It's a great time to work in healthcare! From travel and local contracts to permanent placement and full-time float pools, you have a huge variety of career options to choose from in 2025. But how can you make sure you're getting the most value from all those opportunities, and landing the best healthcare jobs to meet your full career potential?
Here's a closer look at the many employment options that await you in the new year, and how each one can help you Thrive in '25.
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How Will You Thrive? Choosing the Right Job Type
One of the most exciting parts of working as a nurse or any other type of healthcare professional is the many different job options you have available to you, some of which you may not have considered before.
For instance, did you know that RNs, LPNs, and LVNS are actually more in demand than NPs right now? Or that travel jobs pay extra to cover your housing? Did you know that you can work full-time with benefits in a resource pool, or as an interim manager if you have leadership or management experience?
This is info you need to know if you truly want to Thrive in '25! So with that in mind, here's a rundown of the types of jobs that every healthcare worker should understand.
Travel Healthcare Jobs
The Basics: Travel nursing and travel healthcare jobs are temporary contract assignments, usually 13 weeks long. They offer stipends — or additional pay — for housing and transportation costs. Travel opportunities are available for nursing and allied professionals to thrive in new experiences and settings!
Is it for you? Are you seeking adventure or a change of scenery? With travel jobs, you literally get paid to travel. And traveling isn’t just for nurses, either — there's plenty of opportunities to allied health professionals like techs and therapists.
Are you in demand? We're seeing a surge in travel jobs for ER and ICU nurses, and for cath lab and radiology technologists. Explore your next travel job opportunity!
- Get HealthTrust Perks: Once you're credentialed in our network, you can use the Go HWS app to instantly access hundreds of exclusive travel jobs!
Contract Nursing and Healthcare Jobs
The Basics: Local contract jobs are also temporary assignments. But unlike travel jobs, they're aimed at healthcare professionals who want to thrive nearby! Want to spark your curiosity and explore a new setting without the commitment? Contract roles could be your perfect fit!
Is it for you? Want to thrive in something new, or just need some more variety in your healthcare career? If you usually work full-time, consider contract work in another location.
Are you in demand? Local contract opportunities are surging for radiology techs and med/surg nurses. You can view all open local contract jobs here.
- HealthTrust Perks: You'll find plenty of local contract job opportunities at the new HealthTrust jobsite.
Per Diem Healthcare Jobs
The Basics: In a per diem job, you’re on standby to take on extra shifts during a set period of time. Your schedule will depend on the employer's needs. You could enjoy a steady flow of work to sharpen your skills or take advantage of extended downtime to relax and recharge!
Is it for you? Looking to make more money? You can work a per diem job in addition to your regular, full-time position to boost your pay in a big way. Or, you can work per diem assignments as your main career if you want more schedule flexibility, but still want to keep the paychecks coming in!
Are you in demand? Telemetry and PCU are the most in-demand per diem nurses. For allied, respiratory therapists and surgical technologists are most in demand. See all open per diem jobs here.
- HealthTrust Perks: Already working with us? Switching to per diem jobs for a healthier work/life balance is easy with HealthTrust! Exclusive to those registered with HealthTrust, you can download it for Apple or Android today.
Full-Time Healthcare Jobs
The Basics: Unlike contract work, permanent placement healthcare jobs provide full-time employment without a set period of time. This means you’ll get full benefits and salary, and potentially sign-on bonuses, too. Some even offer relocation assistance, for an added bonus that travelers may appreciate.
Is it for you? Craving stability? If you’re looking to go beyond contract work and get long-term, full-time employment, permanent placement jobs may be the way to go. And don't forget, resource pool jobs offer competitive pay, benefits, preferred scheduling along with full-time, permanent employment.
Are you in demand? As we kick off 2025, job demand is highest for med/surg RNs and dialysis nurses, techs, and more. If you're looking for your next full-time role, connect with a recruiter today!
- HealthTrust Perks: We offer exclusive permanent placement jobs with one of the country's leading health systems that you won't find anywhere else.
Full-Time Resource Pools
The Basics: Similar to permanent placement, resource pool jobs are full-time, not contract-based. Also called float pools, resource pool jobs assign you to different units or departments in need of help at a given time, either within a single healthcare facility, or across a network of providers.
Is it for you? Experience matters in nursing, and resource pool work is a great way to build it fast with exposure to a variety of settings, units, best practices, tech, and more. If you're interested in super-charging your career, skillset, and professional network, floating might be the right choice for you!
Are you in demand? Med/surg, telemetry, PCU, and ICU nurses are the most in-demand for float pool jobs right now. See all open resource pool jobs here.
- HealthTrust Perks: We're a leader in staffing resource pools for leading hospitals! You can browse hundreds of float pool jobs at healthtrustjobs.com.
Interim Leadership Jobs
The Basics: Interim leader jobs are temporary management positions. Like locum jobs, these are fill-in roles while an employer determines exactly what type of full-time replacement they need. They can be clinical (nursing directors and managers) and non-clinical (executives and HR professionals).
Is it for you? Looking to make the shift to management? While many interim leader jobs require previous leadership experience, it's also a great way to build management skills in different types of facilities to boost your chances of getting hired as a full-time manager in the near future.
Are you in demand? We're seeing more openings for interim directors of burn services and interim managers of sterile processing. See all open interim leadership jobs here.
- HealthTrust Perks: What better way to ignite your career potential than with a management job? We've got exclusive opportunities at healthtrustjobs.com.
Thrive with the Best Healthcare Jobs in 2025
So, which of these are the best healthcare jobs for you? Remember, your career path is in your hands — and with all the opportunities available today, that means you have the power to mix and match the type of jobs you want to work.
And if you're still in the dark about some of those types of jobs, we're here to help! Whether you’re new to HealthTrust, between assignments, or even currently employed, we’ve always got plenty of opportunities in travel, local, locums, per diem, float pools, and more. Just fill out a quick application here and a HealthTrust recruiter will be in touch to discuss your best options to Thrive in '25.
Find the Best Healthcare Jobs with HealthTrust!
Never underestimate your potential! As a nursing or healthcare professional, you're in demand — and it’s time to get excited about your career! Stay tuned to the HealthTrust blog for more jobs, insights, and much more, as we continue to Thrive in the New Year!
