--- title: Reducing Nurse Vacancies and Labor Costs description: eHospitalHire hired 60 RNs in 10 months and helped reduce contingent labor spend by $4.3M. --- ##### Case Study # Reducing Nurse Vacancies and Labor Costs for a NC Health System ![Ellipse 5](https://ehospitalhire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ellipse%205.png?width=140&height=140&name=Ellipse%205.png) ## Lorem ipsum dolor ist amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor Get Started ![Asset 2](https://ehospitalhire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%202.png?width=500&height=497&name=Asset%202.png) ![Big hospital icon](https://ehospitalhire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stat%201%20-%20Hospital.webp?width=80&height=80&name=Stat%201%20-%20Hospital.webp) #### 9 Hospital System Hiring Across All Acute Care Units ![North Carolina map icon](https://ehospitalhire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NC.webp?width=80&height=80&name=NC.webp) #### North Carolina Recruiting Statewide ![Nurse icon](https://ehospitalhire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stat%203%20-%20Nurse.webp?width=80&height=80&name=Stat%203%20-%20Nurse.webp) #### Roles Filled [Med/Surg, ER, OR, and ICU Registered Nurses](https://ehospitalhire.com/healthcare-specialties/nursing-recruitment) ![3 person avatars over a hand icon](https://ehospitalhire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stat%204%20-%20Services.webp?width=80&height=80&name=Stat%204%20-%20Services.webp) #### Services Engaged [Sourcing RPO](https://ehospitalhire.com/healthcare-staffing-solutions/recruitment-process-outsourcing) ![A pair of nurses checking a tablet in a hospital aisle](https://ehospitalhire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ECU%20-%20Challenge.webp?width=600&height=600&name=ECU%20-%20Challenge.webp)   ## The Challenge A 9-hospital system in North Carolina faced a persistent nurse staffing shortage driven by geographic constraints and a high cost of living. This led to increased use of contingent labor, including travelers and temp staff, which strained budgets and disrupted care continuity. The system needed a long-term healthcare recruitment solution to hire full-time RNs, reduce its dependency on contract labor, and improve workforce stability. Delivering cost-effective, flexible staffing results in a competitive market required a highly targeted nurse recruitment strategy from a specialized healthcare RPO partner.   ## Our Approach To reduce nurse vacancies and contingent labor dependency, we delivered a high-impact, RPO-powered nurse recruitment strategy, leveraging sourcing specialists, employer branding, and streamlined screening tools to scale results across the system. #### Geographic Targeting + Outreach Our team focused on sourcing nurses from surrounding states and regions with lower costs of living. We used strategic messaging to attract relocation-ready RNs and leveraged our healthcare recruiter network to extend reach beyond standard job boards.   #### Optimized Sourcing at Scale Three dedicated nurse sourcers averaged over 2,000 outreach contacts weekly, engaging qualified candidates through multi-channel sourcing—LinkedIn, job boards, and targeted CRM campaigns. Our healthcare recruitment team focused on long-term fit and retention potential. #### Fast Screening & Hiring Support We accelerated time-to-fill using screening automation and interview coordination tools. This enabled the internal TA team to focus on closing hires while we managed the front end, cutting time-to-hire and boosting candidate quality across all 9 hospitals.   ## Systemwide RN Hiring Wins In just 10 months, eHospitalHire’s nurse recruitment team filled 60 RN roles across 9 hospitals, cutting nurse vacancy rates by 10% and reducing dependency on high-cost contract labor. Our flexible staffing strategy delivered over $4.3M in savings by focusing on long-term hires and minimizing the need for temporary or travel nurses. With only three dedicated sourcers, we accelerated recruitment outcomes, improved continuity of care, and delivered scalable hiring results tailored to the health system’s workforce goals. ![One doctor writing on a paper with other 4 doctors on a meeting smiling](https://ehospitalhire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ECU%20-%20Result.webp?width=600&height=600&name=ECU%20-%20Result.webp) 60 Inpatient RN Roles Filled in 10 Months 10 % Vacancy Drop Achieved in Under 8 Months $ 4 M+ Saved in Contingent Labor Reduction 3 Sourcers Powered the Direct Hire Efforts ![A woman with glasses and a white shirt smiles while talking on the phone. She is writing in a notebook.](https://ehospitalhire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/contact_us.webp?width=1024&height=1024&name=contact_us.webp)   ## Partner with Recruitment Experts Who Understand Healthcare Hiring Talk with our team to explore custom recruitment strategies that reduce costs, improve quality, and scale with your needs. [ Schedule a Call ](https://meetings.hubspot.com/rose-betras) ## What We’re Learning #### [Outsourcing Sourcing: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t](https://ehospitalhire.com/blog/outsourcing-sourcing) Jun 17, 2025  In the ever-evolving world of hospital recruitment, one truth remains: sourcing top talent is time-consuming. 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