Per Diem vs Agency vs Float Pool
Comparison of as-needed nursing options.
Multiple as-needed work models.
Per diem
Hospital-employed. Higher hourly. No benefits. Self-scheduled, no guaranteed hours.
Agency
Staffing agency. Variable hospitals. Higher rates than per diem usually.
Float pool
Hospital-employed. Multiple units. Modest premium. Often benefits.
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