Western Alliance Bank Provides $65 Million Loan Package to Support Rapid Growth of connectRN’s Health Care Workforce Platform

BOSTON — Western Alliance Bank today announced that its Boston office has closed on a $65 million loan package for connectRN, a platform connecting nurses and aides with flexible work opportunities.

The loan provides Waltham, Massachusetts-based connectRN with working capital and growth capital to support the company’s rapid growth. In the past year, connectRN’s revenue has grown by 250%. The company plans to expand to 40 states by the end of the year.

“The Covid-19 pandemic put considerable strain on the nation’s health care industry, and connectRN is providing a much-needed solution to nurse staffing,” said Darren Gastrock, director in Western Alliance Bank's Innovation Banking Group. “Western Aliance Bank sees tremendous potential in companies like connectRN that are improving the lives and prospects of such an important part of society.”

connectRN provides reliable clinician staffing that delivers high quality care at consistent rates, giving nurses the freedom to work on their terms.

“Our outstanding organic revenue growth demonstrates that nurses and aides are seeking better career paths, and the demand is out there,” said Ted Jeanloz, CEO of connectRN. “Our mission is to improve clinicians’ lives through access to community, opportunity and support. This financing will help connectRN further that mission and, in turn, make life and health better for millions of people.” 

Nurses and aides have long felt overworked and underappreciated. As of early 2022, 52% of nurses said they would consider leaving the profession altogether. Through its technology-enabled platform, connectRN empowers health care professionals to select opportunities that are right for them, including meeting their skill level, interests and work environment.

“connectRN gives nurses and aides the opportunity to find work in a nurturing environment at a time when our health care industry needs all the support it can get,” said Michael Quinn, vice president in Western Alliance Bank's Asset-Based Lending Group. “We are honored that Western Alliance Bank can be part of the company’s expansion to new markets.”

About connectRN

connectRN is the leading nurse community, created to connect nurses with each other, provide career support and deliver flexible work opportunities. By leveraging technology the platform allows access to work opportunities and vital resources nurses need to build a thriving career. connectRN is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts and serves clinicians across the U.S. To learn more about connectRN, please visit www.connectrn.com