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What Travel Nurses Taught Us About the Staffing Crisis

Minority Nurse

For the last two years, hospitals have been reliant on travel nurses, with the demand for travel nurses skyrocketing. However, turnover has recently begun to increase, and hospitals and health systems are facing a turning point in addressing the staffing shortage crisis. RN and Clinical Advisor of Vivian Health.

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80% of Nurses Plan to Remain on the Job Until Retirement

Health Leaders | Nursing

Better mental health, new bonuses, and social media engagement have helped improve working conditions. The percentage of nurses who are staying on until retirement is up from 55% in 2022, according to the 2023 State of U.S.

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How to Become a Travel Nurse in Seven Steps

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The nursing field is currently experiencing a shortage that is expected to get worse: studies show 100,000 nurses have left the field since 2020, and more than half a million plan to leave by 2027. 1, 2 Fortunately, travel nurses are working to fill these gaps and are reaping the benefits of higher pay and a better work-life balance.

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Nursing Trends in 2023 and Beyond

Diversity Nursing

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nurses have experienced higher rates of burnout which has led to an increased number of Nurses leaving bedside Nursing or even the Nursing profession altogether. Travel Nursing Travel Nursing has been a rising trend for some time, but it came into focus during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Travel Nurses Seeking Permanent Employment Offering More Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

Daily Nurse

The findings cover employment settings, wages and benefits, workload, clinician mental health, desired work environment characteristics, and insights into attracting clinicians to permanent employment. Over half of the respondents are over 45, and 28% are over 55.

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The Future of Nursing: Trends in Specialization and Education

The Gypsy Nurse

Trying to mitigate the nursing shortage 80% of nurses expect the shortage to get worse in the next five years. The aging patient population is only one of the reasons: A lot of nurses are leaving the profession due to retirement, occupational burnout, or because they prefer more flexible and lucrative roles like travel nursing.

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Healthcare Predictions for 2024

Premier Medical Staffing

Continued Labor Challenges for Facilities The nurse shortage we experienced in 2023 is expected to continue in 2024. There are a number of factors driving the shortage, including a retirement boom, lack of educators, and of course, burnout after the COVID-19 pandemic. Ready to join the Premier team in 2024?