🩺 Nursing Is #1 in America — and the Jobs Prove It


This Week's Top Nursing Jobs and Headlines

Nurses Are Holding the Line — And the Job Market Is Responding

Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses, for nurses. This week, we’re breaking down what’s really happening across the profession — from major labor actions and career shifts to the roles employers are hiring for right now.

But first....


Featured Jobs

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Registered Nurse – SANE, Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City

Kansas City, KS

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Part-Time RN, Sanford Health

Canby, MN

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♡

SE Weekender LPN, Mercy Health

Cape Girardeau, MO

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💉

Registered Nurse Residency Program- Med Surg, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

Garnett, KS

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Ambulatory Nurse, BJC HealthCare

Saint Louis, MO

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LPN - Sunset, Good Samaritan

Bismarck, ND

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Headlines in Healthcare

NYC Nurses’ Strike Enters Second Week as Contract Talks Stall

The largest nurses strike in New York City history has stretched into a second week, with more than 15,000 nurses walking off the job over pay, staffing levels, and health benefits. While union members say they are prepared for a prolonged fight, hospital leaders argue the union’s demands are unrealistic, and mediation efforts have stalled with no new bargaining sessions scheduled.

31,000 Kaiser Nurses Prepare for Potential Strike Across California and Hawaii

More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare professionals have issued a 10-day strike notice, with walkouts possible across California and Hawaii starting January 26. The dispute centers on staffing shortages, wages, and unresolved contract negotiations, making it one of the largest potential healthcare labor actions of the year if talks fail.

Nurse Practitioner Ranked #1 Job in America for 2026

Nurse Practitioners have been named the top job overall, best healthcare job, and best STEM job in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings. High pay, strong demand, and work-life balance continue to drive the role’s appeal, underscoring healthcare’s growing dominance even compared to careers in tech and finance.


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This Week's Top Nursing Jobs and Headlines

Nurses Are Holding the Line — And the Job Market Is Responding

Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses, for nurses. This week, we’re breaking down what’s really happening across the profession — from major labor actions and career shifts to the roles employers are hiring for right now.

But first....

​


Featured Jobs

🩺

Registered Nurse – SANE, Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City

Kansas City, KS

Apply Now →

☤

Part-Time RN, Sanford Health

Canby, MN

Apply Now →

♡

SE Weekender LPN, Mercy Health

Cape Girardeau, MO

Apply Now →

💉

Registered Nurse Residency Program- Med Surg, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

Garnett, KS

Apply Now →

🩹

Ambulatory Nurse, BJC HealthCare

Saint Louis, MO

Apply Now →

🩸

LPN - Sunset, Good Samaritan

Bismarck, ND

Apply Now →

Need a new job?

Reply to this email and we’ll match you with roles that fit your skills

​​You can also browse additional jobs on CollabWORK.​​


Headlines in Healthcare

NYC Nurses’ Strike Enters Second Week as Contract Talks Stall

The largest nurses strike in New York City history has stretched into a second week, with more than 15,000 nurses walking off the job over pay, staffing levels, and health benefits. While union members say they are prepared for a prolonged fight, hospital leaders argue the union’s demands are unrealistic, and mediation efforts have stalled with no new bargaining sessions scheduled.

31,000 Kaiser Nurses Prepare for Potential Strike Across California and Hawaii

More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare professionals have issued a 10-day strike notice, with walkouts possible across California and Hawaii starting January 26. The dispute centers on staffing shortages, wages, and unresolved contract negotiations, making it one of the largest potential healthcare labor actions of the year if talks fail.

Nurse Practitioner Ranked #1 Job in America for 2026

Nurse Practitioners have been named the top job overall, best healthcare job, and best STEM job in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings. High pay, strong demand, and work-life balance continue to drive the role’s appeal, underscoring healthcare’s growing dominance even compared to careers in tech and finance.


Share your story & be entered to win

As part of our effort to spotlight nurses, we’d love to feature you in an upcoming issue of Nurse Ascent! Share your story by filling out our quick interview form, and you’ll be entered into a raffle to win a $50 gift card.


CollabWORK is a community-powered hiring platform

CollabWORK connects job-seekers to roles shared in trusted spaces—like nurse-led Facebook groups, Slack channels, and industry newsletters. Create your account or log in to discover other roles in nursing, healthcare, and beyond.


Find us online, on social + listen to our media appearances

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New York, NY 10022

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