When taking on a new travel healthcare assignment, finances may be one of the biggest things on your mind — and for good reason. Between fluctuating contract rates, rising costs of living and ever-changing travel stipends, it’s more important than ever to make your money work smarter. Whether you’re new to travel or a seasoned
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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
Cariant Named a Great Recruiters Top Healthcare Staffing Firm
We aren’t usually the boastful type, but after winning two awards in two months, we are pretty proud of ourselves! Last month, we announced Cariant had placed #12 on the BluePipes Best Travel Nursing Companies 2022 list, which is no small feat for a company of our size. And THIS month, we made the Great
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
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
Recruiter-Traveler Relationships
We know the relationship with your recruiter is one of the more important parts of a successful travel career. At Cariant, you work with one recruiter regardless of where in the U.S. you want to travel. The longer you travel with us the stronger your relationship with your recruiter becomes. They are your advocates on
We Need to Talk About Ghosting
Ghosting, an act we may categorize as something that only happens when “retiring” personal relationships, has shifted to the professional space as an employment trend. It’s on the minds of many HR and recruiting professionals. And unfortunately, it’s on our radar as well. Culturally acceptable it may be to “ghost” an individual to end a