The unexpected way some hospitals are tackling staffing shortages

Provider organizations are tackling one of their most persistent challenges — staffing shortages — by using gig working apps to recruit workers. What does this mean for nurses?

Our take: Hard truths on the current and future state of the nursing workforce

More nurses are entering into gig work

Although “gig work” has largely been associated with companies like Uber or DoorDash, healthcare organizations are joining the gig economy as they continue to struggle with persistent staffing shortages.

Some companies, including ShiftKey and CareRev, are offering apps to connect nurses with shifts at different hospitals. These apps allow nurses more flexibility...