The global per diem travel nurse staffing market is expected to reach $3.63 billion by 2031, according to new market research.
So if you’ve ever considered ditching that full-time, bedside role for something with a little more variety, per diem travel nurse jobs might be the place to start.
Just know what you’re getting into — per diem roles can be even more short-term than traditional travel nurse assignments. This means you could work individual shifts at multiple locations in the same week or month.
If that type of challenge is enticing, follow the market trends that are outlined below.
What the Data Shows
Data Bridge Market Research found that growing demand for nurses and the rising spread of infectious diseases are influencing the market dynamics.
“Per diem nursing also enables nurses to familiarize themselves with various locations before deciding on a full-time position if they are new to the area and unsure of which hospital to work at,” the report stated. “Per diem nursing can also assist someone who faces scheduling difficulties due to problems with family, school, or other factors. Thus, during the forecast period, market growth is anticipated to be driven by the rising popularity of per diem nursing.”
The demand for nurses is nothing new — the phrase “workforce shortage” has been used so often it likely has lost all meaning. But that doesn’t negate the facts. Between practitioners leaving the bedside specifically, or the profession altogether (whether due to retirement or for another career), it’s well-documented that there’s a disconnect between nursing schools, graduates, and available nursing roles.
With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting nearly 200,000 RN openings on average every year through 2033, the per diem travel nurse jobs are just around the corner.
But keep in mind the Data Bridge report’s finding that the per diem nurse staffing market is focused largely in emergency department and home care services.
Staffing Agencies and Per Diem Travel Nurse Jobs
North America is a leader in the global per diem nurse staffing market, according to Data Bridge, “because of the presence of several healthcare recruitment agencies.” Luminous Travel Staffing is among those agencies, providing services for travel nurses, per diem nurses, and travel/per diem allied health professionals.
Agencies like Luminous have highly skilled recruiters who can walk you through the process of transitioning into the role of per diem/travel nurse or allied health professional. They are available to answer your questions, advocate for your needs, and help you land the roles of your dreams. That includes bigger picture items like contract negotiations and the finer details of tailoring your resume for a travel staffing career.
The Bottom Line
Between the demand for nurses in general and market research projecting a near-booming per diem nurse staffing industry, the time is now for practitioners considering per diem travel nurse jobs.
