Staffing insights
Practical guidance on healthcare staffing in Minnesota — for facility leaders and for clinicians.
CNA and LPN Shortage in the Twin Cities: What's Driving It and What Comes Next
Minnesota's CNA and LPN shortage is getting worse, not better. Here's what's driving the gap, what it means for facilities and clinicians, and how to navigate a tight market.
Read article →How Senior Living Communities in Minnesota Staff Effectively — A Practical Guide
Minnesota's senior living communities face a genuine workforce crisis. This guide covers what effective staffing looks like, what regulations require, and how facilities are filling gaps without compromising care.
Read article →How to Choose a Healthcare Staffing Agency in Minnesota
Not all healthcare staffing agencies in Minnesota work the same way. Here's what facilities and clinicians should evaluate before signing on — and the questions that reveal the difference between a partner and a vendor.
Read article →How Much Does a Healthcare Staffing Agency Cost in Minnesota?
What Minnesota facilities actually pay for agency nurses and allied health staff — how bill rates work, what drives them up or down, and how to compare the cost against overtime and vacancy.
Read article →Staffing Agency vs. Mandatory Overtime: The Real Cost Comparison
Mandatory overtime looks cheaper than agency staffing on paper. Here's the full cost comparison Minnesota facility leaders should run — including turnover, burnout, and safety.
Read article →How to Prepare Your Facility for Agency Staff: An Onboarding Checklist
A practical checklist for Minnesota facilities to get agency nurses and allied health staff productive on day one — orientation, access, documentation, and the habits that make coverage seamless.
Read article →What Does a Healthcare Staffing Agency Actually Do? (And When Should You Use One?)
How healthcare staffing agencies work in Minnesota — what they handle, how clinicians get vetted, what facilities pay for, and when an agency makes sense versus hiring directly.
Read article →How to Fill Last-Minute Nursing Shifts Without Burning Out Your Team
Practical strategies Minnesota facilities use to cover sick calls and sudden gaps — from internal float pools to per diem agency partnerships — without leaning on mandatory overtime.
Read article →Per Diem vs. Contract vs. Travel Staffing: Which Is Right for Your Facility?
A plain-English guide for Minnesota hospitals, clinics, and senior living communities comparing per diem, contract, and travel healthcare staffing — and when to use each.
Read article →Let's get the right people in place.
Clinical staffing for hospitals and clinics, plus senior living communities — across the Twin Cities and Southern Minnesota.