Our nation’s nursing talent shortage is one of the most pressing challenges faced by healthcare recruiters. Their tireless efforts play a vital role in connecting talented nurses with the institutions that depend on their expertise and compassion.
Combining proprietary SeekOut data with external sources, we’ve turned our analysis into an infographic. This research highlights gaps in critically needed nursing staff and the costly reliance on travel nurses that challenges many of our nation’s health systems.
Below are some highlights from the analysis—download the complete infographic to see more.
As open roles increase, the nursing talent shortage continues
Driven by high turnover from pandemic burnout and a large number of nurses reaching retirement age, the nationwide shortage of nursing talent is further complicated by an aging population demanding care.
“It’s still a difficult and competitive market for talent in healthcare,” said Cathy Henesey, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at AdventHealth and President of the Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals. “Based on data from the Department of Labor, we expect the nursing shortage to get worse in 2023 and 2024.”
Where is the nursing shortage most dire?
Generally, less populous areas are more dependent on travel nurses and may have the greatest potential risk of experiencing shortages in the future.
These numbers paint a difficult picture, reinforcing the need for sustainable solutions to ensure healthcare organizations have the staffing resources they need to deliver exceptional care.
Related reading: How Health Systems Can Reduce Travel Nurse Spend with Talent Sourcing
How can healthcare recruiters expand their search for nursing talent?
Healthcare organizations don’t have an effective way to look for passive talent, and have a hard time finding accurate and up-to-date contact information for nurses and other healthcare candidates. There hasn’t been a good way to search state registries and get a comprehensive view of nursing talent—until now.
Learn how SeekOut for Healthcare can help your organization find the right talent and improve sourcing efficiency to stay competitive—request a demo today!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest challenges in healthcare recruiting?
Healthcare recruiting faces acute talent shortages, high turnover (especially in nursing), license and credential verification requirements, geographic constraints, and intense competition. AI tools help by dramatically expanding the searchable candidate pool.
How does SeekOut help recruit healthcare professionals?
SeekOut's database includes healthcare professionals with license data, certifications, specialties, and clinical experience. AI matching goes beyond job titles to understand clinical skills, making it easier to find qualified nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
What sourcing strategies work for nursing recruitment?
Effective nursing recruitment combines AI-powered sourcing across multiple databases, passive candidate outreach, talent pipeline building for future needs, and competitive intelligence on compensation. SeekOut helps identify nurses by specialty, certification, and location.
