Three workforce shifts matter as hospitals plan for 2026: 1. The workforce is more modular. Clinicians now flex between PRN, travel, interim, and full-time depending on life stage and burnout cycles. 2. Leadership mobility is rising. Directors and CNOs increasingly treat interim work as strategic career development. 3. Compact licensing is accelerating scale. Market boundaries are dissolving as more states join the NLC. For staffing firms, competitive advantage now comes from

Turnover among acute care RNs climbed for the fifth year in a row, and not just because clinicians are “burned out.” The deeper story is workload compression, staffing ratios, and support gaps that make 12-hour shifts feel like 16. We’re also seeing seasoned RNs exit hospitals for ambulatory settings, home health, infusion, and virtual care—roles that deliver clinical impact without the constant triage stress.   The implication for hospitals entering 2026: retention is no lon

The vacancy cost for an RN isn’t a theoretical spreadsheet argument—it’s real dollars tied to overtime, agency dependence, throughput delays, reduced case volume, and even CMS penalties. In 2026, health systems are finally calculating those numbers with CFO-level rigor.   Benchmarks vary by region and service line, but the range is startling: RN vacancies can cost $7,500–$12,500 per month, while leadership vacancies (CNO, Director, Manager) can easily surpass six figures when

After two years of volatility, the 2026 hiring landscape is finally showing patterns that health systems can actually plan around. Demand for clinical talent remains elevated, but the profile of that demand is shifting: less “panic traveler onboarding” and more “strategic capacity-building.” CFOs are scrutinizing labor spend, CMOs want predictable quality, and HR leaders are desperate for sustainable pipelines. From a staffing perspective, speed and fit are becoming the decis

When patient volume spikes, we relieve operational strain by deploying qualified bedside clinicians in 2–5 business days. With 20+ years of experience and a No Placement, No Payment guarantee, we become an extension your workforce—rapidly stabilizing staffing, reducing overtime, and protecting quality of care.   For example: a 30‑bed med‑surg unit facing a sudden 20% census increase avoided costly overtime by onboarding interim RNs within three days, keeping nurse‑to‑patient

We shorten time-to-fill to 2–5 days and reduce hiring risk through rigorous screening, skills validation, and behavioral fit assessments! Hospitals are losing time—and money—because of common hiring pitfalls: long time-to-fill, poor cultural fit, and insufficient vetting. We’ve seen each issue play out in real placements, costing facilities staffing gaps, overtime, and disrupted patient care.   At Hathaway, our precision recruiting and 20+ years of experience shorten time-to-

We vet every candidate through a multi-step protocol—credential verification, reference checks, skills assessments, and culture-fit interviews—so you get clinicians who meet both clinical standards and team expectations.   That thoroughness reduces onboarding surprises and improves retention, translating to faster productivity and lower replacement costs.   Learn how our process protects your hiring outcomes: www.hathawayhealthcarestaffing.com   #HealthcareStaffing #ClinicalS

When clinical staffing crises hit, we move fast and we move smart. Within 2–5 business days our rapid‑response process triages your urgent needs, taps a global network of vetted clinicians, and applies rigorous credentialing to preserve care continuity. With 20+ years of healthcare staffing experience and our “No Placement, No Payment, No Risk” guarantee, hospitals, medical facilities, and private practices .get qualified teams without compromising quality. Learn how we stabi

We meticulously vet every clinician so your facility receives safe, ready-to-work staff from day one. Our process includes comprehensive background checks, license and credential verification, clinical skills validation, and cultural-fit assessments — all documented for your review. Backed by 20+ years in healthcare staffing and global sourcing capabilities, we pair speed with rigor to reduce placement risk. Plus our No Placement, No Payment promise means you only pay for cli

As hiring managers preparing for Q1, you can avoid three common year‑end hiring pitfalls. 1) Losing passive candidates over the holidays — we keep momentum with proactive outreach from our global candidate network so promising clinicians stay engaged. 2) Unclear role requirements — our consultative intake process clarifies must‑haves and cultural fit up front, cutting screening time. 3) Delayed credentialing — our rigorous vetting and credential verification accelerates place

As hospital leaders finalize Q1 budgets and rosters, we recommend three tactical moves based on Hathaway’s clinical staffing success. 1) Secure flexible interim coverage to ensure uninterrupted patient care while searches continue. 2) Implement cross‑training to reduce single‑role exposure and lower overtime expenses. 3) Maintain prioritized candidate pools for critical shifts to shorten time‑to‑fill. Hathaway routinely fills critical roles in 2–5 business days, so these tact

With 20+ years of clinical staffing experience, we combine rapid response with rigorous credentialing, so coverage is reliable and low risk. For one anonymized case, a 250‑bed community hospital reduced RN vacancy time from four weeks to three days, restoring full bedside coverage and reducing agency overtime by 38%. Partnering with us means predictable operations, faster patient coverage, and fewer staffing headaches. Learn how we can support your team: https://www.hathawayh

We help hospitals and medical practices eliminate common hiring bottlenecks—credentialing delays, limited talent pools, and costly turnover—so you can maintain operational continuity and control costs. Our streamlined credential verification and vetted candidate pipelines reduce time-to-fill and shorten vacancy exposure; clients routinely see faster placements and stronger retention. Learn how Hathaway Healthcare Staffing turns hiring friction into predictable workforce resul

When vacancies threaten patient ratios and drive overtime, we move fast. With 20+ years in clinical staffing and a global talent network, Hathaway fills critical roles in 2–5 business days using rigorous vetting and our “No Placement, No Payment” guarantee. The result: uninterrupted care, lower overtime expenses, and greater operational stability. Learn how our rapid-response playbook can protect your unit’s performance and budget.  https://www.hathawayhealthcarestaffing.com/