Category Archives: Travel Nursing

Our 2021 Travel Healthcare Predictions
It’s 2021! Last year sure took us for a spin, but we expect this year will get much better. Here’s what we’re predicting:
TRAVEL NURSING
Facilities expect surges in COVID-19 patients early this year because of the holidays and are preparing for another a few weeks from the New Year’s holiday. For the next three to four months, the Read more

Self-Care Into the New Year
As the COVID-19 vaccinations start this week, we can see the beginning of light as we near the end of this year—and hopefully soon, the end of this pandemic. There is optimism, but also the reality that many of us (especially frontline healthcare workers) had an incredibly tough year. Along with that optimism, we’re likely taking some other emotions and feelings with us into 2021 as well. Read more

Answering your COVID FAQs
This is still new. And we’ve all got questions. Our tenured recruiters offer advice for these new FAQs:
Will I have to treat COVID patients?
We understand this has been a struggle for some travelers. Recruiter Lisa Willert makes it a point Read more

CARIANT HEALTH PARTNERS NAMED A BEST TRAVEL NURSING COMPANY
Cariant Health Partners has been named a Best Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes. Each year, BluePipes combs through review data from multiple review sites for more than 300 travel nursing companies to find the top 20 in the industry. We’re thrilled to be included in this year’s rankings. Read more

Advice for Summer 2020 Travel Contracts
We’ve passed (we hope) the increase in COVID cancellations and things are looking to get back on track. But it’s still going to be a slow rise. If you’re looking at traveling now or are coming up on the end of your contract, here are a few things to remember: Read more
COVID-19 Updates and Resources
COVID-19 Updates
Cariant travelers who are required by the facility to quarantine will be paid wages and stipends for up to two weeks.
We know some of your situations are stressful. We are here for you. Cariant Leadership is communicating directly with our teams and travelers as changes arise. Travelers, check in with your recruiter often, and try to make time for long, positive conversations with your friends and family. Read more

Supply and Demand: Here’s What We’re Seeing Now
It’s been a whirlwind past two months. How the pandemic affects healthcare professionals and our industry will be in flux for a while yet. Here is what we’re seeing now that is (for the most part) across the board. Read more
Waiting for an Empty Nest Before Traveling?
Some nurses wait for a specific moment to begin traveling. For that right time when they can embrace their independence, knowing that the people in their lives who they have cared for are now equally independent. If you’re already living life as an “empty nester,” or coming soon upon that time, there are a few reasons you may want to consider travel nursing. Read more
5 Years and 5 Questions With Nursing Recruiter Becky Sullivan
You’ve been recruiting nurses at Cariant Health Partners for five years now. What do those relationships mean to you, that you’ve cultivated over the past few years?
The relationships to me are family. They are people who continually work for me. They represent Cariant in the best way because they understand how we started and how we’ve grown, and where we are at this point in time. They mean the most to me because they’ve hung on this long. Most of my people have been with me now for four full years. Read more

State of the Compacts
Last year included many advances for patient access to therapy and nursing services thanks to compact licensure. Just a few days into 2020 and more states are joining the push for healthcare provider mobility. Here’s a look at the current compact agreements: Read more