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Pay Forecast — Core RN Specialties

18-month weekly pay outlook across the six core RN specialties, powered by our proprietary AI. Solid lines show recent history; dashed lines are the forecast.

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Deeper cuts on demand, pay, and spend

Seasonal Demand

When each specialty peaks and dips across the year

Travel vs. Perm Pay Gap

Retention pressure by specialty — travel premium over perm

Agency Spend Projection

Projected 2026 contingent labor spend by state

Rate-Reduction Potential

Systems with the most room to align current rates with their local markets

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