The Humility Advantage

Rural ERs Bleeding Talent: Turnover Stats That'll Shock You!

Joseph Season 1 Episode 16

US hospital turnover is still dangerously high and hitting small and critical access hospitals the hardest.

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of healthcare’s biggest hidden crises: staff turnover in U.S. hospitals. Over the last five years, many hospitals have essentially replaced their entire workforce, with annual turnover hovering around 18–21% and costing millions in lost talent, onboarding, and burnout. 

Small and critical access hospitals are hit even harder, with first‑year RN turnover pushing past 20%, leaving rural communities with fewer nurses, more delays, and exhausted teams trying to hold everything together.

We’ll walk through the most shocking numbers, what they really mean on the front lines, and why the usual “recruit more” playbook is failing. And if you’re ready to get off the turnover treadmill and start fixing the root causes, you’ll find the ultimate solution and step‑by‑step strategies right here:

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