How to Use the True Cost Calculator - Single

Follow these steps to compare the costs of hiring a single RN through internal recruitment or a staffing agency:

  1. Enter your internal recruitment costs:
    • Recruiter salaries and benefits
    • Estimated overhead costs like advertising, job boards, interviewing, onboarding, etc.
  2. Enter details for the RN you are looking to hire:
    • State
    • Average RN salary in that state
  3. The calculator will populate the total estimated 1st year costs for internal recruitment.
  4. Obtain a quote from a healthcare staffing agency for the bill rate to supply an RN.
  5. Compare the total costs. The agency option will lead to cost savings by eliminating recruitment overhead.
  6. Use this data to determine the most cost-effective hiring solution for your needs.

Partnering strategically with a specialized healthcare staffing agency can significantly reduce your first year hiring costs per nurse.

How to Use the True Cost Calculator - Multi

Follow these steps to compare the costs of hiring multiple RNs through internal recruitment or a staffing agency:

  1. Enter details for each state where you need nurses:
    • Number of RNs
    • Average RN salary
  2. Enter your internal recruitment costs:
    • Recruiter salaries and benefits
    • Estimated overhead costs like advertising, job boards, interviewing, onboarding, etc.
  3. The calculator will populate the total estimated 1st year costs for internal recruitment.
  4. Obtain a quote from an agency for the bill rate to supply RNs.
  5. Compare the total costs. The agency option will lead to greater savings as nurse count rises.
  6. Use this data to determine the most cost-effective hiring solution based on your needs.

As shown, the all-in cost of hiring an RN internally exceeds $100k in the first year when you account for advertising, recruiting, onboarding and ongoing overhead expenses. Partnering strategically with a specialized healthcare staffing agency can significantly reduce your sourcing and onboarding costs as well as your first year hiring costs for multiple nurses.

This frees up your staff for patient care instead of recruitment activities.


Let's discuss how our tailored nurse staffing solutions can help you fill critical roles at lower cost.