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ShiftWizard

Healthcare nurse and staff scheduling software from HealthStream, with self-scheduling, shift swaps, census forecasting and a free staff app.

Our take: ShiftWizard covers what hospital staffing offices need: rules-aware schedules, self-scheduling, shift swaps, open-shift fills and forecasting from census history.

Best forHospital nurse scheduling
ReviewedPricing: Paid
6.5 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
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ShiftWizard is HealthStream's nurse and staff scheduling software for hospitals and other healthcare organizations. Managers build schedules matched to patient demand, and staff use the free ShiftWizard (New) app to self-schedule, swap shifts and request time off. Pricing is not published; organizations get a quote after a demo.

ShiftWizard is owned by HealthStream

HealthStream acquired ShiftWizard, Inc., based in Raleigh, North Carolina, in October 2020. The product is now sold as ShiftWizard by HealthStream, and the staff app is listed as ShiftWizard (New).

Checked October 4, 2026
The bottom line

A proven healthcare scheduler for hospitals; plan for a demo, quote and a two-to-three month rollout.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isAn enterprise nurse and staff scheduling system for healthcare, with a free staff app.
Our takeShiftWizard covers what hospital staffing offices need: rules-aware schedules, self-scheduling, shift swaps, open-shift fills and forecasting from census history.
It is sold by quote and HealthStream puts implementation at 60 to 90 days. If you are a nurse searching for it, you need your employer's login, not a sign-up.
Why we rate itDeep healthcare scheduling features with Workday, Epic and payroll integrations and a widely used staff app.
The catchNo public pricing, no self-serve trial and a 60 to 90 day implementation.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Hospitals scheduling nurses across units
  • Health systems on Workday or Epic
  • Behavioral health and long-term care staffing
Not good for
  • Small clinics wanting self-serve signup
  • Scheduling outside healthcare
  • Physician on-call rotations
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Slow: demo, quote and a 4-phase implementation of 60 to 90 days per HealthStream.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Enterprise-wide rollouts and integrations are part of the implementation project.
  3. Walled garden
    Integrates with Workday, Epic, ADP and Kronos; we did not verify data export options.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ShiftWizard?

ShiftWizard is nurse and staff scheduling software for healthcare organizations. Managers build schedules matched to patient demand, and staff use the mobile app to self-schedule, swap shifts and request time off.

Who owns ShiftWizard?

HealthStream. It acquired ShiftWizard, Inc., based in Raleigh, North Carolina, in October 2020, and now sells it as ShiftWizard by HealthStream.

How do I log in to ShiftWizard?

Conversion Gems is a review site, so you can't sign in here. ShiftWizard accounts are set up by your employer, and the sign-in address can differ by organization, so use the link from your staffing office or HR. On a phone, install the ShiftWizard (New) app from the App Store or Google Play.

Is the ShiftWizard app free?

Yes for staff. The ShiftWizard (New) app is a free download, and HealthStream says staff can use it at no additional cost. Your employer pays for the scheduling system.

How much does ShiftWizard cost?

HealthStream does not publish ShiftWizard prices. Organizations request a demo and quote (checked 4 October 2026).

Does ShiftWizard integrate with Workday and Epic?

Yes. HealthStream lists Workday, Epic, ADP and Kronos integrations and describes ShiftWizard as a certified Workday integration partner.

ShiftWizard alternatives

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: HealthStream scheduling (ShiftWizard), ShiftWizard mobile app, ShiftWizard vs other scheduling solutions, ShiftWizard Predictive Census, HealthStream acquires ShiftWizard, ShiftWizard (New) on Google Play, ShiftWizard (New) on the App Store.

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