Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market Size & Share 2024 - 2032
Market Size by End Use (Hospitals, Clinics, Nursing Homes) – Global Forecast.
Report ID: GMI8393
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Published Date: March 2024
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Report Format: PDF
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Authors:
Monali Tayade, Jignesh Rawal
Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market Size
Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market size was valued at around USD 9.3 billion in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% over the forecast period. This robust market growth can be attributed to factors such as the shortage of skilled healthcare staff coupled with rising demand for healthcare services.
Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Key Market Drivers
Challenges
The global shortage of nurses in various regions intensifies the demand for flexible staffing solutions. For instance, according to the American Hospital Association, in 2022, there was a shortage of 1.1 million nurses in the U.S. Per diem nurse staffing offers healthcare facilities the flexibility to address immediate staffing needs, ensuring that patient care is not compromised even during periods of acute staff shortages.
Moreover, the dynamic nature of patient volumes in healthcare facilities, driven by seasonal variations, unexpected surges, or special events, creates a demand for flexible staffing solutions. Per diem nurse staffing allows healthcare providers to quickly adjust staffing levels based on patient needs, driving market growth.
Per diem nurse staffing refers to a flexible healthcare staffing model where registered nurses and other healthcare professionals are hired on a per-shift basis to meet the temporary and fluctuating staffing needs of healthcare facilities. Unlike full-time or part-time positions, per diem nurses work on an as-needed basis, allowing healthcare providers to adapt quickly to changing patient volumes, unexpected surges, or staff shortages.
Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market Trends
The increased adoption of outsourcing healthcare staff, including per diem nurses, is driven by the need for flexibility and scalability in healthcare staffing.
Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market Analysis
Based on end-use, the market is categorized into hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other end-users. The hospital's segment was valued at around USD 4 billion revenue in 2023.
North America per diem nurse staffing market accounted for USD 4.7 billion in revenue in 2023 and is predicted to witness substantial market growth. This substantial market growth is attributed to a combination of factors that contribute to the region's robust market position.
Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market Share
The per diem nurse staffing industry is fragmented in nature, with various large multinationals and small and mid-sized companies competing in the industry. The development and launch of innovative services with improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness is among a key market strategy for per diem nurse staffing service providers. Some of the leading industry players including AMN Healthcare, ATC Healthcare, and Cross Country Healthcare, among others have a substantial presence in the market.
Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market Companies
Some of the eminent market participants operating in the per diem nurse staffing industry include:
Per Diem Nurse staffing Industry News
Per diem nurse staffing market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue in USD Million from 2018 to 2032 for the following segments:
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