Frequently asked questions

Many facilities experience qualified professionals applying within hours, with coverage often starting the same day or next shift. For hospitals and agencies, additional orientation or vetting steps may apply, but our pre-credentialed talent pool accelerates the process, helping you meet staffing needs efficiently, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality care with minimal disruption.  

We focus on essential direct care roles: CNAs, QMAs, LPNs, RNs, and therapists (e.g., RT, PT, OT). Our placements are tailored to diverse care settings, delivering the right talent to maintain high-quality care across your operations—no matter the acuity or setting.  

We focus on assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, hospice and home health agencies, long term acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and plan to expand further into acute care hospitals, clinics, dental offices, etc.  

Every professional in our network undergoes comprehensive screening, including primary source license and certification verification, criminal background checks, employment history review, and ongoing monitoring for expirations or changes. We align with state/federal regulations and use automated tools to track compliance in real time—ensuring only fully credentialed talent is available for your shifts, so you can prioritize safe, high-quality patient care without compliance worries.  

Our professionals are rigorously vetted locals with verified credentials, backgrounds, and real-time compliance monitoring—leading to high show-up rates and strong facility feedback. Our no-fault conduct policy enforces strict standards for attendance and behavior, ensuring ongoing accountability. Many become repeat favorites, building familiarity and continuity. Facilities often report fewer no-shows and better reliability than traditional agencies. See the difference yourself— Schedule a quick demo.

Yes—our tech-powered marketplace connects you directly to a vetted local pool of per diem and PRN professionals, bypassing high markups from traditional agencies and travel nursing contracts. Facilities often achieve significant savings on overtime, premium pay, travel stipends, and fees—while gaining local talent who become invested in your facility, leading to better continuity of care, quicker orientation, and more reliable coverage during peaks, call-offs, or census changes.  

MyShyft uses a transparent, pay-for-what-you-use model—no upfront fees, subscriptions, or minimums. You only pay for the actual hours worked. Our facilities and agencies routinely book shifts at rates lower than overtime, and with MyShyft’s no-cost recruiting, the savings add up fast—helping you optimize your staffing budget.  

Our model delivers true flexibility: per diem and PRN shifts on a shift-by-shift basis—no 13-week contracts, no minimums, no long-term commitments. Use as much or as little as needed. Fill single-shift gaps, block shifts for seasonal peaks, or cover extended transitions with pre-vetted local talent. Scale effortlessly to prevent understaffing, slash overtime, and keep operations running smoothly.  

Yes—our flexible marketplace excels at both. For short-term needs like call-offs, illness, or daily gaps, post single shifts and get quick coverage from local talent. For longer-term requirements (e.g., seasonal peaks, leaves of absence, or transitional periods), you can post recurring/block shifts, build relationships with reliable regulars who return often, or maintain ongoing access to the same vetted pool. No contracts mean you scale up or down effortlessly, maintaining continuity while controlling costs and avoiding over-reliance on expensive temp solutions.  

Yes—our platform is designed for easy oversight across multiple facilities or sites. Managers use a single account to post shifts, view available professionals, select matches, and monitor coverage in real time, whether you run one location or multiple sites across your organization.  

Getting started is simple and fast—no long-term staffing commitments. Sign up for a free account, complete our standard customer agreement, and gain immediate platform access. Post shifts and fill them with qualified professionals who apply in real time. Have questions or want a demo? Fill out our quick interest form