Sept. 9, 2021
Driven by a 40% expansion in the travel nurse segment, healthcare staffing is now projected to grow 24% year over year in 2021 — up from the April forecast of 7% — to reach $24.7 billion. This follows 8% growth in the sector last year.
Healthcare staffing revenue to grow 24% this year: SIA Forecast
7 September 2021
Driven by a 40% expansion in the travel nurse segment, healthcare staffing is now projected to grow 24% year over year in 2021 — up from the April forecast of 7% — to reach $24.7 billion.
Investment firms to acquire Medical Solutions
7 September 2021
Medical Solutions signed a deal to be acquired by investment firms Centerbridge Partners LP and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec from present owner private equity firm TPG Growth.
ANA calls for US to declare nurse staffing shortage a national crisis
7 September 2021
The American Nurses Association called on the US Department of Health and Human Services to declare the nurse staffing shortage a national crisis.
Unprecedented levels of nurse burnout, high turnover: Aya Healthcare
7 September 2021
The physical and emotional traumas of Covid-19 are driving nurses to leave bedside nursing or the profession altogether, according to a research study released by healthcare staffing firm Aya Healthcare.
Job.com acquires Fortus Healthcare Resources
7 September 2021
Job board firm Job.com announced the acquisition of two staffing firms — Fortus Healthcare Resources and Endevis — adding $50 million of revenue to Job.com.
South Dakota’s Monument Health offers $40,000 bonus for nurses
7 September 2021
As healthcare organizations increasingly compete for personnel, Business Insider reported that Monument Health in South Dakota is offering a $40,000 sign-on bonus for intensive care and operating room nurses.
States announce funding for Covid healthcare staffing
8 September 2021
State leaders across the US are providing financial support for healthcare facilities to use for staff to help during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of some recent announcements.
IntelyCare names HireNurses.com co-founder as chief clinical officer
8 September 2021
IntelyCare, a talent platform providing nurses, named Rebecca Love as its chief clinical officer. Love is a co-founder of HireNurses.com.