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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1



              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
on Form S-1 and related Prospectus, filed under Rule 462(b) of Medical
Staffing Network Holdings, Inc. of our reports dated January 25, 2002 (except
for Note 17, as to which the date is April 12, 2002), included in the
Registration Statement (Amendment No. 3 to Form S-1 No. 333-82438) and
related Prospectus of Medical Staffing Network Holdings, Inc. filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Miami, Florida
April 15, 2002