Gig Economy in Nursing

Author(s)	Ms. Riya Parth Shukal, Ms. Urmila Savadasbhai Ravliya
Country	India
Abstract	The integration of the gig economy into nursing has emerged as a response to longstanding challenges in healthcare staffing, particularly nurse shortages and burnout. Platforms such as CareRev, ShiftMed, and Clipboard Health offer nurses the flexibility to select shifts that align with their personal schedules, thereby promoting a better work-life balance. This model also enables healthcare facilities to address staffing gaps promptly. However, the gig economy in nursing presents several challenges, including inadequate orientation and training for nurses in unfamiliar settings, lack of employment benefits, income variability, and potential algorithmic discrimination in shift allocations. Recommendations for improvement encompass implementing standardized training programs, ensuring transparent pay structures, advocating for access to employment benefits, and establishing regulatory oversight to monitor the impact on patient outcomes and nurse well-being.
Keywords	Gig economy, nursing, healthcare staffing, nurse flexibility, shift platforms, training, employment benefits, income variability, algorithmic discrimination, regulatory oversight.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-13
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.47975
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9qqd5

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