According to the latest Forbes list of “Best Employers for New Grads,” 35 healthcare systems have been ranked among the top employers in the United States. This comes as good news for the current and future nursing graduates who are seeking to join the healthcare industry.

As the US healthcare system continues to face mounting challenges amid an ongoing nursing shortage, the need for qualified nurses has never been greater. Healthcare organizations are putting in concerted efforts to attract new graduates and retain their best nurses to meet the growing demands of the industry. By being listed as some of the best employers for new grads, these healthcare organizations have emphasized the importance of hiring and nurturing young talent interested in pursuing careers in nursing.

The 35 health systems on the list, along with their respective rankings: 

4. Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn.)

6. UCLA Health (Los Angeles)

14. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York City)

17. Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital 

20. Boston Children’s Hospital

23. WakeMed (Raleigh, N.C)

25. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas)

29. Houston Methodist

34. Cincinnati Children’s

51. UCHealth (Aurora, Colo.)

57. Emory Healthcare (Atlanta) 

60. Children’s Hospital Colorado (Aurora) 

69. University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics (Iowa City)

86. University of Utah Health Care (Salt Lake City)

97. Penn Medicine (Philadelphia)

99. NYU Langone Health (New York City)

103. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

104. HealthPartners (Bloomington, Minn.)

109. Norton Healthcare (Louisville, Ky.)

112. Northwestern Medicine (Chicago)

120. Cleveland Clinic

121. The University of Kansas Health System (Kansas City)

126. OhioHealth (Columbus)

132. Northwell Health (New Hyde Park, N.Y.)

135. University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor)

142. Baptist Health (Louisville, Ky.)

150. Saint Francis Health System (Tulsa, Okla.)

156. BayCare Health System (Clearwater, Fla.)

162. CoxHealth (Springfield, Mo.)

174. Kaiser Permanente (Oakland, Calif.)

179. Penn State Health (Hershey, Pa.)

183. Franciscan Health (Mishawaka, Ind.)

184. Atlantic Health System (Morristown, N.J.)

185. University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center 

186. Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, Ohio)

At NurseContact, we understand the significance of having all the right tools, guidance, and support system to thrive in the nursing profession. Our digital marketplace offers a streamlined hiring process, making it possible for nurse employers within the United States to find suitable international nurses that match their healthcare requirements.

In addition, with our services, we aim to bridge the gap between nursing graduates and healthcare employers. By offering a direct link between nursing graduates and employers, we hope to contribute to closing the gap in the nursing shortage and provide ample opportunities for future nurses to build successful careers in the healthcare sector.

As the healthcare industry evolves in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, there is a clear need for qualified and compassionate nurses who are willing to go above and beyond in their duties to provide the best possible care to their patients. As a result, more employers are actively seeking out nursing graduates who can offer their skills and knowledge to the healthcare industry.

Overall, the recognition given to these 35 healthcare systems on the Forbes list serves as a reminder of the industry’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that young nursing graduates can enjoy fruitful and fulfilling careers in the healthcare sector. NurseContact is proud to be part of this movement and offers unbeatable services to help hospitals and healthcare facilities connect with the best nurses from around the globe, thereby boosting patient care standards while encouraging growth and development within the nursing profession.