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Humana

Talent Management Coordinator-VSP

Arlington, VA · On-site

$65K - $88K/yr

This role is part of the Variable Staffing Pool( VSP), which pays at an hourly rate. VSP Humana associates work part to full time hours based on business need. VSPs are not eligible for associate ...

Lexington Medical Center (SC)

RN (Flex)

Columbia, SC · On-site

LH Northeast Surgery Part Time Day Shift Day Shift FlexPlan is a staffing schedule in which employees are required to "flex" their standard hours up to full time hours to accommodate variable ...

Lexington Medical Center

RRT (Flex)

West Columbia, SC · On-site

FlexPlan is a staffing schedule in which employees are required to "flex" their standard hours up to full time hours to accommodate variable staffing needs due to census, volume or acuity levels to ...

Lexington Medical Center

RN (Flex)

Columbia, SC · On-site

LH Northeast Surgery Part Time Day Shift Day Shift FlexPlan is a staffing schedule in which employees are required to "flex" their standard hours up to full time hours to accommodate variable ...

Lexington Medical Center

RN (Flex)

Columbia, SC · On-site

LH Northeast Surgery Part Time Day Shift Day Shift FlexPlan is a staffing schedule in which employees are required to "flex" their standard hours up to full time hours to accommodate variable ...

Lexington Medical Center

RRT (Flex)

West Columbia, SC · On-site

FlexPlan is a staffing schedule in which employees are required to "flex" their standard hours up to full time hours to accommodate variable staffing needs due to census, volume or acuity levels to ...

Veracity

RN Oncology

Nashville, TN · On-site

Renal Medical 1:6, Medical Oncology 1:4 Core Staffing Plan Variable staffing grid to include: Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Nurse Interns ...

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How much do variable staffing jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for variable staffing in the United States is $17.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is variable staffing?

Variable staffing is a workforce management strategy where the number of employees is adjusted based on current workload or business needs. This approach allows organizations to efficiently manage labor costs and ensure they have the right number of staff during peak and off-peak times. Variable staffing can involve hiring temporary, part-time, or on-call workers to supplement full-time staff. It is commonly used in industries with fluctuating demands, such as retail, hospitality, and healthcare.

How does working in a variable staffing role impact daily schedules and workload expectations?

Variable staffing roles often require flexibility, as schedules and workloads can change based on organizational needs, project timelines, or unexpected staffing shortages. Employees in these positions should be comfortable with adjusting their shifts, sometimes with short notice, and may experience fluctuations in weekly hours. While this can present challenges for work-life balance, it also offers opportunities to gain experience across different departments and build a diverse skill set. Collaboration with various teams is common, fostering a dynamic work environment and broad professional network.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a variable staffing coordinator role, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Variable Staffing Coordinator, you typically need strong organizational abilities, time management skills, and experience in workforce planning or human resources. Familiarity with scheduling software, HR information systems (HRIS), and possibly certifications like PHR or SHRM-CP are beneficial. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and adaptability help you respond quickly to staffing needs and collaborate with various teams. These skills are crucial for efficiently matching workforce supply with fluctuating demand, ensuring smooth operations and cost-effectiveness.

What is the difference between Variable Staffing vs Temporary Staffing?

AspectVariable StaffingTemporary Staffing
CredentialsVaries by industry, often no specific certifications requiredTypically requires basic employment documentation, sometimes industry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentFlexible, project-based, or seasonal rolesShort-term, often in-office or on-site roles
Employer UsageUsed for fluctuating workforce needs, project-based workUsed for covering absences, seasonal peaks, or short-term projects

Variable Staffing and Temporary Staffing both address short-term workforce needs, but Variable Staffing offers more flexibility for fluctuating project demands, while Temporary Staffing is often used for specific short-term roles like covering leaves or seasonal work. Understanding these differences helps employers choose the right staffing solution for their needs.

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Infographic showing various Variable Staffing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,967 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

RN (Flex) - Mother / Baby / Gyn

Lexington Medical Center

West Columbia, SC • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Lexington Medical Center rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 105 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

507th of 1,065 rated hospitals

Job description

Mother / Baby / Gyn
Part Time
PM/N Shift
Nights
FlexPlan is a staffing schedule in which employees are required to "flex" their standard hours up to full time hours to accommodate variable staffing needs due to census, volume or acuity levels to meet the department needs. Eligible for Full-time benefits.
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Job Summary
Utilizes the nursing process to promote and restore patient's health status; collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provides physical and psychological support to patients, family members and significant others; and supervises assigned team members. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching and the provision of care, supportive and restorative care and/or support of a peaceful death. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the Lexington County Health District, American Nurses Association Standards and in accordance with the provisions/statues set forth by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
FlexPlan is a staffing schedule in which employees are required to "flex" their standard hours up to full time hours to accommodate variable staffing needs due to census, volume or acuity levels to meet the department needs. Eligible for Full-time benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: ADN, Diploma or Bachelors of Science in Nursing
*New graduate RN's who acquire their generic RN education through an on-line program will not meet LMC minimum qualifications
Minimum Years of Experience: None
*Critical Care, Medical/Surgical, Intermediate, and Emergency Department units will not consider newly graduated Nurses without post-graduation experience, except for those that have successfully completed LMC's Nurse Residency Program.
Substitutable Education & Experience: None
Required Certifications/Licensure: Current RN license to practice in the State of South Carolina.
**Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education/certification for various nursing specialties.
Required Training: None
Essential Functions
PATIENT CARE AND SUPPORT
  • Establishes positive rapport with patient and family.
  • Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
  • Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; provides education to patient, and family in a manner they can understand their condition, medications, and self-care skills, etc. and provides them ample opportunity to ask questions.
  • Serves as patient/family advocate
  • Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  • Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursingjudgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems.
  • Identifies, synthesizes and interprets sources of data using reasonable clinical judgement to respond to dynamic situations in a timely and effective manner.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Uses ethical decision making processes and advocates for acceptable patient outcomes.
  • L&D Only: RN's with 2 years or more of L&D experience who have completed training and competency verification may perform qualified medical screening examinations under EMTALA.

CLINICAL WORK QUALITY
  • Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
  • Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
  • Participates in process/performance improvement activities and initiatives utilizing evidence based practice to maintain and/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
  • Documents all patient care activities accurately and timely.
  • Provides safe, appropriate, quality of care and support to patients and family members.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Appropriately utilizes all nursing supplies and equipment.
  • Demonstrates effective teamwork skills and maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
  • Promptly responds to all communication devices in order to meet patient needs.
  • Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Meets or exceeds all LMC requirements for attendance and service expectations.
  • Maintains required certifications.
  • Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes.
  • Complies with all annual employee health requirements.
  • Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.
  • Earns a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually within specialty.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:
  • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
  • Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
  • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
  • Adoption assistance
  • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

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