Pay isn’t the only reason. Inconsistent follow-up and slow response times are costing you candidates.
📉 The Real Reason CRNAs Are Getting Away
When a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) declines a job or disappears mid-process, the default assumption is simple: the rate must’ve been too low or the Provider was “kicking tires”.
But our data at Lokum App tells a deeper story.
Yes, CRNAs are vocal when rates don’t match expectations. But the most preventable reason candidates go unmatched isn’t about money at all.
It’s about time.
⏱️ If you’re not responding within 48 hours, you’re probably losing the match.
From internal data and recent customer success calls, we’ve noticed a consistent pattern: **delayed responses kill momentum…**even when interest is mutual and pay is competitive.
Pay Isn’t the Only Dealbreaker
Of course, CRNAs mention compensation concerns or practice models they aren’t excited about. Comments like:
“Rate too low.”
“Pay doesn’t match the work.”
“Medical direction…no.”
…are common on assignments that go unmatched. But they’re also **predictable **and correctable through feedback loops and rate adjustments.
What’s more revealing is what’s not being said out loud:
“Haven’t hear back about this for days. I moved on.”
“I got tired of waiting.”
“I took another offer.”
This kind of silent churn is harder to detect, but it’s avoidable if you know what to look for.
⌛ When the Wait Becomes the Walk-Away
CRNAs are inundated with job offers every day. And in a hot market, inertia is a dealbreaker.
If your team takes more than 48 hours to follow up with a CRNA who messaged you, they may already be moving on whether or not they ever say so.
Lokum App tracks your matches to help prevent these silent drop-offs.
Our team flags “at-risk” matches then nudges both sides when follow-up is overdue.
What Fast Teams Do Differently
Top-performing employers on Lokum App move fast. Most respond to inquiries within 8 to 24 hours.
They don’t let potential slip through the cracks because someone “forgot to check the app.”
Instead, they:
- Assign ownership of candidate follow-up internally
- Use Lokum App’s chat tools to stand out among other recruiters
- Respond quickly and follow up frequently, even if just to say “We’re reviewing…hang tight!”
This small behavior shift leads to real outcomes: faster hires, fewer unmatched CRNAs, and better impressions on candidates.
📱 Built-In Nudges = More Matches
The Lokum App experience is designed to fix this problem in real time.
Here’s how:
- CRNAs get nudged when they haven’t replied to an offer
- Employers get nudged when a provider has inquired but hasn’t received a response
- Our Customer Success team monitors stalled matches and proactively reaches out to both parties
No more wondering what went wrong. If someone ghosts, we try to help you find out why.
Your Job Is Only as Good as the Follow-Up
Even a great job post won’t convert if the follow-through breaks down. To prevent unmatched CRNAs:
- Check the chat thread daily
- Keep your assignment listings fresh
- Update status tags to help us help you
- Let our CS team know if you’re losing your candidate and we’ll help follow up
“If it’s been more than 24 hours since your CRNA inquired, it might already be too late. Let us help you get them back on track.”
Takeaway for Employers
In today’s CRNA job market, speed signals seriousness. The best-paying job won’t get filled if your team doesn’t stay on top of communication.
Lokum App doesn’t just help you post jobs—we help you close matches through built-in nudges, real-time alerts, and hands-on support.
Looking to cut down on unmatched candidates?
📲 Connect with our Customer Success team and let’s fix your funnel.