Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The per diem nurse staffing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.92 billion in 2024 to $9.42 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to fluctuating patient census, seasonal demand variations, specialized skill requirements, staffing gaps and shortages, temporary patient care needs.

The per diem nurse staffing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.82 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focusing on healthcare resilience, pandemic preparedness, telehealth expansion, shift towards home-based care, population health management. Major trends in the forecast period include flexibility in staffing models, technology integration in staffing platforms, specialized per diem nurses, strategic workforce planning, specialized per diem nurses.

The growth of telehealth services is expected to significantly drive the expansion of the per diem nurse staffing market. Telehealth services involve using digital and telecommunication technologies to provide healthcare remotely, including consultations and health management. The surge in telehealth is primarily driven by technological advancements, the need for accessible healthcare, cost-effectiveness, and growing demand for remote health management solutions. This growth is impacting the per diem nurse staffing market by increasing the need for flexible and adaptable nursing roles that support remote healthcare delivery. For example, according to Telehealth.HHS.gov, in Q4 2023, telehealth usage reached around 21,883,731 users, reflecting a 13% increase from the previous quarter. As telehealth services continue to expand, the demand for per diem nurses to fill remote, on-demand positions is expected to rise, further propelling growth in this market.

The heightened need for proficient healthcare professionals is anticipated to propel the advancement of the per-diem nurse staffing market. Skilled healthcare staff, having specialized training and expertise, are vital in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Their presence in the per diem nurse staffing market not only guarantees superior care but also facilitates adaptability to address the fluctuating staffing demands in the healthcare sector. As noted by the Department of Health and Social Care in May 2023, the NHS trusts in England employed over 1.2 million full-time equivalent staff, showing an annual increase of 4.4%. This elevation in skilled healthcare personnel exemplifies the growing demand for expertise in healthcare services, driving the expansion of the per-diem nurse staffing market.

Key companies within the per diem nurse staffing market are directing their efforts toward technological advancements, exemplified by innovations such as the NurseShifts mobile app, to bolster market revenues. NurseShifts stands as a mobile application crafted explicitly for nurses, facilitating swift and efficient nurse staffing procedures. For instance, in May 2022, StaffHealth, a prominent healthcare staffing and recruitment agency in the United States, introduced NurseShifts - an innovative mobile technology marketplace and smartphone application designed for on-demand staffing. This platform aids nurses in swiftly discovering job opportunities and offers a convenient means to manage their work schedules. NurseShifts, compatible with iOS and Android smartphones, serves as a mobile hub enabling nurses to connect seamlessly with recruiters and healthcare organizations. Furthermore, it streamlines the process of finding various nursing job opportunities, encompassing per-diem, short-term, long-term, temp-to-perm, block booking, direct hire, or local contract roles.

In May 2022, AMN Healthcare Services Inc., a US-based workforce solutions and staffing services company, acquired Connetics USA for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens AMN Healthcare’s healthcare staffing and workforce solutions capabilities, enabling the company to better address the increasing demand for healthcare professionals in the U.S. Connetics USA, a US-based nursing agency, specializes in providing nursing staff, and this acquisition helps AMN expand its service offerings in this critical sector.

Major companies operating in the per diem nurse staffing market report are The Adecco Group, TeamHealth, Syneos Health, AMN Healthcare Services Inc., Cross Country Healthcare Inc., Interim HealthCare Inc., Dedicated Nursing Associates (DNA) Inc., Envision Physician Services, Aya Healthcare Inc., HealthTrust Workforce Solutions LLC, Maxim Healthcare Group, Supplemental Healthcare, Aureus Medical Group, Favorite Healthcare Staffing Inc., MedPro Healthcare Staffing, ATC Healthcare Services Inc., Jackson Healthcare, InGenesis Inc., HenderCare, Accountable Healthcare Staffing, CareerStaff Unlimited, Axis Medical Staffing Inc., Gifted Healthcare, Greenstaff Medical Australia, GHR Healthcare, Flexwise Health Inc.

North America was the per diem nurse staffing largest region in the market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the per diem nurse staffing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the per diem nurse staffing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The per diem nurse staffing market includes revenues earned by entities through nurse sourcing, shift scheduling, and electronic health records (EHR) training services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

Per diem nurse staffing is a healthcare staffing model that involves the hiring of nurses on a daily or per-shift basis to meet the staffing requirements of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other medical settings. This staffing approach is particularly useful for addressing temporary staffing shortages, managing patient censuses, and filling in for staff absences.

There are two main types of per diem nurse staffing such as permanent and contract. Permanent staffing involves the long-term hiring of healthcare professionals as regular employees, while a per diem nurse staffing service on a permanent basis offers healthcare facilities a cost-effective solution to address their ongoing staffing needs. These services encompass various healthcare settings, including emergency departments and home care services, and cater to a range of end users, such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and others.

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