CASE STUDY

Staffing

From Crisis to Coverage: How We Staffed 40+ Nurses in 3 Days

When a Chicago safety-net hospital faced a critical staffing crunch across multiple high-acuity departments, DirectShifts delivered 40+ clinicians in record time to stabilize patient care.

8 qualified RNs

Submitted within 24 hours

40+ clinicians

Scaled to total placements

4,931 hours

Staffed at peak monthly volume

The Challenge

Facing Pressure on Multiple Fronts

A busy safety-net hospital on Chicago's South Side, serving a high-volume, high-acuity patient population, found itself in an urgent bind.

Critical Staffing Deficit

An urgent, sudden need for 25-30 Registered Nurses (RNs).

Multiple Stressed Departments

Departments including ICU, ER, Med-Surg, and Psych were stretched thin, risking compromised patient care.

High Competition and Stakes

Risk of competing agencies securing the few available clinicians, compounded by the fact that the hospital serves an underserved community with limited options.

Our Solution

How Directshifts Responded

DirectShifts immediately activated its robust Chicago-area clinician network to mobilize talent fast. The solution involved accelerating submissions and scaling seamlessly across various roles to sustain high-volume coverage.

Our Comprehensive Approach

DirectShifts implemented a multi-faceted strategy combining high-touch recruitment, quality assurance, and data-driven optimization to deliver consistent results.

Nationwide Network

Access to clinicians across all 50 states

Compliance Focus

Ensuring Medicaid/Medicare requirements

Dedicated Support

End-to-end partnership and guidance

2,252

hours

Total hours staffed in the first full month of the engagement.

Rapid Network Mobilization
  • Activated the robust Chicago-area clinician network.

  • Submitted 8 qualified RNs within just 24 hours of the request.

  • Doubled submissions to 20 RN candidates by day three to accelerate placement.

Seamless Volume Scaling
  • Grew total placements to 40+ clinicians.

  • Staffed across nursing and allied support roles, including RNs, CNAs, and LPNs.

  • Sustained high volume, ensuring over 4,000 clinical hours delivered monthly at peak.

Continuous Support
  • Offered 24/7 staffing service.

  • Maintained round-the-clock support to manage urgent, last-minute needs.

Impact & Results

The Impact

The hospital's staffing burden was dramatically reduced with reliable coverage across all strained departments. This stabilization allowed patient care to return to normal and gave the internal teams a sigh of relief, ultimately exceeding the hospital's expectations continuously.

40+

clinicians staffed in 3 days.

3,145

hours staffed in month three.

Hospital

staffing burden dramatically reduced.

About DirectShifts

The Virtual Care Staffing Platform Built for Scale

DirectShifts enables telehealth companies to expand nationwide coverage, onboard clinicians faster, and maintain compliance at scale — all through one integrated staffing and credentialing platform.

Beyond Traditional Staffing

We go beyond conventional staffing vendors to deliver a flexible, data-driven solution built for virtual care. Our platform connects you with pre-vetted, multi-state licensed clinicians and streamlines every step from sourcing to credentialing and scheduling.

Quality-First Approach

 Every clinician is pre-screened, licensed, and credentialed before presentation.

Data-Driven Results

 Real-time reporting and analytics optimize provider availability and performance.

End-to-End Partnership

We handle sourcing, credentialing, and onboarding — so you can focus on care delivery.

Compliance First

 Full CAQH/NPI verification and Medicaid/Medicare compliance support

Speed & Scale

Deploy clinicians across all 50 states with consistent quality

Expert Support

Recruiting teams experienced in telehealth operations and remote-care workflows

Nationwide Network

Access to thousands of licensed clinicians ready for virtual assignments

Trusted by Healthcare Leaders Nationwide

500+

Healthcare Partners

50K+

Clinicians Placed

98%

Client Satisfaction

About DirectShifts

The Healthcare Staffing Platform Built for Scale

DirectShifts helps hospitals, health systems, and care centers strengthen their clinical workforce — improving coverage, reducing staffing gaps, and simplifying credentialing through a tech-enabled, partnership-driven model.

Beyond Traditional Staffing

We’re not a traditional agency — we combine technology and service to help healthcare organizations fill permanent and contract roles quickly and efficiently. Our platform is designed to meet the staffing, compliance, and credentialing needs of complex care environments.

Quality-First Approach

All clinicians are fully screened, licensed, and credentialed before placement.

Data-Driven Results

Actionable analytics on sourcing, time-to-fill, and workforce utilization.

End-to-End Partnership

From recruiting to onboarding, DirectShifts manages the full staffing lifecycle.

Compliance First

Robust verification and documentation for all payer and state requirements

Speed & Scale

Rapid placement of qualified clinicians to reduce coverage gaps

Expert Support

Dedicated recruiters with deep hospital and ambulatory staffing expertise

Nationwide Network

A broad pipeline of RNs, advanced practitioners, and physicians across specialties

Trusted by Healthcare Leaders Nationwide

500+

Healthcare Partners

50K+

Clinicians Placed

98%

Client Satisfaction

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8 qualified RNs

Submitted within 24 hours

Pre-Vetted Talent

Access quality, licensed clinicians

Nationwide Reach

Scale across all 50 states

Compliance Assured

CAQH/NPI verified candidates

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