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What is an open position really costing you?

Overtime premium coverages, contract agency labor, lost clinical productivity, and talent acquisition overhead compound rapidly during staffing gaps. Model your vacancy impacts instantly to prepare board-ready business cases.

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Role Profile & Sourcing Timeline

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Average annual salary and hourly rate presets are based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national median wages by occupation. Days to fill, contract/agency rates, and cost-per-hire are Harger Howe industry estimates, not BLS figures.

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Typical: 75 days

National clinical hire benchmarks average 60–90 days. During this window, overtime and premium-rate agency labor are heavily relied upon.

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Vacancy Coverage & Premium Labor

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Agency premium cost is calculated based on standard 40-hour workweeks for the duration of the vacancy at the differential rate: (Agency Rate - Permanent Rate) × 40 hrs × Vacant Weeks.

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Recruitment Spend

Typical: $5,200
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Includes marketing costs, background screenings, third-party recruiters, and HR onboarding time.

Executive PDF Customization

Vacancy Cost Audit
Cost Estimate

Estimated total cost of 5 vacant Registered Nurse (RN) position(s) over 75 days:

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Overtime Coverage Cost
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Contract Labor Premium
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Lost Productivity Surcharge
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Direct Recruitment Cost
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Key Financial Driver: Premium labor coverages account for major operational drain. Accelerating hire speeds preserves standard payroll structure.

Cost Distribution

Visualizing the allocation of vacant position liabilities

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Hiring Speed Savings Analysis

Overhead savings achieved by accelerating the hiring cycle

15-Day Cycle Acceleration

Relieves standard nurse exhaustion and immediate overtime spikes.

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30-Day Cycle Acceleration

Cuts dependence on premium third-party clinical contract labor.

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60-Day Cycle Acceleration

Full operation backup. Prevents referral leaks and attrition cascading.

Savings $0

Download Executive Business Case

Export a beautifully compiled boardroom report with dedicated financial cost-allocation graphs, complete with calculated savings and structured timelines based on your inputs.