UNSPSC 80111606: Temporary medical staffing needs

UNSPSC 80111606 Temporary medical staffing needs is a Commodity code representing short- and long-term clinical and healthcare personnel placements by state and local governments to address staffing shortages and operational gaps. State and local agencies procure this service when internal recruitment cannot fill vacancies quickly enough to maintain operations, meet regulatory mandates, or surge capacity during emergencies. The code encompasses licensed clinical professionals (pharmacists, nurses, speech-language pathologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical laboratory scientists, emergency medical technicians, substance use disorder counselors) and healthcare support roles filled through staffing vendors who conduct recruitment, credentialing, payroll administration, and ongoing placement management. Issuing bodies include state health departments, state correctional departments, state boards of education, school districts, county sheriff's offices, county health systems, municipal utilities, workforce development boards, and universities. Recent solicitations span direct RFPs for specific clinical disciplines and cooperative purchasing vehicle notices that establish pre-negotiated staffing agreements across multiple state agencies.

Geographic concentration includes Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools, City of DeBary, Broward County, Polk County School Board), Colorado (Boulder County Sheriff's Office, Colorado Department of Corrections), California (Department of Developmental Services, Department of Public Health, Center for Laboratory Sciences), Texas (multiple state agencies and school districts), Illinois (state department emergency contracts), Utah (state correctional facilities, state board of education), and the District of Columbia. Oregon and several other states access temporary staffing through cooperative purchasing vehicles such as NASPO ValuePoint and HGAC. Representative recent opportunities include Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 24127-RFP-DST (posted August 23, 2024; response due March 23, 2026) seeking approximately 100 speech-language pathologist and 2 speech-language pathology assistant positions with weekly invoicing and 48-hour response requirements; Boulder County Sheriff's Office RFP (posted September 29, 2026; due October 26, 2026) for 24/7 Emergency Medical Technician staffing at the county jail requiring Colorado EMT certification and current CPR credentials; and the Colorado Department of Corrections RFP 2026-273 (posted August 6, 2026; due September 7, 2026) for substance use disorder assessors and clinicians across multiple correctional facilities with fixed hourly rate compensation and mandatory CDOC background screening and training. Recruitment timelines are typically measured in days to weeks; compliance requirements are rigorous, including state licensure, background checks, E-Verify, and facility security clearances. Contract values range from single-placement positions ($22–$25 per hour) to district-wide programs exceeding $11 million annually.