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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background Job crafting and work alienation have emerged as important factors influencing nurses' workplace experiences and organizational outcomes. Proactive job crafting behaviors may enable nurses to better align their work with their abilities and professional needs, potentially reducing feelings of alienation and promoting a more positive work experience. Understanding the relationship between these variables may establish strategies to support nurse well-being and workforce sustainability. Objectives This study aimed to examine the relation between job crafting behaviors and work alienation among staff nurses. Design: A descriptive correlation design was adopted. Setting: The study took place at Manshiet El Bakery Hospital which is affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Population, Cairo, Egypt. It provides care for patients in different specialties. The total bed capacity is 184 beds. It includes one building, this building consists of six floors, which contains different units and departments such as (Emergency Department, Operations Department, ENT department, Pediatric department, Orthopedic department, Surgical department, Obstetrics and Gynecological department, medical department, Adult intensive care unit, Neonatal intensive care unit, and outpatient clinics). Participants: The subjects of this study included (143) out of (227) staff nurses who working in above mentioned setting during the time of the study. They were selected via a simple random sampling method. Methods Data for this study were gathered via three instruments: a Demographic Data Sheet, Job Crafting Scale and the Work Alienation Scale. Results less than half (49.6%) of staff nurses had a moderate level of job crafting behaviors, followed less than one third (32.2%) had a low level, while less than one fifth (18.2%) demonstrated a high level of job crafting behaviors. Meanwhile, more than half (54.5%) of staff nurses experienced a moderate level of work alienation, followed by more than one quarter (25.2%) had a low level, whereas about one fifth (20.3%) of staff nurses reported a high level of work alienation. Conclusion There was a highly statistically significant correlation between job crafting behaviors and work alienation among staff nurses. Future longitudinal and interventional studies are recommended to clarify causal pathways. Trial Registration Number: Not applicable. Clinical Trial Number: Not applicable</p>