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The U.S. healthcare landscape is in the middle of a historic building boom and that’s big news for international nurses looking to work in America. So far in 2025, at least 15 health systems have announced or advanced hospital projects valued at $1 billion or more, according to Becker’s. Many of these projects include new […]

For years, headlines have focused on how expensive healthcare is in the United States. But a recent analysis in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals something even more troubling: the financial strain of healthcare isn’t just a one-time shock for a few unlucky families it’s a long-term burden that most Americans are likely to face at some […]

As healthcare organizations across the United States race to modernize their systems, Epic one of the most widely used electronic health record (EHR) platforms in the country is preparing a major expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) across its ecosystem in 2026. For international nurses looking to work in the U.S., or employers hiring global nursing […]

In 2026, international nurse hiring won’t look anything like it does today. Artificial intelligence is about to change everything from how hospitals forecast staffing needs to how quickly overseas nurses secure U.S. job offers and visas.  For a platform like NurseContact, a digital marketplace that matches international nurses to U.S. employers with a streamlined hiring […]

The U.S. nurse labor market is shifting again and this time, the news is more about stabilization than crisis. After several years of pandemic-fueled volatility, nurse pay trends in 2025 are signaling a more balanced market. For international nurses exploring U.S. nursing jobs, these changes create both new opportunities and new realities to understand. At […]

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released 24 quality and efficiency measures under consideration for Medicare programs changes that will influence how hospitals and clinics are evaluated and reimbursed. For international nurses seeking U.S. nursing jobs, these measures offer a useful snapshot of what U.S. employers value in clinical practice. What Is […]

The Trump administration has officially eliminated the federal 24/7 RN staffing mandate for nursing homes, a move that’s sending shockwaves through the long-term care industry, nurses, residents, and families across the United States. Under the rule originally finalized in 2024, every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home would have been required to have a registered nurse […]

As the U.S. healthcare landscape continues to evolve, a series of new hospital mergers, partnerships and system expansions are reshaping patient care and opening doors for international nurses seeking U.S. employment. For global RNs, knowing where health systems are growing can be a strategic advantage in planning a move, targeting employers and navigating the U.S. […]

Sutter Health reduced nurse documentation burden by 400,000 EHR clicks per day with Epic optimization. Here’s how smarter workflows support retention and why international nurse recruitment is becoming essential for U.S. hospitals. U.S. hospitals are learning a hard truth: you can’t recruit your way out of burnout if the work itself is broken. That’s why […]

The U.S. Department of Education has quietly made a move that could significantly impact the future of nursing education, nursing careers, and the international nurse workforce planning to practice in the United States. According to recent reports, graduate nursing has been removed from the federal list of “professional degree” programs as the Department begins implementing […]