In healthcare, where schedules are bustling, locations are ever-changing and patient care is paramount, building lasting connections can sometimes feel like a luxury. But for Shelly Sharp — a seasoned travel nurse at Cariant Health Partners with a heart for adventure and a knack for collecting friends — every assignment is an opportunity to build
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Brenda Kemling Elected President of APTA Iowa
Brenda Kemling Elected President of APTA Iowa In a significant development for the physical therapy community in Iowa, Brenda Kemling, PT, DPT, OCS, has been elected as the President of APTA Iowa. Brenda, who serves as RehabVisions’ Director of Operations – Outpatient Clinics, is no stranger to leadership roles and brings a wealth of experience
How Travelers Impact Rural Healthcare
At Cariant, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients and healthcare providers is at the core of our mission. We believe that travel healthcare professionals play an essential role in rural communities, addressing unique challenges and improving overall healthcare outcomes. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, we strive to facilitate connections
Ghosting
Ghosting is a term typically associated with dating and personal relationships and is becoming more prevalent in the healthcare industry as well. But what exactly is it and why is it a problem for you? Ghosting in healthcare recruiting refers to when a healthcare professional who has been in communication with a staffing agency or
Pay Transparency
We work hard at Cariant to build a solid and long-lasting relationship with each of our travelers. It is something we take very seriously, and as with any other relationship, the foundation is based on trust. If you have been on our website recently you may have noticed that we are now posting the pay
Travel Like a Local
One of the best things about travel healthcare is the opportunity to be a local rather than a tourist. You get to experience and appreciate the unique culture that comes with each placement. Living a few months in any one place will help you decide where you would like to revisit or even retire. If
Recruiter Relationships
Two former college football players, a Texas OT and nurse, and an OT and PT from Nebraska walk into a bar…it sounds like the start of a bad joke. That’s the joy of travel healthcare though, the most amazing people with a wide variety of backgrounds can collide around a common cause: meeting a need
Tips and Tricks for Travel Housing
One of the things that can make or break a contract is finding housing. It is something we see time and time again. We can find you the perfect travel job, but without a place to stay, the perfect job won’t matter. As a traveler, what do you need to do to find the right
Two Companies, Same Job. Why is the Pay Different?
As a traveling healthcare professional, you are probably used to scrolling through thousands of jobs to find the one that is perfect for you. Often you will find that multiple companies post the same job, but the posted pay is different from one to the next. Some agencies choose not to list pay rates because
What is a Travel Duck?
If you follow Cariant Health Partners on social media, or if you stopped by our APTA booth in January, you probably noticed these little colorful rubber ducks making an appearance every so often with the #travelduck. Now that our ducks have taken flight and landed in our travelers’ mailboxes, we are finally ready to share