Nurse Staffing Cost Calculator
Compare your agency and overtime spend against a flat monthly subscription.
If your facility is trying to control PRN and per diem staffing costs, this nurse staffing cost Calculator gives you a fast side-by-side estimate. Compare your current staffing agency and overtime spend against Nurse FLEX Pool, a subscription-based staffing access model from Nurses Lounge that helps healthcare facilities connect with a local Float Pool through an on-demand platform and mobile app, without hourly mark-up fees.
Estimate Your Nurse Staffing Costs Side by Side
Use the calculator to compare what you currently spend on staffing agencies and W-2 overtime against one flat monthly subscription through Nurse FLEX Pool. Your current monthly staffing mix is compared instantly so you can see whether a more predictable model may fit your facility.
Nurse Staffing Cost Calculator
Compare your current pay-per-shift staffing mix against a flat monthly subscription through Nurse FLEX Pool.
Turn on the staffing models you use today and enter your estimated cost per shift and shifts per month. The calculator totals your current monthly staffing spend as you go.
Select your facility size to estimate the Nurse FLEX Pool monthly subscription for unlimited shift posting and ongoing access to a local Float Pool.
Start in Step 1 — turn on the staffing models you use today and set your costs. Then pick your facility size to reveal your estimated savings.
Your current monthly staffing spend is calculated by multiplying cost per shift by shifts per month for each staffing model you use. That total is compared against the estimated Nurse FLEX Pool subscription for your facility size. Pricing shown is for planning purposes. Actual pricing and results depend on facility needs, staffing mix, local labor market, and fill rates.
How to Use the Nurse Staffing Cost Calculator
1. Enter your current staffing mix
Turn on staffing agency and W-2 overtime as needed, then enter your estimated cost per shift and shifts per month.
2. Select your facility size
Choose the facility size that best matches your organization to estimate your monthly Nurse FLEX Pool subscription.
3. Review your estimated savings
See your current monthly staffing spend, estimated subscription cost, and projected monthly and annual difference side by side.
Why a Flat Subscription Changes the Economics of Nurse Staffing
When a shift opens, most facilities are pushed toward the same two options: overtime or agency staffing. One drives premium labor costs and burnout pressure. The other adds hourly mark-up fees and repeated dependency on outside vendors.
Instead of paying more every time coverage gets tight, your facility gets subscription-based access to a local Float Pool through an on-demand platform and mobile app. That means more predictable budgeting, more direct control over shift approvals, and a staffing model designed to reduce reliance on temp staffing agencies.
Nurse FLEX Pool is not a staffing agency. Nurses Lounge does not charge healthcare facilities hourly mark-up fees for access to the platform.
If Your Staffing Costs Keep Rising, the Problem Usually Does Too
If you keep relying on the same overtime and agency mix, labor costs can remain volatile, nurse burnout pressure can continue building, and each urgent coverage gap can become another expensive decision.
This calculator helps you see whether a different model could give your facility a more predictable path forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the nurse staffing cost calculator work?
The calculator estimates your current monthly staffing spend by multiplying your cost per shift by your shifts per month for each staffing model you use, then comparing that total against the estimated Nurse FLEX Pool subscription for your facility size. It shows planning estimates only. Actual results depend on your staffing mix, local labor market, and fill rates.
What is Nurse FLEX Pool?
Nurse FLEX Pool is a subscription-based staffing access model from Nurses Lounge. It gives healthcare facilities access to a local Float Pool for PRN and per diem shift coverage through an on-demand platform and mobile app, without hourly mark-up fees.
What does the subscription include?
The subscription includes unlimited shift posting, unlimited permanent job postings, and the ability to showcase your facility brand to nurses on the platform. Pricing depends on facility size and staffing needs.
How is Nurse FLEX Pool different from a staffing agency?
A staffing agency charges hourly mark-up fees on every filled shift. Nurse FLEX Pool is not a staffing agency. It is a subscription-based access model that lets your facility connect directly with local nurses through the platform for one flat monthly fee.
Are the prices shown in the calculator final?
No. The pricing shown is for planning purposes. Your actual pricing depends on your facility size, staffing needs, and current program availability.
Does the calculator save or send my information?
No. The numbers you enter stay in your browser while you use the calculator. Nothing is submitted unless you choose to request your custom breakdown.
Who is this calculator for?
This calculator is designed for healthcare facilities evaluating alternatives to repeated overtime and traditional staffing agency spend for PRN and per diem coverage.