Why do travel nurses get paid more than staff nurses?

Why do travel nurses get paid more than staff nurses?

Travel nurses were once seen as a way to fill staffing shortages or assist in times of increased need, like flu season, and because they are urgently needed, they traditionally make more money than staff nurses. But during the pandemic, hospitals have increasingly relied on travel nurses to fill the gaps. Feb 3, 2022

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