Planning for the holidays . . . it’s not too soon

It’s that time of year again. Yep, the holiday season is just around the corner. That means with any new contracts that are coming open, you need to start planning your holiday schedule accordingly. To ensure everyone is on the same page, make sure you are speaking with your recruiter about any time off you

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Cariant Health Partners Awarded Health Care Staffing Services Certification from The Joint Commission 10th Year in a Row

Cariant Health Partners has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

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Embracing Minimalism

In the fall of 2014, shortly after my graduation from physical therapy school in May, I found myself driving across the country to begin my first travel assignment. Until I began packing up the car for my trip from New York to Kansas, I never realized how much “stuff” I owned. Over the past four

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Show Me The Money

Two of the biggest benefits that travel healthcare professionals can take advantage of are the housing stipend and per diems. These are paid to travelers as tax deferments or tax-free money. Housing Stipends are to cover your housing costs while on assignment and per diems are to cover incidentals, such as food, gas and other

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Weather or Not

No offense North Dakota or any other upper Midwest states, but if I’m offered an assignment up north, especially during the tundra mimicking months, I’m going to consider only briefly, then respectively say “heck NO!” Weather and other naturally occurring variables can very well be taken into account when deciding on travel assignments. Depending on

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6 Quick Financial Tips for Healthcare Travelers

finance tips for healthcare travelers

When taking on a new travel assignment, finances are probably a top concern. After all, you want to make sure you’re making the most of your extra compensation. We’ve compiled a few financial tips to help travel healthcare professionals better manage their money on the road.

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Ghosting

The scary truth about ghosting in healthcare recruiting

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

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Adaptability Can Lead to Better Experiences

If adaptability is innately one of your skills, you’re probably well-suited for a travel career. If it’s something you have to work for, we’ve got two good reasons for making that extra effort. “Action and adaptability create opportunity.” – Garrison Wynn

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Traveler Questions Answered: Drug Screens

From US Drug Test Centers: How to Avoid a Dilute Specimen It is always best to go for a urine collection first thing in the morning because your urine is fresh and not likely dilute. Do not drink extra water because you are afraid of not being able to produce urine at your drug test

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Have Pet, Will Travel

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Whether furry, feathered or scaled, pets fill our homes with love—no matter how often we change contracts. Pets of all kinds can be great companions for travel healthcare newbies and pros. And pets of any variety will benefit from these suggestions. Follow our tips below to make moving with your little companion less stressful for everyone. Plan

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