Per-diem staffing excels when demand is volatile — weekend call-outs, seasonal census, or single-unit surges. You pay for confirmed shifts without carrying long-term headcount you cannot sustain in quieter months.
Long-term contracts make sense when you know census and acuity will hold steady for weeks or months. Continuity reduces orientation time, improves documentation quality, and gives residents and staff familiar faces on the floor.
Many Iconic partners blend both: a contract core for baseline coverage plus a per-diem pool for spikes. We will help you model the mix honestly — competitive quotes once we understand your contract length, specialties, and shift differentials.