{"id":11626,"date":"2020-01-22T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T13:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advertise.nurse.com\/?p=11626"},"modified":"2025-08-12T12:18:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T16:18:38","slug":"hot-recruiting-trends-should-implement-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nurse.com\/solutions\/blog\/hot-recruiting-trends-should-implement-today","title":{"rendered":"Hot Recruiting Trends You Should Implement Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do your 2020 resolutions include recruiting the best nurses for your organization?<\/h2>\n

Then staying on the cutting edge with the best recruiting trends may be just what the doctor ordered. We spoke with four nurse recruiting experts to discuss the hottest practices expected this year.<\/p>\n

John Lidstrom, a seasoned healthcare recruiter and president of the Oregon and Southwest Washington Association for Health Care Recruitment (OSWAHCR),<\/a> said recruiters face a challenge that can be overcome.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the nursing shortage<\/a>, recruiters will need to be savvier so they can become more competitive within their own market,\u201d he said. \u201cQualified nurses have a choice of employers right now, so making the hiring process smoother and quicker can create a better candidate experience.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Two big trends Lidstrom sees with the current nursing shortage are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Increased offerings of nurse residencies<\/li>\n
  2. New graduate programs to help train the next generation of nurses<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    #1 \u2014 Expedite the hiring process<\/h3>\n

    Once you find good candidates, it is important to get them to the hiring manager as soon as possible. Speed matters when it comes to recruiting trends.<\/p>\n

    \u201cCandidates have many choices in the current competitive environment,\u201d Lidstrom said. \u201cYou\u2019ll want to have them visit the unit and meet the manager sooner rather than later<\/a>.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Recruiting in areas of the U.S. that don\u2019t have a nursing shortage and have fewer job opportunities<\/a> is a strategy to consider.<\/p>\n

    \u201cIf you do recruit outside of your area, offering relocation assistance to valued out-of-town candidates can help close the deal,\u201d Lidstrom said. \u201cOnce a candidate is hired, making the onboarding process as smooth as possible is essential. In addition to monetary assistance, some organizations offer real-estate tours to help new hires find local housing.\u201d<\/p>\n

    #2 \u2014 Transparency is essential<\/h3>\n

    Pay is almost always among the top recruiting trends for candidates, said Tammy Pennington, product manager at Nurse.com.<\/p>\n

    In addition to salary, candidates usually want to know if the work culture includes professional development opportunities<\/a>. Good examples are mentoring and residencies<\/a> because they can learn from their peers and access simulation labs and tuition reimbursement.<\/p>\n

    Tuition assistance and sign-on bonuses are definitely being offered more often now in the current competitive environment, she added.<\/p>\n

    Including a discussion about clinical ladder prospects also can help with recruitment and retention, Pennington said. It\u2019s important to share these opportunities, especially with nurses who wish to:<\/p>\n