The Nursing Workforce Landscape
Did you know that the current nursing vacancy rate is approximately 17%? That figure is up over 7% from last year, with over 80% of hospitals having a RN vacancy rate of over 10%, while it is taking approximately 3 months to find a nurse to fill a vacancy1.
Further, the nursing turnover rate is 27.1%, and hospitals, on average, lost almost 3% of their RN workforce. Overall, turnover in the med-surg setting is the fifth highest, tied with critical care, and is up over 10% since 2021.
The AMSN Career Center has everything you need to help you explore opportunities, prepare for the next step in your med-surg career and find the perfect job for you.
What does this mean for you? It could mean that there’s never been a better time to think about your long-term goals and determine if a job change is in your best interest. Looking for a new job can be anxiety provoking and can seem like a lot of work.
The AMSN Career Center contains several resources developed by experts in human resources, marketing, career coaching, and content creation to assist you with your job search. There are a plethora of blogs and articles that can help you update your resume, browse opportunities, and prepare for an interview. You can learn how to write a cover letter for a nursing job, how to update your resume to make an impression, how to increase your professional network, and so much more.
There are over 5,000 positions posted in the Career Center. You can browse jobs, set up job alerts so you don’t miss the perfect job when it’s posted, and you can upload your resume so employers can reach out to you with jobs that match your interests. Your Career Center account can be linked to your LinkedIn, Facebook or Google accounts. There is even a resume builder tool to help you build a resume to help you stand out from the crowd. If you already have a resume, there is also a free resume review service offered.
The AMSN Career Center has everything you need to help you explore opportunities, prepare for the next step in your med-surg career and find the perfect job for you. Don’t miss the chance to take your career to the next level. The perfect job might be waiting for you right now. Visit the AMSN Career Center today to get started.
Reference [1] https://nsinursingsolutions.com/Documents/Library/NSI_National_Health_Care_Retention_Report.pdf