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How much do per diem overnight jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem overnight in the United States is $17.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a per diem overnight?

Per Diem Overnight jobs are positions where employees work on an as-needed basis during overnight hours, rather than on a regular full-time or part-time schedule. These roles often exist in industries like healthcare, hospitality, or security, where 24-hour staffing is required. Per diem workers are typically called in to fill gaps due to staff shortages, increased demand, or employee absences. The flexibility allows workers to choose shifts that fit their availability, but hours and income can vary. Compensation for overnight shifts is often higher due to the non-traditional hours.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a per diem overnight worker?

To thrive as a Per Diem Overnight Worker, you generally need flexibility, reliability, and relevant experience or certification in your specific field, such as healthcare, security, or hospitality. Familiarity with scheduling software, electronic documentation systems, or other role-specific tools is often required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently during off-hours are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure seamless operations, safety, and consistent service quality when regular staff are unavailable.

What are some unique challenges faced by professionals working per diem overnight shifts, and how can they effectively manage them?

Working per diem overnight shifts can present unique challenges such as adjusting to irregular sleep patterns, balancing work with personal commitments, and adapting quickly to different team dynamics across various assignments. To manage these effectively, it's important to establish a consistent sleep routine, practice good self-care, and communicate proactively with supervisors about scheduling preferences. Additionally, being adaptable and maintaining strong organizational skills can help you integrate smoothly with different teams and manage the unpredictability of per diem work.

What is the difference between Per Diem Overnight vs Per Diem Day?

AspectPer Diem OvernightPer Diem Day
Work HoursTypically overnight shifts, often 10-12 hoursDaytime shifts, usually 8-10 hours
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, or healthcare facilities during night hoursSame settings during daytime hours
CredentialsSame as regular nursing or healthcare roles, e.g., RN, LPNSame as Per Diem Overnight roles
Employer UsageHospitals and healthcare agencies offering overnight coverageSame employers, different shift timing

Per Diem Overnight and Per Diem Day roles are similar in credentials and work environment but differ mainly in shift timing. Overnight positions involve night shifts, while Day roles are during daytime hours. Both offer flexible scheduling within healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Overnight job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,523 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Direct Support Professional - Per Diem-Overnight-Entry Level

Yonkers, NY • On-site

Andrus Childrens Center
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$19.07 - $28.63/hr

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Job description

 
Job Overview of Direct Support Professional - Per Diem-Overnight-Entry Level-Will Train 

The Milieu Therapist is responsible to maintain a safe, predictable, and therapeutic living environment for children in care at Andrus while supporting the agency’s mission, vision, core values and treatment philosophy. The Milieu Therapist provides close supervision, counseling, and support to the children during all cottage-based activities. The Milieu Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing individual and group initiatives to build children’s skills and self-esteem. The Milieu Therapist ensures that the basic needs of children are met, and that the cottage is maintained in a safe, orderly, predictable, therapeutic, structured, and clean condition. The Milieu Therapist works as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes recreation therapists, teachers, social workers, and other professionals.

Hours: 9:00 PM-9:00 AM, Hours Vary when needed.

Essential Duties of Direct Support Professional - Per Diem-Overnight

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assuring the safety of each resident and for the cottage community
  • Actively supervise the residents at all times, based on their age and level, to assure everyone’s safety.
  • Enacting the program schedule as written and on time
  • Using all aspects of Sanctuary in the care s/he provides
  • Using all aspects of trauma sensitive care in the services s/he provides
  • Using all techniques of TCI to prevent triggering, to intervene early to prevent escalation to crisis, for safe management of any crisis that does arise, and for assuring safety and learning after any crisis. This includes becoming skilled in LSIs and conflict resolutions, and conducting them for even minor conflicts, to minimize the occurrence of larger conflicts.
  • Use the scan system to record consistent monitoring by conducting visual checks of residents every 15 minutes for duration of shift.
  • Documents his/her work in a clear, timely way with scanning, nightly logs, round-up, census, and other reports.
  • Establishing safety (physical, emotional, moral and social) within the cottage
  • Executing consistent communication with colleagues and residents through the established systems set forth by manager/department.
  • Documents his/her work in a clear, timely way with scanning, nightly logs, round-up, census, and other reports.
  •  Must have flexibility to move to any residential cottage based on program needs
  • Supports overall strategic plan of the organization.
  • Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values and commitments.

Essential Qualifications of Direct Support Professional - Per Diem-Overnight

Key qualifications include:

  •   CPR/First Aid certification preferred (in-service trainings are mandatory)
  •   Willing to train the right candidate 
  •   Computer proficient and navigate Microsoft Office suite.
  •  Multi-lingual a plus 
  • A valid driver’s license in good standing for a minimum of 3 years, a plus
  • Ability to access and utilize ADP on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs.

Physical/Travel Requirements of Direct Support Professional - Per Diem-Overnight

  • Candidates who are successfully hired must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.
  • Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, kneel, and lift weights of up to 30 lbs.


Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement 

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.  



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