Nursa Survey Finds 72% of Independent Contract Nurses Also Hold Full- or Part-Time Jobs

Results shine a light on workforce trends among nurse clinicians who choose flexible work

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nursa, a nationwide platform that exists to put a nurse at the bedside of every patient in need, today announced the results of a survey examining the work and career preferences of its national nurse clinician user base. Survey responses from more than 2,000 registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nurse assistants across 44 states provide a deeper understanding of career trends among nurses that opt for per diem work.

As a flexible healthcare staffing solution, Nursa connects qualified nurses with facilities in need of clinical staff to fill short-term shifts. The platform acts as a digital switchboard, enabling nurses across all specialties to sign up and find per diem shifts at nearby medical facilities.

Key findings from the survey include:

• 72% of clinicians who use Nursa also have a full-time or part-time job
• 28% reported working exclusively through staffing platforms
• 33% of users are seeking a full-time or part-time position, and 10% would consider accepting the right job if offered
• Up to 75% use at least one additional staffing app

“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.”

To view additional insights from the survey, click here.

About Nursa^TM

Nursa is a nationwide platform that exists to put a nurse at the bedside of every patient in need quickly and safely, removing the financial strain and operational gaps of traditional staffing methods. Nursa’s real-time technology enables hospitals, health systems, skilled nursing facilities and community organizations to easily secure qualified, local nursing talent for per diem shifts. Founded in 2019 and built on the bedrock granite of Lake Bonneville in Salt Lake City, Nursa is trusted by a growing community of more than 2,400 facilities and 300,000 nurses nationwide and is accredited by The Joint Commission. For more information, visit Nursa.com.