For nurses and allied professionals
Per diem nursing jobs in Los Angeles, Orange, and surrounding counties
Work on your terms. Live on your schedule. Per diem shifts, local placements and travel assignments for RNs, LVNs, CNAs and allied professionals, with perks that support you on and off the clock.

Who we place
Ways to work
- Per diem shifts
- Pick individual shifts that fit around your life.
- Local placements
- Longer assignments close to home.
- Travel assignments
- Contract work in new settings and locations.
Your advantages with AMP
- Competitive pay
- Flexible hours and guaranteed shifts
- Master booking and travel assignments
- Pay options
- 24-hour customer service and support
- A network of seasoned, experienced nurses
What our nurses say
A flexible alternative to the 9–5.
Taryn, 28 · Registered Nurse I finally get to decide when I work. It’s that simple — and that freeing.
Kyla S., 26 · CNA
Nurse perks
- Tuition support
- Referral bonus
- Everyday savings
- Notary service
How applying works
Send your pre-application
Share your contact details, license, experience, availability and résumé.
We review it
Our recruiting team reviews your experience and preferences.
A recruiter contacts you
We reach out at the time you choose to talk through next steps.
Frequently asked questions
What is per diem nursing?
Per diem means “by the day”. You pick individual shifts that fit your life instead of a fixed schedule, and you can work at different facilities. AMP also offers local placements and 13–26 week travel assignments.
Which licenses does AMP place?
RN, LVN, CNA and RT, plus allied health professionals. If your license isn't listed on the application, choose Other, or call (562) 865-3807 and we'll help.
What perks do AMP nurses get?
Tuition support of up to $1,500 per term, a referral bonus of up to $500, Working Advantage discounts, free notary service, financial-wellness resources and homeownership support. See the Nurse perks page.
How do I apply?
Send the short pre-application with your license, experience, availability and résumé. Our recruiting team reviews it and a recruiter contacts you at the time you choose.
Guides and resources
All guides- 5 min readWhat is per diem nursing, and is it right for you?Per diem nursing explained: how shifts work, how pay compares, who it suits, and how to start per diem RN, LVN or CNA work in Southern California.Read the guide
- 5 min readWhat documents do you need to work agency nursing shifts in California?The license, ID, BLS card, TB screening, background check and résumé agencies and hospitals ask for before a per diem shift, and how to keep them current.Read the guide
- 4 min readRN, LVN or CNA: what's the difference?The difference between RNs, LVNs and CNAs in California: training, what each does on a unit, and which one a facility should request.Read the guide