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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem weekend in the United States is $52.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.80 and $56.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Per Diem Weekend job is a flexible work arrangement where employees work on an as-needed basis, typically on weekends. These roles are common in industries like healthcare, hospitality, and retail, where staffing needs vary. Per diem employees do not have guaranteed hours but often receive higher hourly pay to compensate for the lack of benefits. This job is ideal for those seeking extra income or a flexible schedule.

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Per Diem Weekend employees often encounter the challenge of adapting quickly to different teams and work environments with minimal onboarding. Weekend shifts can include higher patient volumes or unique workplace needs due to limited staff, requiring strong independent decision-making skills and flexibility. Additionally, scheduling can be less predictable, and communication is key to ensuring smooth transitions between full-time and per diem staff. However, this flexibility also allows individuals more control over their schedules and exposure to diverse settings and experiences. Many employers value reliable per diem weekend staff, which can lead to additional opportunities or consideration for permanent roles.

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To thrive as a Per Diem Weekend professional, you need relevant licensure or certifications for your field (such as RN license for nurses or other required credentials for healthcare, social work, or allied professions) and a demonstrated ability to perform core job functions independently. Familiarity with workplace documentation systems, scheduling tools, and any specialized equipment or software is important given the position's often variable hours and settings. Strong organizational skills, reliability, adaptability, and excellent communication set candidates apart, as they allow for effective integration into different teams with minimal orientation. These skills are vital because per diem weekend staff are expected to deliver high-quality service while quickly adapting to changing demands and environments.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Weekend job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Locum Tenens, 23% As Needed, 36% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,768 per year, or $52.3 per hour.
Per Diem Weekend Nurse

Per Diem Weekend Nurse

Good Shepherd Community Care

Newton, MA • On-site

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Retirement

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Per Diem Weekend Nurse

Main Office - Newton, MA

Description

Per Diem Weekend Nurse

Named by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last four years, our community-based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Per Diem Weekend Nurse to join its expanding On-Call team. The position includes weekend availability. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patient's private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest. The ideal candidate is well-organized and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

The Per Diem Weekend Nurse is an integral part of an interdisciplinary hospice team responsible for caring for patients at the end of life. Makes home and hospital visits, provides information sessions, evaluates new patients, facilitates admissions to hospice services and coordinates care planning. Employs triage and assessment skills to titrate medications and manage symptoms appropriately and provides education to patients and families about terminal disease and end-of-life process. Communicates with an interdisciplinary hospice team about changes in patients' needs, and outcomes of interventions.

Education, Skills and Experience:
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts, Bachelors preferred
  • 2 years of nursing experience and at least 1 year of hospice or equivalent nursing experience
  • Sensitivity to and knowledgeable about end-of-life issues
  • Comfortable working with socioculturally diverse patients/families
  • Demonstrates ability to manage pain and control symptoms
  • Demonstrates flexibility and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Adaptable to frequently changing patient needs
  • Proficient with electronic documentation
  • Comfortable using mobile technologies
Good Shepherd Benefits
  • Competitive rate
  • Earned Sick Time
  • 403(b) with company match eligibility
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Pay Range:

Per visit rates

Industry:

Healthcare

Employment Type:

Per Diem - variable hours based on employer needs

About Us:

Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and value diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.

Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.

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