This Week's Top Nursing Jobs and Headlines

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

Welcome to Nurse Ascent, your twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, we look at why clinician burnout still isn’t a priority for nearly one in four healthcare organizations, a warning about the financial pressures facing hundreds of hospitals, and a federal ruling blocking Colorado’s prescription drug price cap. Plus, we’ve curated the latest nursing jobs and career opportunities for you.

But first, a remote opportunity for nurses

A few weeks ago, we asked whether you’d be interested in paid opportunities using your healthcare expertise to help train AI models. Many of you said yes, so we’re experimenting with sharing more opportunities like this alongside our curated nursing jobs.

A company is currently looking for healthcare and clinical experts to evaluate AI-generated work. The role is fully remote, can be completed on your own schedule, and pays $80 to $120 per hour.

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Featured Jobs

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RN Resident - Cardiac Acute Care, Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Richland, WA

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NA - Medical Acute, Providence

Chewelah, WA

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Clinical Case Manager - Withdrawal Management, Gateway Rehabilitation Center

Aliquippa, PA

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Headlines in Healthcare

23% of orgs not prioritizing clinician burnout

A recent LinkedIn poll conducted by Becker's Hospital Review reveals a divide in healthcare leadership priorities, with 23% of organizations stating that clinician burnout is not a current focus. Conversely, only 17% identified burnout as their organization's top operational concern heading into the second half of 2026. The findings underscore ongoing uncertainty regarding how institutions are allocating resources to address staff mental health and retention.

Financial crisis looms, nursing union warns

A new report from National Nurses United warns that 602 financially vulnerable hospitals could see their combined deficits balloon by 50% to 75% due to a convergence of Medicare sequestration, Medicaid funding cuts, and expiring ACA marketplace subsidies. The union, which represents over 225,000 registered nurses, argues these fiscal pressures pose a severe threat to hospital stability and patient care standards. The findings highlight the significant impact that pending federal policy shifts may have on the operational viability of healthcare facilities across the country.

Federal judge blocks Colorado drug price cap

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Colorado’s first-in-the-nation prescription drug price cap, halting the state's plan to limit the cost of the autoimmune medication Enbrel. The injunction prevents the regulation from taking effect while litigation regarding the program's legality proceeds, according to Becker's Hospital Review. The decision marks a significant legal setback for state-level efforts to control rising pharmaceutical expenses.

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