A hospital RN with 2 years out of hospital nursing cannot get interviews for full-time positions despite 7 years of experience, while hospitals seem to prefer hiring travel nurses.

Job application platforms and hospital HR processes fail to connect experienced but recently inactive RNs with opportunities; hospitals rely on travel contracts instead of direct hire, leaving candidates without clear pathways.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 10, 2026

App Concept

ReturnToCare RN

A platform that matches experienced RNs returning from career breaks with hospitals offering structured re-entry programs, bridging the gap between full-time and travel roles. Includes skills refresher modules and credentialing support.

Key Features

Profile builder highlighting relevant experience and gaps
Hospital listings specifically for re-entry or 'try before you buy' contract roles
Integrated clinical refresher courses and competency checklists
Automated credentialing and reference collection

Target Users: Registered nurses in the U.S. with 1-5 year career gaps seeking hospital positions, and hospitals looking for low-risk hiring pipelines

Revenue Model: Freemium for nurses (basic profile free, $29/mo for premium features); hospitals pay per placement fee or monthly subscription for access to candidate pool

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