This Week's Top Nursing Jobs and Headlines

Your twice-weekly roundup of nursing news, work trends, and opportunities

Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, we cover how hospitals are using AI for security and workflow support, why entry-level hiring is slowing at major employers, and how nurse scientists are helping improve patient care, plus the latest nursing jobs available.

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Featured Jobs

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Clinical Nurse (RN) - OR, Stanford Health Care

Palo Alto, CA

$96.35 - $111.14/hourly

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Registered Nurse, Seattle Children's

Seattle, WA

$51.60 - $91.30/hourly

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LPN, National Health Care Associates

West Hartford, CT

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Licensed Vocational Nursing Associate, Bethesda Health

Jennings, MO

$26.96 - $43.95/hourly

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Nursing Assistant - Surgical/Ortho, Marshfield Clinic

Marshfield, WI

$17.50 to $23/hourly

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Nursing Assistant, Certified - PRN, Good Samaritan

Lakota, ND

$21 - $25.50/hourly

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Headlines in Healthcare

Entry-level hiring is getting harder, even in healthcare

Entry-level hiring at major employers has dropped as companies slow hiring and AI reshapes many early-career roles, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. LinkedIn found entry-level hiring declined 6% year over year, while the share of entry-level hires at top employers has steadily fallen over the last decade. Healthcare remains more insulated than many industries, and Becker’s notes that hospitals and health systems could increasingly attract workers seeking stable, mission-driven careers as other industries pull back on hiring. However, six healthcare organizations appeared on LinkedIn’s list, including Kaiser Permanente, CVS Health, and UnitedHealth Group.

Hospitals test AI weapons-detection in ambulance bays

Hospitals are beginning to adopt AI-powered weapons detection systems in ambulance bays and emergency entrances as concerns over workplace violence continue to grow, according to Nurse.org. Supporters say the technology can identify potential threats earlier without slowing emergency care, helping protect staff in some of the highest-risk areas of the hospital. The push comes as healthcare workers, especially nurses in emergency settings, continue reporting rising rates of violence and safety concerns on the job.

Nurse scientists to improve patient care

Ascension is increasingly relying on nurse scientists to help improve patient outcomes and guide evidence-based care decisions, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. These nurses analyze frontline care data, identify patterns, and help implement changes designed to improve safety, workflows, and patient outcomes across the health system. Leaders say the approach helps ensure bedside nursing experience plays a larger role in shaping how care is delivered.

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