Pros and cons of working as a Per Diem nurse

Per diem simply means requirement on daily basis. You are never guaranteed hours as a per diem employee, unlike the other employees. Many medical professionals work per diem to pick up some extra money in addition to their full-time positions. Though it is a highly in-demand job there are some factors that you should consider when deciding whether to choose this as a career or not. 

Pros of being a Per diem nurse :

• Generous pay - A nurse who works as a per diem tends to make a higher hourly wage than a full-time nurse because the employer is not required to offer benefits.
• Ease in work - There is flexibility and ease in working as you get to choose your schedule and control your time.
• Negligible pressure - You show up, save your time, do your work, and then clock out.
• More diversity - You will get the opportunity to move around and experience multiple healthcare environments.

Cons of this nursing job :

• Unpredictable - A certain amount of comfort comes with a routine. When partnered with a nursing agency, you’re not guaranteed or able to predict shifts.
• More first days - You might get to experience those first-day-of-work jitters more frequently than you’d like.

After considering all the pros and cons we can conclude that overall per diem nursing is an incredible field of nursing as it has so many options like how much you work and pick up shifts. If you are planning to work on a daily basis, don't think twice to join Msg staffing. We are offering reliable per diem nursing jobs in MA with a good salary and a great working environment.