In our last blog post, we discussed how a travel nursing company’s “Direct Relationship” with a facility works and its potential ramifications for the travel nurse. In this post, we’ll discuss the “Vendor Management Service” relationship and the potential ramifications. Read more
I’ve been in the travel nursing industry since 2006. For as long as I can remember, travel nurses and agency staff alike have highlighted the differences between large travel nursing companies and small travel nursing companies. So, in this article, we’ll define big versus small travel nursing companies and discuss how the size of an agency may or may not affect the services they provide.
Criticisms of travel nursing companies often frame these companies as unnecessary middlemen that gouge hospitals and force travelers to make less money. While travel nursing companies certainly are middlemen, that doesn’t necessarily mean they are net negative for the marketplace. In fact, middlemen in many industries actually add value by reducing costs. So, in this article, we’ll discuss the middleman narrative and review the services travel nursing companies provide so travel healthcare professionals and employers can approach this topic with confidence.
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It’s crucial for travel nurses to know what questions to ask when they are evaluating a new travel nursing recruiter or company. Asking the wrong questions can lead to ambiguous answers and confusion. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most common bad questions travel nursing recruiters receive. Then, we’ll provide some alternative questions you should ask instead.
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