What You Should Know:
– Nursa, a nationwide platform connecting nurses with healthcare facilities for per diem shifts, has released the results of a survey examining the work and career preferences of its nurse clinician user base.
– The survey, which gathered responses from over 2,000 nurses across 44 states, provides valuable insights into the growing trend of per diem nursing.
– As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, per diem nursing is likely to play an increasingly important role in meeting staffing needs and providing nurses with flexible work options. Platforms like Nursa will continue to innovate and adapt to support both nurses and healthcare facilities in navigating the changing landscape of healthcare staffing.
Per Diem Nurses Often Have Other Jobs
72% of clinicians using Nursa also hold full-time or part-time positions, primarily in healthcare settings. This highlights the flexibility that per diem work offers, allowing nurses to supplement their income or explore different work environments.
Other key findings include:
- Exclusive Per Diem Work: 28% of respondents reported working exclusively through staffing platforms like Nursa, indicating a growing trend of nurses embracing the autonomy and flexibility of independent contracting.
- Open to Traditional Employment: While many nurses enjoy the freedom of per diem work, a significant portion (33%) are actively seeking full-time or part-time positions, and another 10% are open to the right opportunity. This suggests that per diem work can serve as a bridge to permanent employment or a way to explore different career paths.
- Multi-Platform Use: The majority of nurses utilize multiple platforms to find per diem shifts, with users reporting an average of 2.69 staffing apps. This highlights the competitive landscape of the per diem nursing market and the need for nurses to diversify their options.
- High Shift Volume: Nursa users work 1.5 times more shifts per month compared to nurses with full-time or part-time jobs, demonstrating the high engagement and commitment of per diem nurses.
Methodology
The survey was sent to registered Nursa users, with over 2,000 respondents representing various nursing roles and specialties across 44 states.
“The pandemic not only exacerbated nurse staffing challenges, but also fueled spurious claims about per diem nurses being a threat to healthcare facilities,” said Curtis Anderson, CEO and founder of Nursa. “Our survey indicates that independent contract work doesn’t appeal to part-time nurses only. In fact, shift work exclusively available through Nursa appeals to a broad range of clinicians, including those who already work full time. This data paints a clear picture of the modern nurse and their quest for flexibility while remaining at patients’ bedsides.”
