Per Diem Positions in Mississippi (1)
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- •Clarify minimum-shift commitments and cancellation policies up front
- •Maintain your own malpractice coverage if not facility-provided
- •Track credentialing paperwork, since each facility onboards separately
- •Stack per-diem shifts across two or three facilities for steadier volume
- •Confirm whether holiday and weekend differentials apply
Why Per Diem?
Pick up shifts that fit your schedule with no fixed weekly commitment.
Per-diem pay is hourly and usually excludes benefits. Weigh the posted rate against the coverage you fund yourself.
Rotate across facilities and care settings while keeping your primary role or practice.
Hiring in Mississippi
Per Diem Careers in Mississippi
Who is hiring
The only current Per Diem listing in Mississippi is posted by University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Where the listings are
Every listing with a stated location is in Jackson.
Licensure and practice rules in Mississippi
AANP classifies Mississippi as a reduced practice state. Mississippi requires NPs to have a collaborative practice agreement.
Mississippi is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Mississippi.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026). Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted October 24, 2026.
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Common Questions
Per Diem NP Jobs in Mississippi FAQ
How many Per Diem NP jobs are open in Mississippi?
The only current Per Diem listing in Mississippi is posted by University of Mississippi Medical Center. The newest listing was posted on September 1, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Mississippi?
Mississippi requires NPs to have a collaborative practice agreement. The Mississippi Board of Nursing publishes the current rule, including who may be a party to the agreement.
Is Mississippi part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Mississippi is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). The compact covers the RN license underpinning your APRN credential (a multistate RN license works across member states), but APRN licensure itself is still issued individually by each state, including Mississippi.