connectRN

connectRN is a nurse staffing platform that connects healthcare professionals with flexible work opportunities. Founded in 2014 in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company leverages technology to allow nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and other clinicians to access shifts and resources needed to build their careers. The platform enables healthcare workers to choose their shifts, timing, and care settings, providing flexibility that was previously uncommon in the healthcare industry.

connectRN's services span across various healthcare settings, including skilled nursing facilities, home health, and more recently, hospitals. In April 2023, the company expanded its services to hospital settings, starting with facilities in Nashville, Tennessee and planning further expansion to Florida and other regions. The platform offers shifts in emergency rooms, intensive care units, operating rooms, medical-surgical units, pediatric ICUs, cardiac cath labs, dialysis units, oncology/hematology departments, and rehabilitation and long-term acute care facilities.

Pay rates on connectRN vary depending on the position and location, with registered nurses earning between USD 40-USD 45 per hour, licensed practical nurses USD 37-USD 70 per hour, and certified nursing assistants USD 17-USD 39 per hour. The company employs its workers on a W-2 basis, paying the employer's share of Social Security and Medicare taxes. connectRN offers weekly pay and, in some cases, next-day payments through their "STATcash" feature.

Key customers and partnerships

In December 2022, connectRN announced an exclusive partnership with The Nursing Beat, a nurse-led media company specializing in healthcare content. This collaboration aims to reach expanded audiences, drive nurse-centric thought leadership, and create a sense of community for nurses navigating the healthcare industry. The partnership leverages The Nursing Beat's network of over 28,000 innovators and changemakers, reaching nearly one million nurses through their daily digest and influencer network.