Per Diem Positions in California (6)
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Orange County, CA
Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant — Next Health Calabasas
Woodland Hills, CA
Per Diem Family Nurse Practitioner (Casual Employee)
San Mateo, CA
Per Diem Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Casual Employee)
Burlingame, CA
Per Diem Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Casual Employee)
Berkeley, CA
Per Diem Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Casual Employee)
Oakland, CA
Top Employers
- One Medical4
- Next Health1
- Senior Doc1
Per Diem Tips
- •Clarify minimum-shift commitments and cancellation policies up front
- •Maintain your own malpractice coverage if not facility-provided
- •Track credentialing paperwork — each facility onboards separately
- •Stack per-diem shifts across 2-3 facilities for steadier volume
- •Confirm whether holiday and weekend differentials apply
Why Per Diem?
Pick up shifts that fit your schedule — no fixed weekly commitment.
Per-diem NPs typically earn a premium over salaried equivalents in exchange for forgoing benefits.
Rotate across facilities and care settings while keeping your primary role or practice.
Why Choose Per Diem
Per Diem Careers in California
Flexible per-diem and PRN nurse practitioner shifts
Shift Flexibility
Pick up shifts that fit your schedule — no fixed weekly commitment.
Higher Hourly Rates
Per-diem NPs typically earn a premium over salaried equivalents in exchange for forgoing benefits.
Setting Variety
Rotate across facilities and care settings while keeping your primary role or practice.
State Insights
California at a Glance
California grants restricted practice authority requiring physician supervision, and the state's high cost of living relative to the national average (index 172) directly shapes PMHNP compensation expectations. Top metros in California are not currently federally designated mental health shortage areas, but regional psychiatric demand and reimbursement structure shape compensation. The 6 active postings reflect a smaller pool of openings for PMHNPs in the state.
California requires physician supervision for PMHNPs. Recent legislation (AB 890) is phasing in expanded practice authority through 2026.
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