CASE STUDY: Building Sustainable Med Surg Pipelines: Two Examples of Long-Term International Nurse Recruitment
July 16, 2026
CASE STUDY
Building Sustainable Med Surg Pipelines: Two Examples of Long-Term International Nurse Recruitment
Two Midwest health systems partnered with WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions (WWHS) to strengthen their Med Surg workforce through international nurse recruitment. One organization is building a future nursing pipeline through long-range workforce planning, while the other demonstrates the results of sustained recruitment over multiple years.
This case study explores how both organizations adopted a proactive approach to Med Surg staffing, using continuous recruitment and long-term planning to support anticipated workforce needs.
In This Case Study:
- Two Med Surg workforce strategies at different stages of maturity
- One in early-stage workforce planning and pipeline development
- Another with a well-established pipeline sustained 20+ years
- How historical data and forecasting informed recruitment decisions years in advance
- How WWHS supported candidate selection through virtual interviews and on-site international recruitment events
- The impact of continuous annual recruitment in building a sustainable nursing pipeline
Featured Blogs
What began as a long-term recruitment strategy has evolved into a robust pipeline supporting four hospitals, with more than 500 nurses placed and another 500+ active in the pipeline.
International hiring is only one part of a successful program. Long-term success depends on how prepared your organization is to support nurses once arrived.
WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions is helping organizations fill critical staffing gaps and support patient care with international direct hire recruitment.
HRSA has updated English language proficiency requirements for internationally educated clinicians. Learn what changed and how it impacts recruitment timelines & planning.
Health systems are turning to blended workforce models, combining domestic, international, and flexible staffing to improve stability and costs.
For more than 20 years, WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions has helped a multi-state senior care provider build an international nurse pipeline through the EB-3 visa program.
With clinician shortages projected for years ahead, international recruitment is becoming a core strategy for healthcare organizations.
WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions places 300+ internationally trained dialysis nurses across 49 states
WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions is proud to announce the placement of 320 internationally trained registered nurses in dialysis facilities across 49 states.
USCIS has issued new Adjustment of Status guidance that may affect Green Card sponsorship, international recruitment, and workforce planning strategies.
An international hiring partner supports you across recruiting, immigration, and arrival. See why coordination across each step matters.