Nursing has become a new frontier for gig work, and it's creating the same issues that Uber drivers face

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Some nurses are turning to gig work apps to find shifts at hospitals and other medical facilities.

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I grew up undocumented in a red state. I now have my dream career after receiving DACA — but my childhood was full of fear.

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Left: Quiroz and his wife. Right: Quiroz with his wife and two kids.
Quiroz and his wife work at the same hospital in Texas.

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I took a job in New Zealand after my life turned upside down. I love it here, but it's not sustainable.

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Camille Fahrnbauer said she needed multiple days to recover from a nursing shift in the U.S.

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I doubled my salary by becoming a travel nurse. You can't just wait around for a raise — you need to take bold actions.

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Chan was working for below the average hourly rate for nurses in California.
Louie Chan is a nurse in the Bay Area.

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I help tired moms take care of their newborns at night on top of my day job. It's hard but rewarding work.

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Jessica Hall said it was rewarding to help parents who were struggling to balance caring for newborns and returning to work.

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I got divorced and lost my job at the height of my success. After moving back in with my mom, I regained my self-worth.

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Nvidia Wants to Replace Nurses With AI for $9 an Hour

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Nvidia announced a collaboration with Hippocratic AI on Mond

My new employer paid 7 relocation benefits when I switched jobs. My friends and family were shocked at what they covered, and I don't think I would've gotten them if I didn't ask.

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Rebecca, 22, received relocation benefits after taking a new job earlier this year.

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I made $2 million in revenue selling my study notes. Here's how I grew my business into merch, brand deals, and YouTube.

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The pros and cons of being a 29-year-old nurse making six figures who works just 9 months a year

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A nurse fills test tubes with blood to be tested during a bloodmobile in Fullerton, CA on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
Three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are still opting to travel the country for a higher paycheck over staying at a single facility for a year or more.

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