Temporary Healthcare Staffing Market Report 2025

The temporary healthcare staffing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $45.75 billion in 2024 to $48.83 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing shortage of healthcare professionals, the rising demand for flexible staffing in healthcare facilities, growing burnout and resignations among full-time medical staff, higher healthcare utilization driven by expanded insurance coverage, and the rising popularity of gig-based and travel nursing models.

The temporary healthcare staffing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $62.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing occurrence of public health emergencies and pandemics, rising costs associated with full-time employment, the continued expansion of ambulatory and home care services, the growing need for coverage in rural and underserved regions, and stricter accreditation and compliance requirements. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in digital staffing platforms, the integration of workforce management systems, technology-enabled credentialing and background verification, the use of predictive analytics to forecast staffing needs, and the development of cloud-based scheduling tools.

The growing trend of medical tourism is expected to drive the expansion of the temporary healthcare staffing market in the coming years. Medical tourism involves traveling to another country to access medical care, often to obtain affordable, high-quality, or specialized treatment. The rise in this trend is largely due to the increasing cost of healthcare in developed countries, prompting patients to seek more affordable alternatives abroad. Temporary healthcare staffing plays a critical role in supporting medical tourism by providing a flexible pool of skilled professionals to handle sudden surges in patient demand, ensuring timely and high-quality care. For example, in February 2025, the US-ASEAN Business Council, a US-based non-profit organization, reported that Thailand welcomed 2.86 million medical tourists in 2023, generating \$850 million in revenue. This figure is projected to grow by 7.3% to 3.07 million visitors in 2024. Therefore, the surge in medical tourism is fueling demand for temporary healthcare staffing solutions.

Companies in the temporary healthcare staffing market are increasingly adopting technology-driven innovations, such as biometric-enabled locum tenens management, to streamline operations and reduce administrative workload for professionals on temporary assignments. Biometric-enabled locum tenens management is a secure, mobile-first platform that leverages biometric authentication to simplify administrative processes and optimize workforce management. For instance, in April 2024, CHG Healthcare Services Inc., a US-based healthcare services provider, launched MyCompHealth and MyWeatherby, two mobile-first, biometric-enabled applications designed to assist locum tenens professionals with shift scheduling, travel coordination, time tracking, and access to support services. This launch marked a significant step forward in temporary healthcare staffing, reducing administrative burdens while enhancing clinician efficiency and overall experience.

In September 2022, One Equity Partners LLC, a US-based private equity firm, acquired Prime Time Healthcare LLC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition was aimed at accelerating Prime Time Healthcare’s growth by broadening its service portfolio, strengthening technological capabilities, and pursuing strategic acquisitions in the healthcare staffing sector. Prime Time Healthcare LLC is a US-based staffing firm specializing in contract placements, including temporary travel nurses and per diem professionals.

Major players in the temporary healthcare staffing market are The Adecco Group AG, Amergies LLC, AMN Healthcare Services Inc., Jackson Healthcare Co., Aya Healthcare Inc., Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc., ProLink Services LLC, FlexCare LLC, A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC, Atlas MedStaff LLC, Nomad Health Inc., Anders Group LLC, Globe Locums Limited, Precedo Healthcare Services Ltd., Binding Minds Inc., Marvel Medical Staffing Inc., Interact Medical Ltd., 22nd Century Technologies Inc., Ambe International, and Alpha Apex Group Inc.

North America was the largest region in the temporary healthcare staffing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in temporary healthcare staffing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the temporary healthcare staffing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the consequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are severely impacting the healthcare sector, particularly in the supply of critical medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing higher costs for imported surgical instruments, imaging equipment, and consumables such as syringes and catheters, many of which have limited domestic alternatives. These increased costs are straining healthcare budgets, leading some providers to delay equipment upgrades or pass on expenses to patients. Additionally, tariffs on raw materials and components are disrupting the production of essential drugs and devices, causing supply chain bottlenecks. In response, the industry is diversifying sourcing strategies, boosting local manufacturing where possible, and advocating for tariff exemptions on life-saving medical products.

Temporary healthcare staffing refers to the employment of medical professionals in short-term positions within healthcare facilities to meet immediate workforce requirements. This approach enables healthcare institutions to adjust staffing levels in response to fluctuating patient volumes, seasonal demand, or staff shortages. Professionals are hired on a non-permanent basis, typically for a defined period or specific assignment.

The primary service types in temporary healthcare staffing include nursing, allied health, physicians, administrative roles, and others. Nursing refers to the practice of delivering care, support, and medical assistance to individuals across different stages of health and illness, provided by trained and licensed professionals. Staffing needs can vary in duration, including short-term assignments, long-term assignments, per diem staffing, and seasonal staffing. Healthcare professionals may fall under different skill levels, such as entry-level professionals, mid-level professionals, highly experienced professionals, and specialized practitioners. The key end users of these services include hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home care providers, and others.

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The temporary healthcare staffing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as travel healthcare staffing, crisis response staffing, on-demand telehealth staffing, and international healthcare staffing services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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