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About Kyle Schmidt

I'm one of the Co-Founders of BluePipes which provides professional networking and career management tools for healthcare professionals. I was formerly a Healthcare Recruiter and Recruitment Manager. I also have an extensive background in the financial services industry, a B.S in Finance and Risk Management and an MA in Government both from California State University Sacramento.

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RN Salary Ranked by Specialty

1 Comment/in Healthcare Careers/by Kyle Schmidt

If you’re looking for RN salary information, then chances are that you’re either considering a career as a Registered Nurse or you’re already a Registered Nurse and you’re engaged in salary negotiations or you want to see how your salary stacks up against others. In any case, obtaining reliable data is critical. In this blog […]

The Best Travel Nursing Companies – 2014

in Best Travel Nursing Companies/by Kyle Schmidt

Travel nurses are always on the hunt for the best travel nursing companies. This is understandable given the central role that companies play in a travel nurse’s career. In this blog post we’ll compare the “Top Company” lists compiled by the two most commonly relied upon resources for finding the best companies, Travel Nursing Central (TNC) […]

Travel Nursing First Week Orientation Hours

in Travel Nursing Blog, Travel Nursing Job Tips and Information/by Kyle Schmidt

In most cases, the first week of your travel nursing contract will go exactly as anticipated. You’ll spend the entire week orienting to the new facility. Or, you may have an orientation day or two and then be off on your own providing patient care for the remainder of the week. However, sometimes travel nurses […]

Should Travel Nurses Purchase Professional Liability Insurance?

in Travel Nursing Blog, Travel Nursing Job Tips and Information/by Kyle Schmidt

Travel nurses often ask if they need to purchase professional liability insurance. There is plenty of debate on this topic as it pertains to permanent employment, so travel nurses can be left wondering which side to believe. In this blog post, we’ll cover both sides of the debate, describe some of the unique considerations facing […]

Is Your ATS Hurting Your Healthcare Staffing Agency? Probably

1 Comment/in Travel Healthcare Recruiting, Travel Nursing Blog/by Kyle Schmidt

Applicant tracking systems are utilized by the vast majority of healthcare staffing agencies, and for good cause. They streamline human resource processes and institutionalize procedures. They also provide some invaluable reporting mechanisms. However, there’s a very good chance that your healthcare staffing agency’s ATS is hurting your recruitment efforts.

Nursing Resume Objective or Summary?

1 Comment/in Healthcare Careers, Nursing Resume/by Kyle Schmidt

Nurses often wonder if they should include an objective or a summary on their nursing resume. The decision can be a difficult one because there is a lot of debate among career advisers. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the difference between an objective and a summary, summarize the debate, and discuss why we feel […]

5 Reasons Nurses Should Engage in Professional Networking

1 Comment/in Healthcare Careers/by Kyle Schmidt

Professional networking is a concept typically associated with shmoozer business types like salesmen and insurance agents. These professions typically require persuasiveness aimed at gaining favor or business which are common objectives of professional networking. Why then should nurses take professional networking seriously? After all, nurses are not salesmen or insurance agents. In this blog post, […]

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