Hiring in healthcare hasn’t just become harder—it’s slower, costlier, and more complex. This infographic, powered by insights from RogueHire’s 2025 Healthcare Talent Acquisition Benchmark Study, reveals today’s biggest healthcare recruiting challenges. Based on 10,000+ data points from over 200 health systems, the data shows what’s driving RN time-to-fill, where nurse staffing benchmarks are slipping, and how healthcare professional recruitment strategies are evolving.
From long sourcing cycles to high turnover and delayed outreach, see how your organization compares—and what to do next.
See experts from symplr and RogueHire unpack key takeaways from the 2025 Healthcare Talent Acquisition Benchmark Study. You’ll explore national hiring trends, performance gaps, and real-world strategies to build a more resilient, tech-enabled workforce.
The numbers speak for themselves:
66 days to fill RN roles—with 70% of that time spent sourcing
43% of hires had created an ATS profile over 1,000 days earlier
60% of candidates are dissatisfied with the application process
42% haven’t heard back from a recruiter in more than 3 weeks
Internal mobility is up 7%, but overall tenure is down 12%
Revenue-generating roles take 131+ days to fill
These numbers expose the cracks in even the most seasoned talent acquisition strategies—highlighting gaps in sourcing, engagement, and conversion. Recruiting for healthcare professionals isn’t just about speed—it’s about visibility, responsiveness, and retention. And in today’s market, high turnover is more than a stat—it’s a signal.
You’ve seen the benchmarks. Now it’s time to put them to work.
symplr Talent Management helps healthcare organizations reduce time-to-fill, elevate candidate experience, and improve recruitment outcomes across the full talent lifecycle.
