- In March 2024, Mercy Health, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., reported saving over USD 30 million by adopting an AI-powered workforce management strategy to reduce dependency on premium labor. The approach significantly optimized nurse staffing through predictive scheduling, reducing reliance on agency nurses and aligning shift demand with real-time availability. This shift to strategic flexible staffing underscores the industry's increasing integration of advanced technologies to improve workforce efficiency and reduce costs
- In February 2024, StaffDNA launched a next-generation digital marketplace enabling healthcare facilities and clinicians to interact directly for per diem and travel staffing opportunities. This on-demand self-service platform offers real-time matching, credential management, and shift booking without third-party intervention. The innovation marks a shift toward greater transparency and flexibility in the per diem nurse staffing space, enhancing responsiveness and clinician autonomy
- In May 2024, Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA) announced its merger with TotalMed, forming one of the largest healthcare staffing platforms in the U.S. This strategic consolidation is aimed at expanding national reach, streamlining service offerings, and enhancing capacity to serve both urban and underserved rural facilities through integrated per diem and travel staffing solutions. The merger reflects the market’s trend toward scalability and comprehensive service delivery
- In January 2024, ShiftMed, a major player in flexible nursing workforce solutions, reported significant adoption of its AI-driven scheduling and shift-matching system across major hospital networks. By leveraging real-time analytics and geolocation tools, the platform aligns available nurses with facility demand more accurately, particularly for per diem shifts. This development showcases how technology is being used to improve workforce reliability and reduce scheduling gaps in healthcare
- In December 2023, Nursa, a per diem nursing recruiting platform, secured an USD 80 million Series B funding round led by Drive Capital, bringing its total funding to USD 100 million. With nearly 95,000 nurse users, Nursa aims to enhance on-demand staffing efficiency and reduce costs for healthcare providers
