The Generational Push Behind Smarter, More Flexible Nurse Scheduling

By Sarah Knight, ShiftMed Content Manager//Float Pools, Workforce Flexibility, White Paper
A desk with a stethoscope, computer, and a copy of the ShiftMed white paper on how a multigenerational nursing workforce is fueling demand for flexible float pool models.

Today’s nursing workforce spans four generations, each with unique priorities—flexibility, stability, and purpose. From Baby Boomers easing into retirement to Gen Z seeking autonomy, a one-size-fits-all model no longer works.

ShiftMed empowers hospitals and health systems to offer a customizable menu of employment options that meet diverse worker needs while improving scheduling efficiency.

By layering core staff, PRN tiers, float pools, and external support—and enabling personalized shift selection through mobile technology—you can build a more agile, cost-effective workforce.

This optimized, flexible framework scales across units, fills gaps faster, and puts the right nurse in the right place at the right time—reducing burnout and improving care consistency. The result? Higher engagement, better retention, and a workforce ready for the future.

Flexible Nurse Scheduling Made Easy

This white paper reveals how top hospitals are transforming flexible employment options into strategic advantages to meet the needs of a multigenerational workforce.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why workforce flexibility must start with choice—yours and theirs.

  • How to structure a workforce that scales across units and facilities while reducing labor costs.

  • What motivates each generation of nurses and how to keep them engaged and loyal.

  • How top health systems are transforming labor outcomes with a tech-powered, human-centered approach.

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Unlock proven strategies to build a resilient multigenerational workforce built to thrive now and in the future.