN, CompHealth)
- •Negotiate housing/travel stipends in your contract
- •Get your own occurrence-based malpractice policy
- •Set aside 25-30% for self-employment taxes
- •Ensure contract specifies patient volume expectations
Why Contract?
Contract rates are typically 20-50% higher than permanent positions — $70-$150+/hour.
1099 contractors can deduct travel, housing, CME, malpractice insurance, and home office expenses.
Try different cities, practice settings, and patient populations before committing long-term.
Why Choose Contract
Contract Careers in Erie
Contract & locum tenens NP assignments
Premium Pay
Contract rates are typically 20-50% higher than permanent positions — $70-$150+/hour.
Tax Advantages
1099 contractors can deduct travel, housing, CME, malpractice insurance, and home office expenses.
Geographic Freedom
Try different cities, practice settings, and patient populations before committing long-term.
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Erie at a Glance
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Contract NP Market in Erie, PA
Contract NP positions in Erie are typically 1099 engagements paying $90–$150 per hour. Contractors handle their own self-employment tax, malpractice insurance, and quarterly estimated payments — but retain higher take-home than equivalent W-2 roles. Demand for nurse practitioners in Erie, PA reflects the area's status as a mid-sized regional hub within Pennsylvania, where NPs operate under reduced practice authority requiring a collaborative agreement. The federal HRSA designates Erie as a Health Professional Shortage Area, so positions here are typically eligible for NHSC Loan Repayment and federal loan forgiveness programs. The local cost of living near the national average (index 97) factors directly into compensation expectations. 10 active NP positions are currently listed on this page from a mix of regional employers.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, HRSA HPSA data, AANP State Practice Environment.
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