California Per Diem Nurses Fight for Fair Treatment

California Per Diem Nurses Face Challenges: A Fight for Fair Treatment and Representation California's healthcare system faces a critical shortage of nurses, leading to a heavy reliance on per diem workers. However, these temporary nurses often lack the benefits and protections afforded to their full-time counterparts. This disparity has sparked debate and concern among nurses and healthcare advocates. One TikTok video, created by Aprnbeauty, a nurse who identifies as a creator of "Nurses in the News," sheds light on the issue. She highlights the struggle of per diem nurses to obtain adequate benefits and representation within the system. Aprnbeauty claims that full-time union nurses often file grievances on behalf of per diem nurses, but these actions are not always successful in securing better treatment or compensation. "The full-time union nurses brought this to them and complained!" Aprnbeauty states in her video, referring to management's lack of action. She further points out that many California nurses support a policy change to ensure that per diem opportunities are prioritized for California residents, allowing them to benefit from the improvements secured through union efforts. The video underscores the need for a more equitable system that supports all nurses, regardless of employment status. It highlights the human cost of the current situation and calls for a conversation on how to improve conditions for per diem nurses in California and beyond.