Contract Jobs in Santa Cruz, California, United States

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Registered Nurse

DOCS Health

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract On-site

DOCS Health seeks experienced Registered Nurses to serve as independent contractors, delivering health readiness services to U.S. military reserve members across California. The role focuses on physical health assessments, medical record review, and readiness classification, primarily during weekends and occasional weekdays.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Field Associate - Property Showings & Evaluations

Doorstead

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract On-site

A contract Field Associate at Doorstead supports property showings and evaluations in the Santa Cruz area. The role involves traveling to properties, preparing units for prospective tenants, collecting feedback, and ensuring secure handovers.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Physical Therapist

ResCare Community Living

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract On-site $60 - $70 / hour

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation team provides functional therapy in patients' homes and community settings, enabling real‑life recovery. The Physical Therapist conducts evaluations, creates and adjusts treatment plans, and collaborates with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe discharge and community integration.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Spanish Language Teacher - ID: 1120364

Language Trainers | In-company And Skype-zoom Language Courses

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract On-site

Language Trainers connects learners with native-speaking instructors to deliver customized language training. As a Spanish Language Teacher you will deliver one‑to‑one two‑hour sessions twice a week, tailoring lessons to business, family and travel contexts while assessing learner progress.

Last seen Sep 10, 2026
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Occupational Therapist / OT

ResCare Community Living

SANTA CRUZ, California, United States Contract On-site $60 - $60 / hour

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation seeks an Occupational Therapist (OT) for a flexible PRN, W2 role in Santa Cruz, CA. The OT serves as primary therapist from evaluation through discharge, delivering outpatient-level rehabilitation in clients' homes and community settings. The role involves approximately 15–20 hours per week across 3 days, with in-person 1:1 therapy and indirect work completed from home.

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Maintenance Engineer Step, Per Diem

Sutter Health

Santa Cruz, United States Contract On-site

PAMF‑Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center team ensures building and grounds are maintained for safe patient care. The Maintenance Engineer performs general maintenance, plant operation, preventive repairs, and escalates complex issues, working varied shifts on a per‑diem basis.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Construction Laborer / Slurry Seal & Chip Seal Crew

VSS International

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract $22 - $30 / hour

VSS International, Inc. is hiring Construction Laborers for Slurry Seal & Chip Seal road construction crews on a temporary, contract project in Santa Cruz, California. The role supports slurry and chip seal paving operations, including equipment operation/support, cleaning, traffic control, material handling, and site preparation while following DOT/OSHA safety guidelines.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Construction Laborer / Slurry Seal & Chip Seal Crew

Reed Family Companies Modesto CA

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract $22 - $30 / hour

VSS International, Inc. is hiring motivated individuals for its Slurry Seal and Chip Seal road construction crews on a temporary project in the Santa Cruz County area, contingent upon winning the job. Crew members assist with slurry and chip seal operations on roadways, operate or support equipment such as slurry trucks and chip spreaders, perform equipment cleaning, support traffic control and safe work zones, and handle general labor duties like material handling and site preparation.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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East Cliff Village - Service Coordinator- Temporary

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract Hybrid $32 - $32 / year

VOA Northern California & Northern Nevada is recruiting a Temporary Service Coordinator for the East Cliff Village affordable housing community in Santa Cruz, CA, a HUD-sponsored senior living development. The role delivers general and formal case management, conducts annual and as-needed service needs assessments, and connects residents with community resources such as home-delivered meals, transportation, counseling, and health services.

Last seen Sep 17, 2026
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Physical / Occupational Therapist Consultant

The Periscope Group

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract On-site

The Periscope Group Clinical team provides in‑home medical necessity assessments to help members maintain independence. As an Independent Consultant Therapist you will conduct comprehensive one‑time assessments in clients’ homes, recommend equipment and services, and document findings via a secure online portal.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Senior Aviation Maintenance Technical Writer (Temporary)

Joby Aviation

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract On-site $43 - $52 / hour

Aviation Maintenance Documentation Team at Joby Aviation creates and maintains ASD S1000D technical manuals for aircraft certification. The senior writer plans, authors, and edits data modules, coordinates illustrations, and manages review workflows using tools like Jira and SmartSheet.

Last seen Sep 17, 2026
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Registered Nurse

Best Home Health Providers, Inc.

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract Remote

Best Home Health Providers' clinical team delivers high-quality home health care across the Bay Area. As a Registered Nurse you ensure accurate clinical documentation, OASIS assessments, and ICD-10 coding while collaborating with staff to improve quality and compliance.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Independent Sales Representative

Snap! Mobile, Inc.

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract On-site

Snap! Mobile is seeking an Independent Sales Representative to build partnerships with schools, sports teams, and community organizations in Santa Cruz. The role focuses on prospecting, in‑person meetings, presentations and demos, then handing off new partners to an Account Manager.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Temporary Maintenance Worker Aide I/II

City of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California, United States Temporary On-site

Under direct supervision by Parks and Recreation Department supervisory staff, and on a temporary or seasonal basis, Temporary Maintenance Worker Aide I/II performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks in the development and maintenance of either City parks or recreational facilities.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Admissions RN - PRN

Continuum Care Hospice

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract On-site $61 - $66 / hour

Admissions / Resource Nursing team at Continuum Care Hospice provides compassionate hospice admission services, guiding patients and families through pre-assessments and enrollment. The RN conducts home or facility visits, reviews referrals, and collaborates with intake and clinical directors to ensure appropriate hospice care.

Last seen Sep 9, 2026
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Physical Therapist

Best Home Health Providers, Inc.

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract Hybrid

Best Home Health Providers, a home health agency serving the Bay Area, delivers personalized recovery support to patients transitioning from medical facilities. Physical Therapists evaluate functional status, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy in patients' homes while supervising assistants and coordinating care.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Associate Counselor - Perinatal

Janus of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract On-site

Janus of Santa Cruz Perinatal Treatment Center provides supportive substance use disorder care for pregnant women and families. The Associate Counselor guides clients through emotional support, develops individualized treatment plans, and leads group and individual therapy sessions while collaborating with obstetricians, pediatricians, and social workers.

Last seen Sep 9, 2026
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Brand Rep - Audits, Merchandising and Quality Control

ThirdChannel

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract $23 - $26 / hour

ThirdChannel's Field — Retail Audits & Merchandising team is hiring a Brand Representative to conduct in-store retail audits, merchandising, and quality control visits for a leading wireless and connectivity brand in Santa Cruz, CA. You will act as a liaison between the brand and retail stores, performing recurring one-hour visits twice per month to evaluate product presentation, resolve display issues, and submit real-time data and photos via the ThirdChannel App. This is a flexible, freelance/

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Speech Language Pathologist

ResCare Community Living

Santa Cruz, California, United States Contract $60 - $70 / hour

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation team in Santa Cruz, CA provides functional speech-language therapy in real-world settings. The SLP delivers evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge services for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Physician Assistant, Main Urgent Care (Per Diem)

Sutter Health

Santa Cruz, United States Contract On-site

PAMF – Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD urgent care team delivers comprehensive, patient‑centered care in a fast‑paced clinic setting. The Physician Assistant assesses, diagnoses, and implements treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, providing education and coordinating interdisciplinary care.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Contract Jobs in Santa Cruz: FAQ

How many Contract Jobs in Santa Cruz are open right now?

26 Contract Jobs in Santa Cruz are live on NextGig, all seen active within the last 45 days. The list refreshes daily as new roles are posted and filled ones drop off.

Which companies are hiring for Contract Jobs in Santa Cruz?

Employers with current openings include DOCS Health, Doorstead, ResCare Community Living, Language Trainers | In-company And Skype-zoom Language Courses, Sutter Health, VSS International, and others. Every listing links straight to the employer's application page.

What do Contract Jobs in Santa Cruz pay?

9 of the 20 newest listings disclose pay, for example $60 - $70 / hour at ResCare Community Living, $60 - $60 / hour at ResCare Community Living, $22 - $30 / hour at VSS International. Open a listing for the full compensation details.

Are any of these roles remote?

Of the 20 newest listings on this page, 1 is remote and 2 are hybrid. The work model is shown on each job card.