Strike nursing is a temporary role that nurses fill for nurses who go on strike. It is a type of travel nursing where nurses take on short-term contracts at facilities that are facing staffing shortages resulting from staff nurses going on strike. Strike nurses are distinct because they fill positions in facilities that are facing staffing shortages resulting from staff nurses going on strike. Strike nursing is known for receiving higher compensation in the industry due to the chaotic nature of the work. Strike pay is more often than not, the highest nursing pay out there. However, working as a strike nurse is no walk in the park. During strikes, facilities are facing significant challenges, but unlike other businesses, they can’t just shut down for a few days until the dispute is resolved. Strike nursing is a very polarizing issue, and some nurses may consider it disloyal to their striking peers.