Per Diem Positions in Pennsylvania (6)
View All JobsAdvanced Practice Clinician-Per Diem-Neuro ICU
Philadelphia, PA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (83201)
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Nurse Practitioner, Trauma Service, Per Diem
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nurse Anesthetist (Per Diem) · Anesthesiology(CRNA)
Swatara Sta, Pennsylvania
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Shadyside · Pittsburgh, PA
NP Ambulatory Per Diem · Pre Admission Testing
Philadelphia, PA
Per Diem Tips
- •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 Pennsylvania
Per Diem Careers in Pennsylvania
Who is hiring
6 listings in Pennsylvania come from 5 employers. Jefferson Health has the most, with 2.
- Jefferson Health2 listings
- Centurion Health1 listing
- GoHealth Urgent Care1 listing
- Penn State Health1 listing
- Temple Health1 listing
Where the listings are
Listings with a stated location are spread across 3 cities, led by Philadelphia (3), Huntingdon (1) and Swatara Sta (1).
How these roles are set up
All 6 are on site.
Posted pay
3 of 6 listings state an annual salary. A median appears once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. Until then, 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).
Licensure and practice rules in Pennsylvania
AANP classifies Pennsylvania as a reduced practice state. Pennsylvania requires a collaborative agreement for NP practice.
Pennsylvania is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Pennsylvania.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026); BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 14, 2026.
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Common Questions
Per Diem NP Jobs in Pennsylvania FAQ
How many Per Diem NP jobs are open in Pennsylvania?
6 listings in Pennsylvania come from 5 employers. Jefferson Health has the most, with 2. 6 of these 6 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 13, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires a collaborative agreement for NP practice. The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing publishes the current rule, including who may be a party to the agreement.
Is Pennsylvania part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.