Travel nursing jobs are short term engagements typically lasting no more than 13 weeks. So it’s no secret that travel nurses engage in job searches more often than the average professional. What’s less understood is that certain realities in the travel nursing industry tend to exacerbate what labor economists refer to as “frictional unemployment.” In this blog post, we’ll discuss frictional unemployment, how it affects travel nurses, and how travel nurses can remedy the situation and save themselves time, trouble and money in the process. Read more

Over the past decade, more and more hospitals have turned to one of the various Vendor Management Service models to meet their travel nursing and other contingent staffing needs. In this blog post, we’re going to take close look at one of the more common Vendor Management Service models utilized in the healthcare staffing industry, the Managed Service Provider (MSP). In doing so, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of this model for travel nurses. Read more

Small rural hospitals are often in need of travel nurses. Such hospitals present some unique and challenging circumstances. Understanding the issues involved will help travel nurses ensure a very rewarding experience. Read more