Nurse bureaus are agencies or organizations that provide staffing solutions for healthcare facilities by supplying qualified nursing professionals on a temporary or permanent basis. These bureaus play a crucial role in addressing staffing shortages, ensuring continuity of care, and maintaining quality standards in healthcare settings.

Nurse bureaus typically recruit and employ a diverse range of nursing professionals, including registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs). They carefully screen and vet candidates to ensure they possess the necessary qualifications, skills, and certifications required for the positions they fill.

Healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home healthcare agencies, rely on nurse bureaus to meet their staffing needs during periods of high demand, such as staff shortages, seasonal fluctuations, or special projects. Nurse bureaus provide flexibility, allowing facilities to adjust their staffing levels according to patient volume, without the administrative burden of recruitment and hiring.