How a Northern Health System Saved $30M with an International Direct Hire Workforce Strategy
Discover how a global talent strategy—backed by the right partner—can stabilize staffing, reduce labor spend, and build a resilient workforce for the future.
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Facing persistent staffing gaps, rising labor costs, and challenges maintaining experienced clinicians, a rural health system turned to AMN Healthcare’s international temp-to-perm staffing model to stabilize care delivery and build a predictable long-term talent pipeline.
Discover what over 12,000 nurses nationwide are saying about the state of their profession—and what it means for the future of healthcare.
International nurse staffing addresses healthcare workforce shortages in the United States. Discover how healthcare facilities can address immigration challenges, fill workforce gaps, and create sustainable staffing plans.
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What nursing insights and resources does AMN Healthcare's insights hub cover?
The AMN Healthcare nursing insights hub features the latest news, white papers, surveys, and blog posts covering workforce strategy, international nurse staffing, travel nursing, and industry trends to help healthcare leaders make informed decisions.
What did AMN Healthcare's 2025 Survey of Registered Nurses reveal?
The 2025 Survey of Registered Nurses gathered input from over 12,000 nurses nationwide about the state of their profession and what their responses mean for the future of healthcare.
How did a rural health system save $35M using AMN Healthcare's international staffing model?
Facing persistent staffing gaps and rising labor costs, the rural health system partnered with AMN Healthcare and adopted an international temp-to-perm staffing model to stabilize care delivery and build a predictable long-term talent pipeline, resulting in $35M in savings.
How did a northern health system save $30M through international nurse staffing?
A northern health system implemented an international direct hire workforce strategy with AMN Healthcare, which stabilized staffing, reduced labor spend, and built a more resilient workforce, generating $30M in savings.
What is the difference between temp-to-perm and direct hire for international nurse staffing?
In a temp-to-perm model, AMN Healthcare acts as the employer of record during an assignment before the nurse potentially transitions to the facility's permanent staff, while in a direct hire model, the facility becomes the nurse's employer and sponsor from day one.
How does AMN Healthcare help healthcare facilities navigate the visa process for international nurses?
AMN Healthcare provides guidance on immigration challenges, visa retrogression, and workforce planning so facilities can fill staffing gaps with international clinicians and build sustainable long-term staffing strategies.
How should nursing leaders approach building a long-term staffing strategy?
AMN Healthcare recommends treating nurse staffing like a diversified investment portfolio, balancing different staffing models to fill immediate gaps while building the workforce foundation that supports patient care quality and nurse satisfaction over time.