At All Med Search, we specialize in placing full-time, permanent RNs—not travelers, not temps. These are committed professionals who stay, contribute long-term, and deliver measurable value to the hospitals we serve.
We’ve helped hospitals across the U.S. replace dependency on high-cost travelers with stable, permanent hires. The financial and operational advantages are significant—and they compound over time.
Cost Comparison: Traveler RN vs. Direct Hire RN
Traveler RN
- $150 per hour × 36 hours per week × 52 weeks
= $280,800 annually - This cost repeats every single year
Direct Hire RN via All Med Search
- Base salary: ~$50 per hour = ~$93,600 annually
- Year 1 only:
- Placement fee (25% of salary): ~$23,400
- Relocation and sign-on bonus: ~$25,000
- Year 1 total: ~$142,000
- Years 2 through 10: ~$93,600 annually
- Aside from annual increases, no additional fees after year one
Annual and Long-Term Savings per RN
Year 1 Savings
Traveler cost: ~$280,800
Direct hire: ~$142,000
First-year savings per RN: ~$138,800
Ongoing Annual Savings (Years 2–10)
Traveler cost: ~$280,800
Direct hire: ~$93,600
Annual savings per RN: ~$187,200
10-Year Total Cost and Savings (One RN)
Traveler RN for 10 years
$280,800 × 10 = ~$2,808,000
Direct Hire RN for 10 years
- Year 1: ~$142,000
- Years 2–10: $93,600 × 9 = ~$842,400
- Total 10-year cost: ~$984,400
Total 10-Year Savings per RN: $2,808,000 – $984,400 = ~$1,823,600
That’s ~$1.82 million saved by hiring one direct hire RN instead of using a traveler over a 10-year period.
Now multiply that across 10 nurses, and you’re looking at over $18 million in long-term savings.
Operational and Clinical Impact of One RN Over 10 Years
- 1,440 shifts worked
- 7,200 patients directly cared for
- 14,000 or more family interactions
- 20 to 30 new nurses mentored
- Stability on the floor, fewer handoffs, and better continuity of care
A good RN, happy in their job, doesn’t just administer medications. They build trust with patients, communicate clearly with families, provide emotional support, and improve team cohesion. These factors drive better patient outcomes and stronger HCAHPS scores.
Revenue Contribution Is Not Abstract
The average inpatient stay in the U.S. generates approximately $11,700 in revenue. Multiply that by the volume of patient care one RN supports over a decade, and you’re talking about millions of dollars in top-line revenue tied to that nurse’s work.
Protecting your clinical team is protecting your revenue.
Bottom Line
Direct hire RNs reduce costs, drive quality, and create long-term operational consistency. When hospitals rely too heavily on travelers, they lose money, lose culture, and lose control.
Hiring full-time, permanent RNs through All Med Search is not just a staffing solution—it’s a long-term financial and strategic win.
We’ve done it for hospitals across the country. We can do it for you.
Nadia Gruzd – CEO, All Med Search
858-229-5939 | nadia@allmedsearch.com
www.allmedsearch.com