Whether you are looking for instant confirmation or applying to standard shifts that require facility review, understanding how facilities select NDPros will help you secure more work on NurseDash.
Pro Tip: Look for the Instant Confirmation Label
For the absolute fastest path to booking, look for shifts marked with the Instant Confirmation label. These assignments bypass the manual selection process entirely, booking you the exact moment you press apply.
How Selection Works for Standard Shifts
For standard shifts, facility managers review candidates manually. Their final choice is heavily based on three main criteria: your Reliability Score, your relevant experience, and your proximity to the location.
Best Practices to Increase Your Selection Rate
Regardless of whether a shift is an Instant Confirmation or a Standard Shift, the absolute key to getting selected and securing consistent work is maintaining a high Reliability Score. To keep your score high and maximize your placement opportunities:
Strive for a 'Stellar' Reliability Score: High reliability metrics unlock preferred, priority access to shifts across our network.
Apply to familiar locations: Prioritize shifts at facilities where you have previously worked and been rated highly by their management team.
Cast a wider net: Apply to multiple upcoming shifts that fit into your available calendar criteria.
Look out for same-day shifts: When facilities have immediate openings, they review and select applicants significantly faster.
Introduce yourself: Once you apply to a standard shift, tap the "messaging icon" in the top right corner of the post to send a quick note introducing your experience.
Keep your profile current: Ensure your updated medical certifications, background documents, and work history are completely filled out.
If you need any technical assistance optimizing your profile or getting selected for shifts, please submit a support request to our 24/7 team here.