A regional health system solves critical staffing shortages with credential-verified hiring
Healthcare
Metro Health System, a network of 8 hospitals and 120 clinics serving the greater Chicago area, was facing a nursing crisis. With an 18% vacancy rate and $45M in annual traveler nurse costs, they needed a transformative solution to attract, verify, and retain nursing talent.
18% vacancy rate across nursing positions with 2,400 open requisitions, leading to mandatory overtime and burnout.
Manual license verification taking 5-7 days per candidate, causing qualified nurses to accept offers elsewhere.
$45M annual spend on travel nurses at 3x the cost of permanent staff, straining budgets and continuity of care.
24% annual turnover rate with exit interviews citing scheduling inflexibility and lack of career development.
Integrated with state nursing boards for instant license verification, reducing credential check time from days to minutes.
Built dedicated sourcing channels with nursing schools, veteran transition programs, and international nurse recruitment.
Connected hiring data with scheduling systems to match nurse preferences and predict turnover risk.
Rapid implementation focused on highest-vacancy units: ICU, ED, and Med-Surg.
Extended platform to all nursing units, clinics, and support staff positions.
Established long-term talent pipelines with educational institutions and recruitment partners.
Connected hiring platform with scheduling and HR systems for retention analytics.
Earned Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence, the highest credential for nursing quality.
Eliminated dependency on travel nurses, redirecting funds to permanent staff compensation.
Adequate staffing levels eliminated mandatory overtime for the first time in 5 years.
"We went from crisis mode to having a sustainable nursing pipeline in less than a year. The credential verification alone changed everything—we can now make same-day offers to qualified candidates."
"The $33M reduction in traveler nurse costs funded our entire nursing residency program and sign-on bonuses. Nexus paid for itself in the first quarter."
"Our nurses feel heard now. The scheduling preference matching and career pathing have transformed our culture. People want to stay and grow here."
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