Working for a nursing agency is an opportunity to have a more varied professional life and to overcome the lack of fulfilment that some nurses feel they suffer from during their careers. Being happy and satisfied at work can make a huge difference to how you feel about life in general, and partnering with a nursing agency might be the ideal way to do this. Therefore, we here at Last Call have put together a list of just some of the benefits of working for a nursing agency.
 
More flexibility in your schedule - If you’re working directly for any employer, then you’re restricted by their rotations and shift patterns. This is not the case when you’re working for a nursing agency, as you’ll have much more choice and flexibility about when you work and be able to fit this into your life in a way that suits you.
 
Minimise stress and burnout - Because you’ll have greater control over your schedule, you can prioritise your self-care and mental health and avoid getting into a situation where you are overwhelmed and burnt out. If you need a break or don’t want to work during a specific time, then you can simply choose not to.
 
More options - Nurses work in many different areas of the health service, from GP surgeries to hospitals, and if you’re working with a nursing agency, then you’ll be able to choose to work in the location where you feel the most comfortable.
 
Better pay - Nursing agency hourly rates tend to be higher than the equivalent of working directly for an employer. In fact, you could increase your hourly rate by more than 60% by making the shift to working with a nursing agency, which can increase further with the addition of overtime.
 
Enjoy more variety and patient focus - As a non-permanent member of staff, you’re much less likely to be burdened with admin, stocktaking or handling complaints. Instead, you’ll be focused on patient work, which is likely to deliver much more satisfaction on a day-to-day basis. Plus, you’ll have more variety, not just in terms of the work that you do, but in the patients and people you work with too.
 
Avoid sticky political situations - Office politics exist in a healthcare environment as much as any other. However, if you’re working with a nursing agency, you don’t need to get involved and can simply leave it behind at the end of the shift. Agency work also tends to involve less management, which can relieve the pressure on the way that you interact with others you’re working with.
 
Working for a nursing agency like Last Call Healthcare offers a vast number of benefits for professionals who are looking for something different and more in-keeping with their career choices. To find out more about the opportunities we present at Last Call, visit our Healthcare Specialisms page and browse what we have to offer.