Hire Smarter, Lead Better: How the AACN Career Center Connects You With Exceptional Nurses

If you’re in the business of healthcare — whether you’re a nurse leader, hospital recruiter or hiring manager — then you already know: The right nurse isn’t just a résumé. They're a mission-matcher. A patient advocate. A collaborator. A leader.

At AACN, we believe that building strong care teams begins with smart, intentional hiring. That’s where the AACN Career Center comes in. This powerful, free-to-access resource for nurses is much more than a job board — it’s a full-service recruitment platform specifically built for acute, progressive and critical care nursing professionals.

Whether you're trying to fill one difficult-to-recruit role or you’re scaling a department, the AACN Career Center gives you access to the candidates who are making a difference — before they even start the interview.

A Smarter Way to Hire

Most generic job sites cast a wide net. The AACN Career Center is a very precise tool.

When you post a job, your listing appears directly in front of a highly targeted pool of acute, progressive and critical care nurses — many of whom are AACN members, specialty certified and actively engaged in professional growth. These are nurses who want more than a paycheck — they want purpose.

You’ll also benefit from robust customization options. From featured listings and employer branding to enhanced visibility across AACN platforms, the tools are here to help your openings stand out.

Tools That Put You in Control

What sets the AACN Career Center apart is the suite of employer tools that let you manage every step of the recruitment process in one place:

• Post a Job: Publish individual or multiple job listings directly to our targeted nursing audience.
• My Account: Access your personal dashboard where you can track applicants, update your company info and manage billing.
• My Jobs: View, edit and repost all your job listings, complete with performance analytics.
• My Clients: Access is perfect for staffing firms and third-party recruiters — manage multiple employers through a single login.
• Résumé Bank: Proactively search qualified candidates based on specialty, experience and credentials.
• My Candidates: Track applicant progress, rate candidates and collaborate with your hiring team.
• My Company: Build a branded company profile that highlights your mission, benefits and current openings.
• My Templates: Save time with reusable job posting templates tailored to frequently posted roles.
• Products: Explore upgrades such as featured listings or banner ads for maximum reach.
• Help: Need guidance? The Career Center team is just a click away.

From the Nurses’ Side: What Candidates Experience

While employers enjoy robust tools, the candidate nurses’ experience is just as strong — because we believe good hiring starts with good design on both sides.

Candidates can:

• Search targeted job listings
• Set custom job alerts
• Plan their careers
• Upload and manage multiple résumés
• Explore employer profiles

It’s a supportive, easy-to-navigate experience that helps nurses feel empowered — and that translates to better-qualified, more engaged applicants for your open roles.

Why Employers Choose AACN

What makes this platform different? AACN is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world, and we’re mission-driven — we work in close partnership with our nursing members, hospitals and systems to create tools that reflect the complexity and urgency of modern healthcare staffing.

We know what it means to look for more than qualifications. You want nurses who are aligned with your values, committed to growth and ready to lead. The AACN Career Center is where you’ll find them.

Ready to Get Started?

Start by visiting the Employer Portal and posting your first job. Have questions? The Help Center has you covered.

Let’s work together to continue to build the future of nursing — one hire at a time.