Temporary vs. Permanent Staffing — What’s Best for Your Facility?
Healthcare facilities today face a complex set of challenges—rising patient demand, workforce burnout, and ever-tightening budgets. With these pressures, one decision can significantly affect care delivery and operational success.
Should you prioritize temporary or permanent staff?
At Ellsworth Healthcare, we specialize in helping healthcare facilities like yours find the right balance between short-term solutions and long-term stability.
Let’s explore the pros and cons of each model—and why the smartest choice might be combining both.
Temporary Staffing: Adaptability at Its Finest
Best for:
Filling unexpected absences or sudden vacancies
Covering seasonal surges and high-demand periods
Expanding capacity for new services or units
Key Benefits:
Rapid Response: Access credentialed, vetted professionals quickly
Scalable: Adjust your workforce without long-term commitments
Budget-Friendly: Lower overhead compared to full-time hires
At Ellsworth, our extensive network of qualified RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and allied health professionals is available when and where you need them.
Permanent Staffing: The Foundation of Care
Best for:
Core clinical and leadership roles
Positions requiring deep familiarity with your systems and culture
Long-term facility stability
Key Benefits:
Consistency: Continuity improves patient outcomes and team cohesion
Commitment: Staff invested in your mission, policies, and patients
Culture Fit: A stronger, more connected workplace environment
We don’t just fill positions, we find professionals aligned with your long-term goals.
The Best Approach: A Blended Staffing Strategy
Many of our partners succeed by leveraging both staffing models. Temporary professionals help manage the ups and downs, while permanent staff provide core stability.
Let us help you build a strategic, custom staffing plan that keeps your operations running smoothly no matter what.
Why Facilities Trust Ellsworth Healthcare
Full-service staffing for hospitals, long-term care, home health, behavioral health, and more
24/7 access to responsive staffing support
Stringent credentialing and compliance processes
A team that understands healthcare from the inside out
