Should Travel Nurses Purchase Professional Liability Insurance?

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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 travel nurses, and provide some considerations for shopping liability insurance should you choose to obtain it. Read more

Is Your ATS Hurting Your Healthcare Staffing Agency? Probably

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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. Read more

5 Reasons Nurses Should Engage in Professional Networking

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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, we’ll address that question by offering our top 5 reasons that nurses should take professional networking seriously. Read more

What is the Annual Salary for a Travel Nurse?

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Estimating the expected annual salary for a travel nurse is a tricky task. There are many variables and unique scenarios to consider. Unfortunately, there is a lot of biased, vague and misleading information about this subject on the internet, much of which sits conveniently atop the search results on Goggle and Bing. In this blog post, we’ll provide some considerations for travelers so they can be better prepared to estimate their expected annual income. Read more

What Travel Nurses Should Know About Agency Applicant Tracking Systems

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Completing travel nursing company online applications and skills checklists are status-quo steps in the application process for travel nursing candidates. Many candidates maybe unaware that these online features are often components of elaborate Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs). In this blog post, we’ll offer some insight into agency ATSs so that travel nurses have a better understanding of what’s going on behind the scenes. We’ll also offer some strategies for avoiding this cumbersome process. Read more

Travel Nursing at HCA Hospitals

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The Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) is the largest for-profit hospital operator in the United States. HCA boasts a whopping 162 hospitals and generates over $33 billion in annual revenue. HCA is also one of the biggest users of travel nurses in the nation. In this blog post, we’ll provide some detailed information about travel nursing with HCA so that you will know what to expect. Read more