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Transform Your Health System's Workforce Strategy

As travel nurse rates continue to rise, health systems and hospitals need a more sustainable staffing solution. ShiftMed combines cutting-edge technology with a robust network of local, W-2 healthcare professionals— delivering an average of $300 savings per shift compared to travel nurses.

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Transform Your Workforce Strategy

At ShiftMed, we understand the complexities and challenges that health systems and hospitals face in managing labor effectively. Our innovative workforce technology, proven to drive substantial labor savings, is designed to transform how you manage your staffing needs. We offer a comprehensive solution that prioritizes efficiency, cost savings, and staff satisfaction.

This adaptive technology empowers facilities to:

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Optimize Your Own Staff and Local Float Pools First

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Gain Substantial Savings on Labor Costs

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Improve Quality of Patient Care

Shaping the Future of Healthcare—Together

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Product Options for Every Workforce Need

ShiftMed gives you complete control over your healthcare workforce with customizable products that boost operational efficiency and drive significant labor savings.

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ShiftMed Flex

Use our award winning technology to create a custom branded mobile app that gives your nursing team job flexibility and ensures seamless scheduling and shift fulfillment, all while reducing labor costs. 

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ShiftMed On Demand

Expand your internal resource pool and reduce dependency on high cost travel contracts by filling shift vacancies with local, credentialed nurses on demand.

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ShiftMed Unlimited Network

Simplify your staffing efforts and cut contingent labor costs by consolidating your vendor management with the industry's first digital MSP. 

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What Facilities Say About ShiftMed

“ShiftMed’s technology transformed scheduling for SSM Health and care providers. It streamlines processes, ensuring efficient resource allocation to meet both short and long-term needs, optimizing staffing levels and enhancing overall operational efficiency.”

Jessica Potts, DNP, RN, NE-BC - Senior Director of Strategic Workforce Operations, SSM Health

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"Utilizing an on-demand model across our SSM Health facilities demonstrates our dedication to adapting to evolving workforce needs. It signifies our commitment to cultivating a premier culture and employee experience."

Seth Lovell, RN - System VP of Nursing Operations, SSM Health

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"We realized that we could open up ShiftMed for as many shifts as possible, especially in the emergency department. It was extremely beneficial to get this surge of nurses at a time when we needed them quickly. The proof of concept certainly played out."

Tim Johnsen, RN, FACHE - SVP & Chief Operating Officer, Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Independent Contractor or W-2 Healthcare Worker – Which Should You Hire?

Hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country are experiencing critical staffing issues in nursing. From recruitment and retention issues to mass resignations, the supply of skilled RNs decreased by more than 100,000 from 2020 to 2021.   The shortage is pushing many healthcare facilities to ramp-up efforts to find alternatives to fill gaps in their healthcare staffing, including turning to gig workers like travel nurses or contract nurses.  

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Overcome Staffing Issues in Nursing with a Dependable Float Pool

Historically, floating shifts in healthcare involved moving – or “floating” – in-house nursing staff to other areas of the facility that were short staffed. These floating shifts were often viewed negatively and seen as disruptive to nursing teams and a nurse’s typical work schedule. 

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If nurse retention is not a top priority at a healthcare facility, it should be. From 2020 to 2021, the average cost of turnover for one staff RN increased by 15%, bringing the financial implication of healthcare’s labor challenges into view. 

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FAQs

ShiftMed seamlessly integrates with your current infrastructure without disrupting operations. Our system: 

- Supports API-driven and file-based (SFTP) integrations 

- Works with major platforms like Workday, UKG, PeopleSoft, Symplr, and SmartSquare 

- Can be customized to adapt to homegrown systems 

- Connects effortlessly with existing scheduling, time and attendance, and HRIS 

Our dedicated technology team handles the integration, ensuring a smooth transition without burdening your IT resources.

ShiftMed offers unparalleled workforce management solutions that address the unique challenges faced by healthcare facilities. Here’s what makes us different: 

- Access to 450,000+ W-2 healthcare professionals in your area 

- Proven success in acute care settings across 40+ states 

- Save up to $300 per shift with our intelligent routing software 

- Integrated technology framework for seamless operations

- Uber Health integration for reliable worker transportation 

- Innovative features like ShiftMed Instant Pay™ and Guaranteed Shifts®

- Complete workforce control from a single platform 

No. In fact, we encourage it to support building your internal capacity: 

- Zero conversion fees when hiring ShiftMed nurses full-time

- "Try before you buy" approach to strengthen your recruitment pipeline

- Supports long-term staffing stability and continuity of care 

By eliminating barriers to permanent hiring, we help you build a strong, stable workforce that can provide consistent, high-quality care to your patients. 

With ShiftMed, you can start seeing financial benefits almost immediately: 

- Direct labor savings within the first three months  

- No upfront costs, no installation fees, and no minimum volume requirements 

- Access to on-demand workforce priced $10-$15/hour cheaper on average 

- Save up to $300 per shift while ensuring the right staff at the right time 

- Proven track record of saving health systems millions in labor costs 

Our tailored solutions provide unmatched adaptability: 

- On-demand access to credentialed healthcare professionals

- No restrictive long-term contracts

- Ability to post and remove shifts based on demand fluctuations

- Wide range of nurse specialties and allied health professionals available

- Customizable to each facility's specific requirements 

ShiftMed's advanced, user-friendly technology is designed to be highly adaptable to the unique needs of each healthcare facility: 

- Scales to facilities of all sizes, from 28-bed single-location hospitals to multi-state health systems with 20+ locations  

- Advanced AI-powered shift-routing optimizes staff allocation for any facility size 

- 5-tier cascade approach for optimal staff allocation delivers up to $300 in savings per shift 

- Customizable to your facility's rules and requirements 

- Real-time analytics for informed decision-making 

- Named "Best Workforce Management Software" by U.S. News & World Report (2023)