ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Mission Hospital says it has exceeded its goal of hiring 90 medical-surgical nurses in 90 days, reaching the milestone ahead of schedule.
Hospital officials announced Friday, May 1, 2026, that the hiring push is part of an ongoing strategy to address workforce challenges across the health care system.
“Reaching this goal ahead of schedule reflects the dedication of our recruitment teams and the strong interest from nurses who want to make a difference in our community,” Jorie Matijevich, regional vice president of human resources for Mission Health, said in a statement. “While workforce challenges continue across health care, we are focused on building and supporting a strong team to meet the needs of our patients.”
MISSION HOSPITAL EXCEEDS HIRING GOAL WITH 200+ JOB OFFERS ACCEPTED IN 65 DAYS
Mission Health said it has added about 400 employees since January and has hosted or participated in nearly 40 recruitment events over the past three months.
Mission Health Recruitment Team March 2026 (Photo courtesy: Mission Health)
The hospital system said incentives such as sign-on bonuses have been used to attract nurses, along with employee referral programs that offer bonuses to current staff who recruit new hires.
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In September 2025, the hospital announced a similar initiative to hire 200 staff members in 100 days, which the hospital system said it reached in 65 days.
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