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Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market Insights Report: Opportunities and Drivers 2030

February 27, 2026April 15, 2026 by Marketing Posting

Uncover key drivers, emerging technologies, and competitive movements shaping the per diem nurse staffing market from 2026–2035 with trusted insights from The Business Research Company

What level of growth is expected in the Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market between 2026 and 2030?

The per diem nurse staffing market has shown robust expansion in recent years. It is anticipated to increase from $9.41 billion in 2025 to $9.94 billion in 2026, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The historical growth of this market can be attributed to several factors, including a scarcity of permanent nursing staff, a rise in patient admissions and hospital workloads, an increasing reliance on temporary and travel nurses, fluctuating nurse-to-patient ratios, and the limited adoption of digital staffing tools.

The per diem nurse staffing market is projected to experience substantial expansion in the coming years, with its size anticipated to reach $12.75 billion by 2030, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. This expected growth is fueled by factors such as the proliferation of telehealth and home care services, an increasing need for adaptable staffing arrangements, advancements in nurse workforce management software, larger budget allocations by hospitals and clinics for staffing solutions, and the broadening of per diem staffing services into specialized care departments. Prominent trends throughout this period will encompass the greater application of AI for nurse scheduling and shift optimization, the integration of cloud-based staffing platforms for live workforce administration, the deployment of IoT-enabled devices to track nurse availability and patient volume, the implementation of intelligent staffing solutions in healthcare facilities, and the adoption of sustainable and environmentally conscious staffing operations.

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Which Drivers Are Expected To Impact The Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market During The Forecast Period?

The rising need for healthcare facilities is anticipated to stimulate the expansion of the per diem nurse staffing market moving forward. Healthcare facilities are defined as physical locations providing healthcare services to individuals, families, and communities through hospitals, clinics, and outpatient care centers. The ongoing requirement for healthcare professionals, including nurses, stems from this escalating demand for healthcare facilities, where per diem nurse staffing offers an adaptable solution, enabling facilities to satisfy this need, manage expenditures, and maintain excellent patient care. For instance, in May 2023, a report from the American Hospital Association (AHA), a US-based healthcare trade organization representing hospitals and healthcare networks, indicated that the total number of hospitals increased to 6,129 from 6,093 in 2022. Additionally, total admissions across all U.S. hospitals reached 34,011,386 compared to 33,356,853 in 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for healthcare facilities will propel the growth of the per diem nurse staffing market.

Which Segments Are Driving Activity In The Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market?

The per diem nurse staffing market covered in this report is segmented –

1) By Product Type: Permanent, Contract Basis

2) By Service: Emergency Department, Home Care Services

3) By End User: Hospitals, Clinics, Nursing Homes, Other End Users

Subsegments:

1) By Permanent: Direct Hire Staffing, Full-Time Employment

2) By Contract Basis: Temporary Staffing, Travel Nurse Staffing

How Are New Market Trends Shaping The Landscape Of The Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market?

Major companies operating in the per diem nurse staffing market are prioritizing technological advancements, such as the NurseShifts mobile app, to increase their market revenues. NurseShifts is an application-based platform designed for nurses to ensure swift and efficient nurse staffing. For instance, in August 2025, StaffDNA, a US-based healthcare staffing and recruiting technology company, unveiled DNAInsights, a new real-time workforce-market data tool embedded within its staffing application. This platform allows hospitals, clinics, and long-term-care facilities to instantly view current pay rates, demands for open per-diem and travel contracts, and workforce availability within a chosen radius. With DNAInsights, hiring managers can dynamically adjust pay and staffing offers to remain competitive, fill vacant shifts more quickly, and efficiently manage contingent labor, thereby improving both the speed and transparency in per-diem nurse staffing.

Which Major Firms Are Strengthening Their Position In The Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market?

Major companies operating in the per diem nurse staffing market are TeamHealth, AMN Healthcare Services Inc., Cross Country Healthcare Inc., Interim HealthCare Inc., Dedicated Nursing Associates (DNA) Inc., 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.

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Which Region Is Anticipated To See The Fastest Growth In The Per Diem Nurse Staffing Market?

North America was the per diem nurse staffing largest region in the market in 2025. 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, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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