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

Sustainability in staffing is no longer about filling vacancies faster — it’s about reducing operational volatility. The leaders entering 2026 with the strongest workforce posture are approaching staffing as a portfolio strategy: permanent leadership for cultural continuity, an interim bench for turnover risk, and flexible bedside resources for census-driven demand. The systems that struggle are the ones still relying on single-channel hiring (posting a job and hoping clinica

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 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

At Hathaway Healthcare Staffing, we combine 20+ years of recruiting expertise with a rigorous, multi-step vetting process to deliver reliable clinical hires. We verify credentials, assess clinical skills, validate references, and run full compliance checks so candidates meet your facility’s standards from day one. The result: lower hiring risk and faster placements for hospitals and private practices. Learn how our approach protects patient care and streamlines staffing:...