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College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, Massachusetts

Nurse Practitioner-Per Diem

Nurse PractitionerNo callPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$70/hr

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Job Description

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

A Nurse Practitioner provides modified primary and acute ambulatory care services to all students. Health information is shared at every visit to the diverse student body to promote healthy habits and behaviors. This role is for a per diem position to support Health Services on an as needed basis.

Job Description

  • Job Title: Per Diem Nurse Practitioner
  • Position Type: Temporary / On-Call / As Needed
  • Department: Health Services

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner provides modified primary and acute ambulatory care services to all students. Health information is shared at every visit to the diverse student body to promote healthy habits and behaviors. This role is for a per diem position to support Health Services on an as needed basis.

Major Areas of Responsibility

  • Provide quality primary and urgent care
  • Provide emergency care as indicated
  • Provides care under direction and review of supervising physician, in accordance with written prescriptive guidelines and protocols, if less than 3 years of experience.
  • Consult and collaborate with supervising physician as needed
  • Maintain review mechanism of clinical performance by supervising MD
  • Sensitive to diverse and cultural needs of students
  • Maintain licensure and certifications.
  • Be available to the RN staff for consultation when needed.
  • Optimize utilization of existing electronic medical records and prescriptive resources.
  • Practice in a financially responsible way.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Individuals must possess certification as a Massachusetts Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner with a current license to practice in Massachusetts.
  • Bachelor of Science degree
  • Master of Science degree in Nursing
  • State and federal DEA numbers.
  • Two to three years of clinical experience in primary care or emergency nursing.
  • Current CPR certification

Work Conditions

Shifts are scheduled on an as-needed basis; hours are not guaranteed.

Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Compensation

  • Hourly rate of $70/hour
  • No guarantee of hours; position is strictly on-call.

Weekly Hours

0

Annual Work Schedule

(For Seasonal and Temporary Positions, this will be determined by the manager)

Application Instructions

For all administrative and academic positions, please upload a current resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College.

For all other positions, resume and cover letters are optional, but your most up-to-date work experience and educational background are required.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, priority consideration will be given to applications submitted within 30 days of the posting date.

Additional Information

To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

The College does not provide immigration sponsorship for staff positions. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner provides modified primary and acute ambulatory care services to a diverse student body. They are responsible for promoting healthy habits, providing emergency care, and collaborating with supervising physicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Nursing, along with current Massachusetts licensure as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner. Two to three years of clinical experience in primary or emergency care is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentPatient educationProtocol adherenceHealth promotion

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner-Per Diem at College of the Holy Cross a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,645 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,645 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Per diem flexibility