The DirectShifts Benchmark

One platform. Thousands of placements. Here is what the data actually shows about healthcare hiring in 2025.

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7,590 New Mobile App Installs in 2025. Why the DirectShifts App Is a Healthcare Employer's Hiring Advantage.

DirectShifts reached nearly 29,000 total mobile app installs after adding 7,590 new users in 2025. Mobile access allows clinicians to apply for jobs and submit timesheets on the go, significantly compressing turnaround times for urgent staffing needs.

DirectShifts' Shift Fill Rate Hit 54.1% in 2025. Here Is What That Benchmark Means for Healthcare Employers.

The platform's shift fill rate increased to 54.1% in 2025, with shifts worked jumping by 155% over 2024. This improvement signals strong supply depth and high-quality matching for locum and per diem coverage.

Clinicians Are Signing Contracts in 4 Days on DirectShifts. The Speed of Digital Onboarding Has Changed Healthcare Hiring.

The average time for a clinician to sign a contract dropped from 12.9 days in 2024 to just 4.0 days in 2025. This 69% reduction in signing time via e-signatures helps employers secure talent faster and reduces candidate dropout rates.

615 Applications Fully Credentialed and Signed Off in 2025. DirectShifts Is Not Just a Job Board.

Beyond raw leads, 615 applications reached the "fully credentialed and signed-off" stage in 2025. This highlights the platform's built-in workflow that manages document verification, helping to reduce compliance risk for healthcare employers.

Permanent Healthcare Jobs on DirectShifts Averaged 84 Applications Each in 2025. That Is Not Normal. That Is a Competitive Advantage.

Permanent healthcare roles on DirectShifts averaged 84.37 applications per post in 2025. This high volume offers employers a significant selection advantage, allowing for precise filtering and faster shortlisting for long-term hires.

$21.7 Million in Payroll Processed Through DirectShifts in 2025. $83 Million and Counting Since Launch.

DirectShifts processed $21.7 million in approved clinician payroll in 2025, bringing the total since 2022 to over $83 million. This transparency in financial volume proves the marketplace is live and provides a compliant infrastructure for contingent workforce management.

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