Per diem nursing jobs, also known as "PRN" nursing jobs, are different from full-time salaried nursing and part-time contract nursing in several ways. For one, per diem nurses are generally paid a higher hourly rate than full-time or part-time nurses. Per diem nurses are also able to choose what shifts they accept, creating more flexibility than full-time or contract positions where hours and schedules are set. Unlike full-time nurses, per diem workers work as independent contractors, meaning they are responsible for estimating their own taxes and do not receive benefits like health insurance.