No question about it: healthcare workers are on the move. And while this is hardly news—relocation has always been part of healthcare employment—some noteworthy trends are emerging.
And if you’re involved in healthcare HR or recruiting, you’ll want to make sure that these are all on your radar.
In the past, physicians usually relocated for career advancement—i.e., the chance to run a department or earn greater compensation. But the pandemic changed that, along with their priorities.
Today, large numbers of doctors are reporting burnout. Research indicates that it’s driving them to retire early, leave the profession—or seek out positions that offer work/life balance and more flexible schedules.
In some respects, it’s leveling the playing field, giving smaller hospitals in less-popular locations more opportunities to attract candidates with their slower pace and lighter workloads.
As the nursing shortage continues, so does demand for nurses. Now, in addition to generous compensation, RNs are seeking—and receiving—more comprehensive benefits, including relocation benefits and housing allowances, as well as insurance and bonuses.
As a result, healthcare organizations that not only offer nurses a generous relocation allowance, but also moving and housing assistance are better positioned to secure that sought-after talent.