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Monterey, California

Palliative Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem) - Palliative Medicine

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$100.73-$134.72/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

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Job Description

Position Summary

The Palliative Medicine Service Nurse Practitioner functions under general Nurse Practitioner Standardized Procedure approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (CIDP.) The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician and through implementation of standardized procedures. The NP reports to the Director of Nursing Support Services and is responsible for working in collaboration with a physician, and other palliative care team members, in an active practice to deliver palliative care and related health care services to patients and families. The NP possesses skills and knowledge to provide excellent patient care, offers a high level of compassion and comfort discussing end-of-life issues and pain and symptom management to develop the patient’s plan of care. The NP will also educate patients and families in terms of services provided by Palliative Care and will provide education and in-services on Palliative Care, as requested.

Experience

Education and/or work experience in palliative care preferred. Must have excellent assessment, diagnosis and treatment skills, strong communication skills and be self-directed, motivated, and highly organized.

Education

As required for state of CA license as an RN and certified nurse practitioner.

Master’s Degree in Nursing required- Exception Nurse Practitioners’ qualified or certified as a NP in California or any other state prior to January 1, 2008.

Licensure/Certifications

Must be currently licensed in California as an NP and be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners to practice in the State of California. Certification from ANCC, ACNPC-AG or AANP as a nurse practitioner. Current RN licensure and a registered professional nurse authorized in California to practice as a nurse practitioner in accordance with California law and be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners. A furnishing license issued by the Board of Registered Nursing and a current DEA number from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for schedule II-IV controlled substances is required. Palliative Care certification preferred. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS is required.

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Assigned Work Hours

Per Diem, scheduled as needed for coverage. Day shift, 7 day/wk service

Position Type

Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience)

  • $100.73 to
  • $134.72
  • The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.
  • Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $5.41
  • Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.11

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner provides routine care and management for patients with acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with a physician and the palliative care team. They are responsible for developing patient care plans, discussing end-of-life issues, and educating patients and families on palliative services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing and be a licensed Nurse Practitioner in California with national certification. Experience in palliative care is preferred, along with strong assessment, diagnostic, and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningEnd-of-life carePatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationBLS certificationDEA licensing

Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 48 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 19% are remote, 50% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$245k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $221k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Monterey

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,244k
Typical market rent
$2,714/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.0
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Salinas, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Montage Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Monterey, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Per Diem
Day shift
Evening Shift Differential: $5.41
Night Shift Differential: $8.11