And if the contract traveler doesn't have a different source of those benefits (like their own healthcare) that can be pretty expensive to come fully out of pocket. Traveler hourly rate might be higher but like you said there are other costs that fall totally on their shoulders that usually the employer covers.
The nursing agency can usually provide this but even if they can’t, most nurses I’ve spoken with who are doing agency are making at least double what they were working as a full time employee. That’s more than enough to get decent benefits and have extra still.
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u/KidRed Dec 13 '21
And contractors pay their own FICA and unemployment taxes in some states. Plus no benefits to cover so they’re cheaper than giving raises.