North America Temporary Healthcare Staffing Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Physician Staffing, Per Diem Nurse Staffing, Travel Nurse Staffing, and Allied Healthcare Staffing), By Application (Staffing Gaps, Seasonal Demand, Emergencies, Temporary Project Support, Crisis Response Teams, Telemedicine & Remote Care, and Others), and North America Temporary Healthcare Staffing Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2033.

North America Temporary Healthcare Staffing Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The North America Temporary Healthcare Staffing Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 5.78% from 2023 to 2033
• The North America Temporary Healthcare Staffing Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2033

The North America Temporary Healthcare Staffing Market Size is Anticipated to Hold a Significant Share by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 5.78% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

The North American temporary healthcare staffing market provides short-term, flexible solutions for healthcare facilities, addressing manpower shortages, seasonal fluctuations, and rural areas, leveraging growing demand and population aging. The North American temporary healthcare staffing market is a rapidly expanding market wherein healthcare organizations use temporary staffing options to provide short-term talent to all healthcare branches. From nurses and physicians to medical technologists and administrative staff, this encompasses a wide range of occupations that offer services on an as-needed or contract basis. Temporary staffing firms serve as intermediaries, connecting healthcare providers with skilled workers who can step in right away to cover staffing shortages. The growing demand for healthcare services, which is being driven by the spread of chronic diseases and an aging population, is one of the primary factors propelling the growth of the North American temporary healthcare staffing market. Having enough employees is a problem for the medical sector, particularly during periods of high patient volume, such as flu seasons, public health emergencies, or staff holidays. A flexible way to cover these voids and guarantee that medical services continue is through temporary staffing. The persistent shortage of healthcare workers, particularly nurses and doctors, drives demand for temporary staffing solutions. Government programs, flexible work practices, and public health policies contribute to the industry's expansion, enhancing healthcare access and delivery systems.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the North America temporary healthcare staffing market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the North America temporary healthcare staffing market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the North America temporary healthcare staffing market.

Driving Factors

The need for healthcare services is growing due to an aging population and the prevalence of chronic diseases, which is one of the factors propelling the North American temporary healthcare staffing market. Temporary staffing is a practical and effective way to address the healthcare industry's shortage of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. With the help of this market, healthcare providers can easily adjust to changes in patient volume, seasonal demands, and staff absences, guaranteeing that patients receive reliable, superior treatment. In addition, temporary staffing is now a feasible alternative to hiring permanent employees due to the growing trend of healthcare facilities seeking to reduce expenses without sacrificing operational effectiveness.

Restraining Factors

Short-term staffing in healthcare can cause quality and continuity issues, as temporary workers may not be fully integrated into current teams, leading to disruptions in care delivery. Higher expenses and regulatory concerns about credentialing and licensing can also hinder market development in a financially strained healthcare system.

Market Segmentation

The North America temporary healthcare staffing market share is classified into type and application.

• The per diem nurse staffing segment accounted for the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The North America temporary healthcare staffing market is segmented by type into physician staffing, per diem nurse staffing, travel nurse staffing, and allied healthcare staffing. Among these, the per diem nurse staffing segment accounted for the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Per diem nurse staffing involves daily nursing employment in healthcare centers to meet short-term staffing needs, a demand driven by the growth of healthcare services, workforce shortages, seasonal variations, and increased patient loads.

• The staffing gaps segment accounted for the highest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the North America temporary healthcare staffing market is divided into staffing gaps, seasonal demand, emergencies, temporary project support, crisis response teams, telemedicine & remote care, and others. Among these, the staffing gaps segment accounted for the highest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Staffing shortages in healthcare, particularly in hospitals and clinics, are a persistent issue due to factors like employee attrition, long leave, and hard-to-fill permanent vacancies. Temporary healthcare staffing is employed to ensure continuous patient care without compromising service quality.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the North America temporary healthcare staffing market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Aya Healthcare
• AMN Healthcare
• Favorite Healthcare Staffing
• Cross Country Healthcare
• Nursefinders
• StaffHealth.com
• Maxim Healthcare Services
• MedPro Healthcare Staffing
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In September 2023, Sumo Medical Staffing, a specialized locum tenens agency in the United States, was purchased by Acacium Group, a partner for the delivery of healthcare and life sciences. Through this acquisition, Acacium Group increased its footprint in the United States, improved its staffing capabilities, and cemented its standing as a top partner in the delivery of healthcare worldwide.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at North America, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the North America temporary healthcare staffing market based on the below-mentioned segments:

North America Temporary Healthcare Staffing Market, By Type

• Physician Staffing
• Per Diem Nurse Staffing
• Travel Nurse Staffing
• Allied Healthcare Staffing

North America Temporary Healthcare Staffing Market, By Application

• Staffing Gaps
• Seasonal Demand
• Emergencies
• Temporary Project Support
• Crisis Response Teams
• Telemedicine & Remote Care
• Others