Nurses' Wages And Hours Of Work In The Covid-19 Era

The differential quantile impact of COVID-19 on the relative wages and hours of work of U.S. registered nurses in 2020 was measured. Overall, and by separate quantiles, nurses' weekly wages increased 2% when COVID-19 cases increased. Weekly hours of work fell by nearly 1%, so hourly wage rates rose by almost 3% on average. The ongoing impact of COVID-19 will likely continue to affect hours worked, overall wages, and the physical and psychological well-being of frontline workers.