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Travel nurses are more likely to complete or extend assignments when they experience flexibility, support, and desirable conditions. Understanding these factors is key for hospitals to improve travel nurse retention.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Nursing Workforce Studies
Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

Hospitals increasingly rely on travel nurses to address staffing shortages.
Understanding travel nurse decision-making is crucial for retention and return on investment.
The study addresses the growing utilization of travel nurses in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore factors influencing travel nurse assignment completion, extension, or early departure.
To identify key drivers of travel nurse decision-making regarding contract duration.
To understand the travel nurse perspective on assignment satisfaction.

Main Methods:

Qualitative research design utilizing semistructured interviews.
A survey was administered to participants.
Data collected from travel nurses at two urban academic centers, spanning pre- and post-pandemic periods.

Main Results:

Three primary themes emerged: flexibility, support, and conditions.
Flexibility in scheduling and assignment terms was a significant factor.
Perceived support from the institution and desirable location conditions influenced decisions.

Conclusions:

Travel nurses are more inclined to stay in assignments offering flexibility, support, and appealing locations.
Aligning institutional needs with travel nurse expectations fosters mutually beneficial relationships.
Recommendations for improving travel nurse retention through better matching of expectations and conditions.