Contract Positions (752)
Market Snapshot
What current Contract NP listings show
Who is hiring
752 listings nationwide come from 83 employers. AMN Healthcare and Hayman Daugherty Associates have the most, with 106 each.
- AMN Healthcare106 listings
- Hayman Daugherty Associates106 listings
- Medicus Healthcare Solutions80 listings
- Allara Health59 listings
- LocumTenens.com53 listings
- Hueman Risk Adjustment Solutions51 listings
- Harmony United Psychiatric Care28 listings
- Cross Country27 listings
How these roles are set up
68 of 752 are remote, 9 hybrid and 675 on site.
How current the listings are
744 of these 752 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 15, 2026.
Locations
Where Contract NP listings are
States with current listings
Current listings span 49 states, led by Indiana (69), Florida (49) and Virginia (48).
Practice environment of current listings
By AANP's state classification, 225 of the 714 listings with a state are in full practice states, 165 in reduced practice states and 324 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
Across 472 listings from 56 employers that state an annual salary, the median posted pay is $120K. The middle half of those listings fall between $97K and $166K.
- 25th percentile$97K
- Median$120K
- 75th percentile$166K
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?
Across 472 listings from 56 employers that state an annual salary, the median posted pay is $120K. The middle half of those listings fall between $97K and $166K. 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.