Solving the Nursing Shortage: Innovative Healthcare Staffing Solutions

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The ongoing shortage of nurses poses a significant challenge for healthcare organizations throughout the United States and Canada. Hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities are experiencing significant pressure to deliver high-quality care while managing increased patient volumes. In response to these challenges, many organizations are exploring innovative staffing solutions to address the staffing gap, and Express Healthcare Staffing is at the forefront of this effort.

A Widening Workforce Gap

The Health Workforce Analysis and the Canadian Nurses Association both project a shortage of 78,610 full-time RNs in 2025 and a shortage of 63,720 full-time RNs by 2030. Challenges in the healthcare workforce shortage consist of:

  • Aging workforce
  • High rates of burnout
  • Limited capacities in nursing schools
  • Significant disparities in healthcare access and outcomes

Cutting-Edge Staffing Solutions for Today’s Healthcare Industry

Flexible, technology-driven, and human-centered staffing strategies empower healthcare facilities to recruit and retain nursing and clinical staff. Express Healthcare is ready to meet your organization’s increasing needs.

  • Flexible scheduling and contract options—Today’s healthcare professionals want a job that fits their life and schedule. Express Healthcare connects facilities with nurses and clinical staff who are seeking per diem, contract, travel, and direct hire, enabling flexibility for your organization and nurses, reducing burnout and turnover.
  • Rapid technology-focused recruitment—Time is critical to find a qualified candidate for your team. At Express Healthcare, we understand your sense of urgency. We strive to meet your staffing needs quickly while also taking the time to ensure our clinicians have the required experience and credentials.
  • Supporting the people who care for others—Nurses are the heart and soul of healthcare, providing both skill and compassion for patients and colleagues. Express Healthcare Staffing prioritizes clinicians’ well-being by connecting them with facilities that offer career growth and flexibility.

Building a Stronger Future for Healthcare

The nursing shortage presents a multifaceted challenge; however, by employing innovative strategies and collaborating with the appropriate staffing partner, healthcare organizations can effectively address and mitigate this issue. Express Healthcare Staffing provides a nationwide scope, local expertise, and personalized service to deliver staffing solutions for your needs and shape excellence in the future of care.

About Express Healthcare Staffing

Express Healthcare Staffing is in the business of people. We support local hospitals, clinics, and long-term facilities with exceptional medical professionals seeking new career opportunities. Through an individual approach to healthcare staffing, we help ensure the right fit for both the facility and the professional. For more information, visit ExpressHealthcare.com.

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