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Nearly half of healthcare workers likely to leave: Survey

January 17, 2024

A survey of US healthcare workers found that 46% are likely to leave their current job in the next 12 months, according to a survey by Everee. The survey also found 47% are considering on-demand work opportunities such as travel nursing and per diem work.

Other findings: 66% of healthcare workers said they live paycheck to paycheck, and 67% said they have considered temporary work in addition to their regular job in order to access higher wages. Still, only 41% of worked in a temporary role in the past.

“Healthcare workers are exploring different options to sustain their financial well-being, which underscores the urgency of addressing the needs of this workforce,” Brett Barlow, CEO of Everee, said in a press release.

The survey included 312 healthcare workers in the US. Everee is a payroll platform that serves healthcare staffing firms and other businesses.

Other findings in the report included:

  • 72% feel underpaid for the work they perform.
  • 42% have been impacted by staffing shortages in their day-to-day work.
  • 21% are less satisfied with their jobs over the past 12 months.