Is your healthcare facility struggling with finding the correct number of staff to maintain patient care? You’re not alone. Because of the nursing shortage, many hospitals and other medical facilities find it challenging to maintain optimal staffing levels. In this blog post, we’ll define short staffing, explore the reasons behind the shortage, discuss the impact of short-staffed shifts on patients … Read More
1099 Vs. W-2
A challenge in the healthcare industry is consistent change. New regulations and laws are passed, new treatments are developed, and patient needs evolve. To keep up with these changes, companies in the healthcare industry need to adapt quickly. This cannot be easy when they are bogged down by paperwork and administrative tasks. One of the most burdensome tasks for companies … Read More
Making New Friends As A Traveling Nurse
Making new friends can be challenging when you’re a traveling nurse. It’s easy to feel homesick and slightly out of place. And when you do build new friendships, it’s time to travel again. So, you leave and start again from scratch. Friendships provide a support system that can help you get through a challenging shift or hard times in your … Read More
How Clinicians Can Combat Imposter Syndrome
When people think of doctors and nurses, they might imagine the epitome of success. They have a prestigious career, a rewarding life’s work, and the opportunity to help people live healthier lives. However, many doctors and nurses go through an obstacle course each day — combatting imposter syndrome. Individuals who suffer from imposter syndrome experience feelings of inadequacy despite evidence … Read More
8 Holiday Gifts for Healthcare Workers
Here we are in the first week of December already! If the holiday season has snuck up on you, you may be starting to panic about what to gift your loved ones. While we can’t speak for everyone on your list, we do have some insights to help with shopping for the healthcare workers in your life. We hope you … Read More
Crisis Contracts for Travel Nurses
Travel nurses are in demand now due to the ongoing pandemic. Recently, we highlighted which states consistently request travel nurses, how nurses can work in different states, and the pay travel nurses receive as a result of the demand. This is a time to succeed for travel nurses. But before accepting a travel assignment, consider what to look out for. … Read More
Travel Nurses In Demand
A travel nurse’s job is to fill the gaps in care in hospitals across the country for anywhere from days to a few months. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, travel nurses are in demand more than ever. If you’re thinking about becoming a travel nurse, this article provides an overview of why the demand for travel nurses increases and … Read More
Resume Tips for Travel Nurses
Creating a travel nurse resume is essential for getting the job assignments that you really want. But actually putting together the resume is a challenge in itself. Here are some resume tips for travel nurses to keep in mind. These tips can also apply to other types of nurse resumes too. Introduce Yourself Recruiters and hiring managers are looking to … Read More
Why You Should Take A Per Diem Assignment
Per diem nurses work by the day. Because of this, taking per diem assignments can give nurses flexibility and pay well. Sometimes a nurse will work for a hospital and work for an agency the next day. Working as a per diem nurse can be a challenge since it requires the nurse to work with different staff often. But it … Read More