Travel nursing allows registered nurses to have the flexibility of working across the country in a variety of settings. At a time when there is a nationwide nursing shortage, many of these opportunities are available – and they often pay top dollar. Hospitals and clinics across the country hire travel nurses for 3-12 months to fill in when staffing is short.
The pay for travel nurses ranges depending on experience. But, travel nurses will generally earn $24-$35 hourly. In addition to great pay rates, you are also provided with a one-bedroom, completely furnished apartment, free of charge to you. If you don’t need housing, a housing stipend will be paid based on the cost of living in the local area. You will also be provided with medical and dental insurance from day one (no waiting 30 days), 401K, license reimbursement, free continuing education, travel reimbursement, weekly pay, and MUCH MORE.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Increased Demand at Children’s Hospitals across the US
As a result of the H1N1 outbreak this past winter, Clinical One has experienced an increase in the number of travel needs at Children's Hospitals across the country. Even as 2010 begins, we are continuing to see job orders come in for specific areas such as Pediatrics, NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Stepdown. Many of these positions come with immediate interviews, high pay, and offer excellent teaching opportunities. If you are interested in learning about the opportunities at Children's Hospitals and whether or not you qualify, please contact your Recruitment Specialist at 800-919-9100. Not interested, but have a friend that may be, Refer a Friend to Clinical One and receive a referral bonus.
Here are just a few locations where jobs are currently available:
Baltimore/Washington, DC – You will never run out of things to do in the Baltimore/Washington, DC area. From professional sports to museums, fine dining, outdoor recreation, and shopping you will always find something to do on your days off. Washington D.C. is one of the top tourist destinations in America because it is where history is made and it is made to explore! Visit the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, International Spy Museum, the National World War II Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Catch the entire view of D.C. on top of the Washington Monument and explore Capitol Hill for shopping at Eastern Market or Union Station and tours of the U.S. Capitol Building or Union Station.
Seattle, Washington – Seattle offers something for everyone! Sports fans will enjoy the city's three professional teams: the SuperSonics basketball team, Mariners baseball team, and Seahawks football team. If you are an outdoor adventurer, the region offers an unmatched wealth of activities, including mountaineering on Mount Rainer, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, scuba diving, and fishing. While in Seattle, be sure to check out the view from the Space Needle and catch some flying fish at Pike Place Market.
Little Rock, Arkansas – Little Rock is a historic city with lovely neighborhoods, fine museums and scenic parks. Take a tour of the oldest surviving Capitol building west of the Mississippi, and be sure to visit the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park, which includes the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum. If you are looking for nightlife, you will enjoy the live music scene ranging from Acoustic, techno, alternative, piano bars, rock, jazz, and country, Little Rock offers something for everyone. You will also enjoy the live theater, symphony, ballet, and Shakespearean festivals. If you prefer to be outdoors, take a stroll or bike ride along the Big Dam Bridge, the world’s longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Most people know Milwaukee as either home to Miller Brewing Company or the setting of the classic television show, Lavern and Shirley, but Milwaukee is so much more than that. This large city at night features a beautiful sky-line, eclectic art galleries in the historic Third Ward, fabulous shopping on Brady Street and Vegas-style entertainment at the Northern Lights Theater.
Madera, California - It’s no coincidence that Central California is one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions in the country. With sunshine 300 days of the year, cool and mild winters, and national parks in your backyard (Yosemite, Sequoia, King’s Canyon) there is something for everyone! Hike, bike, water ski, snowboard, sail, raft, fish, backpack, kayak, camp, rock or mountain climb. The Central California coast lies just over the hills, and it's just a few hours’ drive from worldwide travel destinations like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Wilmington, Delaware - Beautiful, historic Wilmington, Delaware is the largest city in the state and features a lovely downtown area with a beautiful skyline and the Christine River. Wilmington also offers much in the way of shop therapy. The Market Street Mall features just about everything from an Opera House, a Library, small retail shops and an interesting mix of dining options. The Riverfront in Wilmington offers outlet shopping, restaurants and contemporary art.
For information on jobs in these locations, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Here are just a few locations where jobs are currently available:
Baltimore/Washington, DC – You will never run out of things to do in the Baltimore/Washington, DC area. From professional sports to museums, fine dining, outdoor recreation, and shopping you will always find something to do on your days off. Washington D.C. is one of the top tourist destinations in America because it is where history is made and it is made to explore! Visit the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, International Spy Museum, the National World War II Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Catch the entire view of D.C. on top of the Washington Monument and explore Capitol Hill for shopping at Eastern Market or Union Station and tours of the U.S. Capitol Building or Union Station.
Seattle, Washington – Seattle offers something for everyone! Sports fans will enjoy the city's three professional teams: the SuperSonics basketball team, Mariners baseball team, and Seahawks football team. If you are an outdoor adventurer, the region offers an unmatched wealth of activities, including mountaineering on Mount Rainer, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, scuba diving, and fishing. While in Seattle, be sure to check out the view from the Space Needle and catch some flying fish at Pike Place Market.
Little Rock, Arkansas – Little Rock is a historic city with lovely neighborhoods, fine museums and scenic parks. Take a tour of the oldest surviving Capitol building west of the Mississippi, and be sure to visit the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park, which includes the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum. If you are looking for nightlife, you will enjoy the live music scene ranging from Acoustic, techno, alternative, piano bars, rock, jazz, and country, Little Rock offers something for everyone. You will also enjoy the live theater, symphony, ballet, and Shakespearean festivals. If you prefer to be outdoors, take a stroll or bike ride along the Big Dam Bridge, the world’s longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Most people know Milwaukee as either home to Miller Brewing Company or the setting of the classic television show, Lavern and Shirley, but Milwaukee is so much more than that. This large city at night features a beautiful sky-line, eclectic art galleries in the historic Third Ward, fabulous shopping on Brady Street and Vegas-style entertainment at the Northern Lights Theater.
Madera, California - It’s no coincidence that Central California is one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions in the country. With sunshine 300 days of the year, cool and mild winters, and national parks in your backyard (Yosemite, Sequoia, King’s Canyon) there is something for everyone! Hike, bike, water ski, snowboard, sail, raft, fish, backpack, kayak, camp, rock or mountain climb. The Central California coast lies just over the hills, and it's just a few hours’ drive from worldwide travel destinations like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Wilmington, Delaware - Beautiful, historic Wilmington, Delaware is the largest city in the state and features a lovely downtown area with a beautiful skyline and the Christine River. Wilmington also offers much in the way of shop therapy. The Market Street Mall features just about everything from an Opera House, a Library, small retail shops and an interesting mix of dining options. The Riverfront in Wilmington offers outlet shopping, restaurants and contemporary art.
For information on jobs in these locations, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Monday, November 30, 2009
How to Pack for Your Travel Nursing Job
After you’ve accepted your first travel nursing job through a healthcare staffing agency you’re going to have to decide what to bring. Before you try to stuff your favorite ottoman into a suitcase, remember that your healthcare staffing agency is providing you with an apartment that is already furnished and contains the basic necessities including:
Living Room Group:
o Sofa
o Chair or Loveseat
o Coffee Table
o 1 End Table
o 1 Lamp
o TV Stand
Dining Room:
o Dining Table or Dinette Table
o 4 Chairs
Bedroom:
o Queen or Full Bed
o Headboard
o Dresser with Mirror
o 1 Nightstand
o 1 Lamp
o Bedding
This is just a short list of the things your healthcare staffing agency provides you with. For a complete list, visit the Clinical One website where you can get more detailed information on what to expect when you arrive. Have a talk with your healthcare staffing agency recruitment specialist to find out what kind of climate you can expect when you arrive. You’ll need to know what kind of clothing to pack. Bring a few “comfort” objects from home (photographs, books, collectibles, etc.) to personalize your apartment. You’ll need personal toiletries, but you can buy them when you arrive. Don’t panic! Just make sure to pack your professional attire, clothing for casual wear/exercise/recreation, and a couple of nice outfits for nights out. The major stuff will already be there and if you do forget to bring something, you can always have a friend send it to you later.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Living Room Group:
o Sofa
o Chair or Loveseat
o Coffee Table
o 1 End Table
o 1 Lamp
o TV Stand
Dining Room:
o Dining Table or Dinette Table
o 4 Chairs
Bedroom:
o Queen or Full Bed
o Headboard
o Dresser with Mirror
o 1 Nightstand
o 1 Lamp
o Bedding
This is just a short list of the things your healthcare staffing agency provides you with. For a complete list, visit the Clinical One website where you can get more detailed information on what to expect when you arrive. Have a talk with your healthcare staffing agency recruitment specialist to find out what kind of climate you can expect when you arrive. You’ll need to know what kind of clothing to pack. Bring a few “comfort” objects from home (photographs, books, collectibles, etc.) to personalize your apartment. You’ll need personal toiletries, but you can buy them when you arrive. Don’t panic! Just make sure to pack your professional attire, clothing for casual wear/exercise/recreation, and a couple of nice outfits for nights out. The major stuff will already be there and if you do forget to bring something, you can always have a friend send it to you later.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Better Communication Reduces Hostility in the Workplace
Nurses thrive in environments that support collaboration among physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, and as a result, patient outcomes are improved. According to the Joint Commission, 60% of the 3000 sentinel events reported were attributed to poor communication. Hierarchy differences, conflicting roles, ambiguity in responsibilities, and power struggles can all lead to communication failures that compromise patient safety and quality of care. Communication is not just about what a person says but how he or she says it. In fact, as much as 60% of your communication is through nonverbal cues including tone of voice, attitude, and body language.
Disruptive and intimidating behaviors, which include rude language and hostile behavior among healthcare professionals, can foster medical errors, contribute to poor patient satisfaction and to preventable adverse outcomes, increase the cost of care, and cause qualified nurses and other clinicians, administrators, and managers to seek new positions in more professional environments. Problems associated with working relationships in the healthcare environment can be attributed to communication breakdowns, lack of courtesy, disrespect for another's knowledge and expertise, or other elements within the culture of the work environment. If we are truly honest with ourselves, each one of us has probably been guilty of these behaviors at one time or another. Certainly other factors that can contribute to a hostile environment include staffing shortages, floating to unfamiliar environments, and emergency situations all of which significantly increase the already stressful roles we play.
Healthcare leaders and caregivers have known for years that disruptive and intimidating behavior is a serious problem. Intimidation, verbal outbursts, condescending attitudes, and refusing to take part in assigned duties all stifle communication and can lead to breakdowns in care processes. One example includes a sentinel event that was directly related to a nurses failure to verify a physician order. This was due to the fact that when attempting to verify the order, the physician's hostility at being called after hours and abruptness at ending the call, intimidated the nurse to the point that a follow up call was not made. The patient received over ten times the normal dose of the medication.
Unfortunately, this hostile behavior is not exclusive to physicians. The old adage that nurses eat their young still holds true. As we become more experienced and knowledgeable, our expectations of our peers (nurses and allied health professionals) increases and we can become intolerant of those with less experience or those not yet fully competent in their role. For these individuals, there is a critical need for the seasoned professional to act in the role of mentor and to guide the novice caregiver successfully into the expert role. It is also important to remember that ours is not the only department/unit within the facility that has challenges. There is a tendency to forget that other allied health departments and other units also may be facing staffing shortages, increased responsibilities, and/or emergency situations.
As part of the new Joint Commission standards and the National Patient Safety Goals surrounding improving communication, accredited organizations are encouraged to create a code of conduct that defines acceptable and unacceptable behaviors and to establish a formal process for managing unacceptable behavior. The intent is also to create an atmosphere in which nurses and all members of the care team are empowered to speak up if they think something is wrong.
Among the strategies encouraged by the Joint Commission that are particularly relevant to promoting effective communication are the following:
Educate all healthcare team members about professional behavior, including training in basics such as being courteous during telephone interactions, business etiquette, and general people skills.
Hold all team members accountable for modeling desirable behaviors and enforce the code of conduct consistently and equitably.
Establish a comprehensive approach to disruptive and intimidating behavior that includes a zero-tolerance policy, strong involvement and support from physician leadership, reducing fears of retribution against those who report disruptive and intimidating behavior, and determining how and when disciplinary actions should begin.
Develop a system to detect and receive reports of unprofessional, disruptive, and intimidating behavior.
Put very simply, treat others as you would want to be treated. Take accountability when your professionalism falters or you lose your cool (we all do sometimes) and apologize. Seek and be open to feedback regarding your communication. When that feedback is given, don't get defensive; recognize that it is a result of the perception of reality you created for that individual and is not open for debate. Effective communication is a fundamental component of patient safety. As the frontline providers of patient care, nurses and all caregivers have the opportunity to make effective and lasting improvements in communication.
Read more of Clinical One's current travel nursing and healthcare staffing newsletter at http://www.clinicalone.com/c1/c2c.asp
Disruptive and intimidating behaviors, which include rude language and hostile behavior among healthcare professionals, can foster medical errors, contribute to poor patient satisfaction and to preventable adverse outcomes, increase the cost of care, and cause qualified nurses and other clinicians, administrators, and managers to seek new positions in more professional environments. Problems associated with working relationships in the healthcare environment can be attributed to communication breakdowns, lack of courtesy, disrespect for another's knowledge and expertise, or other elements within the culture of the work environment. If we are truly honest with ourselves, each one of us has probably been guilty of these behaviors at one time or another. Certainly other factors that can contribute to a hostile environment include staffing shortages, floating to unfamiliar environments, and emergency situations all of which significantly increase the already stressful roles we play.
Healthcare leaders and caregivers have known for years that disruptive and intimidating behavior is a serious problem. Intimidation, verbal outbursts, condescending attitudes, and refusing to take part in assigned duties all stifle communication and can lead to breakdowns in care processes. One example includes a sentinel event that was directly related to a nurses failure to verify a physician order. This was due to the fact that when attempting to verify the order, the physician's hostility at being called after hours and abruptness at ending the call, intimidated the nurse to the point that a follow up call was not made. The patient received over ten times the normal dose of the medication.
Unfortunately, this hostile behavior is not exclusive to physicians. The old adage that nurses eat their young still holds true. As we become more experienced and knowledgeable, our expectations of our peers (nurses and allied health professionals) increases and we can become intolerant of those with less experience or those not yet fully competent in their role. For these individuals, there is a critical need for the seasoned professional to act in the role of mentor and to guide the novice caregiver successfully into the expert role. It is also important to remember that ours is not the only department/unit within the facility that has challenges. There is a tendency to forget that other allied health departments and other units also may be facing staffing shortages, increased responsibilities, and/or emergency situations.
As part of the new Joint Commission standards and the National Patient Safety Goals surrounding improving communication, accredited organizations are encouraged to create a code of conduct that defines acceptable and unacceptable behaviors and to establish a formal process for managing unacceptable behavior. The intent is also to create an atmosphere in which nurses and all members of the care team are empowered to speak up if they think something is wrong.
Among the strategies encouraged by the Joint Commission that are particularly relevant to promoting effective communication are the following:
Educate all healthcare team members about professional behavior, including training in basics such as being courteous during telephone interactions, business etiquette, and general people skills.
Hold all team members accountable for modeling desirable behaviors and enforce the code of conduct consistently and equitably.
Establish a comprehensive approach to disruptive and intimidating behavior that includes a zero-tolerance policy, strong involvement and support from physician leadership, reducing fears of retribution against those who report disruptive and intimidating behavior, and determining how and when disciplinary actions should begin.
Develop a system to detect and receive reports of unprofessional, disruptive, and intimidating behavior.
Put very simply, treat others as you would want to be treated. Take accountability when your professionalism falters or you lose your cool (we all do sometimes) and apologize. Seek and be open to feedback regarding your communication. When that feedback is given, don't get defensive; recognize that it is a result of the perception of reality you created for that individual and is not open for debate. Effective communication is a fundamental component of patient safety. As the frontline providers of patient care, nurses and all caregivers have the opportunity to make effective and lasting improvements in communication.
Read more of Clinical One's current travel nursing and healthcare staffing newsletter at http://www.clinicalone.com/c1/c2c.asp
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Top Ten Reasons to Work with Clinical One
The benefits of accepting travel nursing employment go far beyond the paycheck. If you’ve been contemplating becoming a travel nurse or seeking nurse practitioner or physician assistant employment through a healthcare recruitment agency, consider the following benefits:
1) You’ll get to make new friends in different parts of the country. Just think…when vacation time rolls around, you’ll have a place to go!
2) The benefits of working with Clinical One in your quest for a travel nursing job includes health & dental benefits from day one, a free, completely furnished apartment to live in while you’re on assignment, and free continuing education.
3) Save money! Without having to put your hard-earned cash into rent, you can put that money aside for a rainy day.
4) Earn more money! Clinical One will give you bonuses for referring your friends and family. As long as that person qualifies and successfully completes their first assignment, you’ll get your bonus.
5) Working in travel nursing gives you the opportunity to branch out on your own, exploring your own independence and freedom.
6) Pump up your resume! Every travel nursing assignment you complete is one more line of experience to add to your resume.
7) Work in prestigious teaching hospitals, with some of the best doctors and nurses around.
8) Work in some of the country’s most exciting cities, or most picturesque towns.
9) If you’re looking for travel nursing employment, go to Clinical One for assistance and we'll do all the job and housing searching for you.
10) Travel the country and abroad without worrying about how you will get there.
1) You’ll get to make new friends in different parts of the country. Just think…when vacation time rolls around, you’ll have a place to go!
2) The benefits of working with Clinical One in your quest for a travel nursing job includes health & dental benefits from day one, a free, completely furnished apartment to live in while you’re on assignment, and free continuing education.
3) Save money! Without having to put your hard-earned cash into rent, you can put that money aside for a rainy day.
4) Earn more money! Clinical One will give you bonuses for referring your friends and family. As long as that person qualifies and successfully completes their first assignment, you’ll get your bonus.
5) Working in travel nursing gives you the opportunity to branch out on your own, exploring your own independence and freedom.
6) Pump up your resume! Every travel nursing assignment you complete is one more line of experience to add to your resume.
7) Work in prestigious teaching hospitals, with some of the best doctors and nurses around.
8) Work in some of the country’s most exciting cities, or most picturesque towns.
9) If you’re looking for travel nursing employment, go to Clinical One for assistance and we'll do all the job and housing searching for you.
10) Travel the country and abroad without worrying about how you will get there.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Ten Dos & Don’ts a Travel Nurse Knows
Quoted from http://scrubsmag.com/2009/04/05/ten-dos-don%e2%80%99ts-a-travel-nurse-knows/comment-page-1/#comment-770:
Six Tips to Survive Your First Year as a Hospital RN - AllHealthcare.com
Quoted from http://allhealthcare.monster.com/benefits/articles/3846-six-tips-to-survive-your-first-year-as-a-hospital-rn:
Six Tips to Survive Your First Year as a Hospital RN - AllHealthcare.com
Six Tips to Survive Your First Year as a Hospital RN
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Filing Tax Returns When Working for a Travel Nursing Agency
When you’re working for a travel nursing agency like Clinical One, you’re not considered self-employed. That’s important information to know when it comes time to file your tax return. Clinical One would be considered your employer, since they’re the ones paying your salary. However, as with anything, there are many gray areas related to what you can claim as expenses, so it’s best to check with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) before venturing to complete your own tax returns.
The IRS has a great website where you can find answers to all of your income tax questions, get state forms to complete, read up on new tax laws, and e-file your tax return. As someone working for a healthcare staffing agency, you may find yourself scratching your head when it comes time to file your tax return. If you’re really uncertain, your employer will be able to offer some guidance and put you in touch with a tax consultant that specializes in the filings of travel healthcare professionals.
Remember, you must report and pay taxes on all of your income. No matter how complicated your income tax return might seem it’s important to get it finished and submitted before the deadline.
For more information, visit our website at www.clinicalone.com.
The IRS has a great website where you can find answers to all of your income tax questions, get state forms to complete, read up on new tax laws, and e-file your tax return. As someone working for a healthcare staffing agency, you may find yourself scratching your head when it comes time to file your tax return. If you’re really uncertain, your employer will be able to offer some guidance and put you in touch with a tax consultant that specializes in the filings of travel healthcare professionals.
Remember, you must report and pay taxes on all of your income. No matter how complicated your income tax return might seem it’s important to get it finished and submitted before the deadline.
For more information, visit our website at www.clinicalone.com.
Monday, October 26, 2009
H1N1 Precautions: Get Ready for the Upcoming Flu Season and Get Vaccinated!
It is clear that the 2009-2010 flu season is shaping up to be potentially severe and the CDC and World Health Organization has classified the new H1N1 flu as a pandemic. Hospitals are preparing now for potentially large influxes of patients infected with the seasonal and/or H1N1 flu virus. Additionally, there is significant concern that a large percentage of the healthcare workforce will also be infected thereby jeopardizing hospitals capability to meet the needs of the patient population. The CDC has identified healthcare workers as top priority to receive the H1N1 vaccine in order to prevent drastic workforce shortages when the demand for healthcare will be at its highest. The seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine are separate vaccinations. It is recommended that healthcare workers get vaccinated for both the seasonal flu and H1N1. More information on the 2009 H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine can be found on the FDA's website.
The absolute necessity to become vaccinated cannot be further demonstrated than by the recent reports from RN Magazine and The Sacramento Bee (a local newpaper) about a 51 year old California Nurse whose contracted case of H1N1 influenza resulted in her death. This otherwise healthy nurse had a prior MRSA infection when she contracted the H1N1 flu. Although not confirmed, it is suspected that both infections were contracted at the hospital where she was employed. As healthcare workers, our responsibility is not only for our own health but also for the health of the patients to whom we provide care. Younger nurses in particular may be more susceptible to H1N1 in comparison to older healthcare workers who may still have some residual immunity from past exposure (possibly from the swine flu outbreak in 1976).
According to the CDC, the groups recommended to receive the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine include:
Pregnant women because they are at higher risk of complications and can potentially provide protection to infants who cannot be vaccinated.
Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age because younger infants are at higher risk of influenza-related complications and cannot be vaccinated. Vaccination of those in close contact with infants younger than 6 months old might help protect infants by "cocooning" them from the virus.
Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel because infections among healthcare workers have been reported and this can be a potential source of infection for vulnerable patients. Also, increased absenteeism in this population could reduce healthcare system capacity.
All people from 6 months through 24 years of age:
Children from 6 months through 18 years of age because cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza have been seen in children who are in close contact with each other in school and day care settings, which increases the likelihood of disease spread.
Young adults 19 through 24 years of age because many cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza have been seen in these healthy young adults and they often live, work, and study in close proximity, and they are a frequently mobile population.
Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.
Many states are mandating that healthcare employers offer both the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 flu vaccine to their employees, as well as, information about the vaccinations. New York is the first state to MANDATE healthcare workers in outpatient ambulatory clinics, nursing homes, and hospitals to obtain the flu vaccinations. The only exception to that new regulation is for those healthcare workers that have a medical contraindication to the flu vaccine. The dominant flu virus this year is the H1N1 virus. The first shipments of the new H1N1 vaccine were being sent to hospitals on October 7th. To find more resources on the seasonal or H1N1 flu in your state, visit the Government's Flu website. Local flu vaccination provider's can be found by visiting the American Lung Association's website.
The H1N1 flu presents itself with similar symptoms as the regular seasonal flu. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, upper respiratory tract symptoms (cough, sore throat, rhinorrhea, shortness of breath), myalgias, arthralgias, fatigue, vomiting, or diarrhea. Clinicians should expect complications to be similar to seasonal influenza: exacerbation of underlying chronic medical conditions, upper respiratory tract disease (sinusitis, otitis media, croup) lower respiratory tract disease (pneumonia, bronchiolitis, status asthmaticus), cardiac (myocarditis, pericarditis), musculoskeletal (myositis, rhabdomyolysis), neurologic (acute and post-infectious encephalopathy, encephalitis, febrile seizures, status epilepticus), toxic shock syndrome, and secondary bacterial pneumonia with or without sepsis. More information about clinical management is available on the CDC Website.
As is frequently said, the best offense is a good defense and our defense in this situation is paying strict attention to proper infection control procedures. Like other influenza viruses, H1N1 is spread by coughing and sneezing (airborne droplet). Focusing on the basics of proper hand hygiene and respiratory protection standards is essential in preventing the spread of the flu. In addition, aggressive education about hand washing and proper sneezing and coughing etiquette for patients and families is also a mandatory piece of the infection control plan. It is being recommended to wear an N95 or similar respirator when caring for a patient with suspected flu. Additionally, patients suspected of being infected should be in private respiratory isolation rooms. Be sure to be aware of the facility guidelines/policies with regards to the use of personal protective equipment and respiratory isolation procedures. If you have not already done so, please be sure you have been properly fitted for an N95 respirator. Clinical One can help to make arrangements for respirator fit testing if needed but many times this can be done through the facility's employee health department.
As hospitals are preparing for the upcoming flu season, they are requesting that all temporary contract workers become vaccinated or at the very least acknowledge the risk associated with a potential flu infection and sign a declination form. Due to the overwhelming requests from our clients to ensure our travelers are prepared for the flu season, we are asking everyone to complete a Flu Assessment Form.
Clinical One Volunteers at Local Flu Clinics
It's important that we all do our part during this flu season to keep ourselves and others safe. Flu clinics offer an excellent opportunity for nurses to volunteer their services and give back to the local community. Contact your state's health department to see how you can participate in a flu clinic in your area.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/
The absolute necessity to become vaccinated cannot be further demonstrated than by the recent reports from RN Magazine and The Sacramento Bee (a local newpaper) about a 51 year old California Nurse whose contracted case of H1N1 influenza resulted in her death. This otherwise healthy nurse had a prior MRSA infection when she contracted the H1N1 flu. Although not confirmed, it is suspected that both infections were contracted at the hospital where she was employed. As healthcare workers, our responsibility is not only for our own health but also for the health of the patients to whom we provide care. Younger nurses in particular may be more susceptible to H1N1 in comparison to older healthcare workers who may still have some residual immunity from past exposure (possibly from the swine flu outbreak in 1976).
According to the CDC, the groups recommended to receive the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine include:
Pregnant women because they are at higher risk of complications and can potentially provide protection to infants who cannot be vaccinated.
Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age because younger infants are at higher risk of influenza-related complications and cannot be vaccinated. Vaccination of those in close contact with infants younger than 6 months old might help protect infants by "cocooning" them from the virus.
Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel because infections among healthcare workers have been reported and this can be a potential source of infection for vulnerable patients. Also, increased absenteeism in this population could reduce healthcare system capacity.
All people from 6 months through 24 years of age:
Children from 6 months through 18 years of age because cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza have been seen in children who are in close contact with each other in school and day care settings, which increases the likelihood of disease spread.
Young adults 19 through 24 years of age because many cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza have been seen in these healthy young adults and they often live, work, and study in close proximity, and they are a frequently mobile population.
Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.
Many states are mandating that healthcare employers offer both the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 flu vaccine to their employees, as well as, information about the vaccinations. New York is the first state to MANDATE healthcare workers in outpatient ambulatory clinics, nursing homes, and hospitals to obtain the flu vaccinations. The only exception to that new regulation is for those healthcare workers that have a medical contraindication to the flu vaccine. The dominant flu virus this year is the H1N1 virus. The first shipments of the new H1N1 vaccine were being sent to hospitals on October 7th. To find more resources on the seasonal or H1N1 flu in your state, visit the Government's Flu website. Local flu vaccination provider's can be found by visiting the American Lung Association's website.
The H1N1 flu presents itself with similar symptoms as the regular seasonal flu. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, upper respiratory tract symptoms (cough, sore throat, rhinorrhea, shortness of breath), myalgias, arthralgias, fatigue, vomiting, or diarrhea. Clinicians should expect complications to be similar to seasonal influenza: exacerbation of underlying chronic medical conditions, upper respiratory tract disease (sinusitis, otitis media, croup) lower respiratory tract disease (pneumonia, bronchiolitis, status asthmaticus), cardiac (myocarditis, pericarditis), musculoskeletal (myositis, rhabdomyolysis), neurologic (acute and post-infectious encephalopathy, encephalitis, febrile seizures, status epilepticus), toxic shock syndrome, and secondary bacterial pneumonia with or without sepsis. More information about clinical management is available on the CDC Website.
As is frequently said, the best offense is a good defense and our defense in this situation is paying strict attention to proper infection control procedures. Like other influenza viruses, H1N1 is spread by coughing and sneezing (airborne droplet). Focusing on the basics of proper hand hygiene and respiratory protection standards is essential in preventing the spread of the flu. In addition, aggressive education about hand washing and proper sneezing and coughing etiquette for patients and families is also a mandatory piece of the infection control plan. It is being recommended to wear an N95 or similar respirator when caring for a patient with suspected flu. Additionally, patients suspected of being infected should be in private respiratory isolation rooms. Be sure to be aware of the facility guidelines/policies with regards to the use of personal protective equipment and respiratory isolation procedures. If you have not already done so, please be sure you have been properly fitted for an N95 respirator. Clinical One can help to make arrangements for respirator fit testing if needed but many times this can be done through the facility's employee health department.
As hospitals are preparing for the upcoming flu season, they are requesting that all temporary contract workers become vaccinated or at the very least acknowledge the risk associated with a potential flu infection and sign a declination form. Due to the overwhelming requests from our clients to ensure our travelers are prepared for the flu season, we are asking everyone to complete a Flu Assessment Form.
Clinical One Volunteers at Local Flu Clinics
It's important that we all do our part during this flu season to keep ourselves and others safe. Flu clinics offer an excellent opportunity for nurses to volunteer their services and give back to the local community. Contact your state's health department to see how you can participate in a flu clinic in your area.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/
Friday, October 23, 2009
Top 10 Reasons to Work with Clinical One
Looking for a travel nursing job? Challenging positions at top hospitals are out there, but if you’re having trouble finding one on your own, consider working with a travel nurse agency like Clinical One. The following are the top 10 reasons why you might want to try and find travel nursing jobs with the help of Clinical One.
1) Free education! All employees who’ve been screened and are ready to start accepting travel nursing jobs and other work assignments are eligible to sign up for free continuing education classes. Classes include a wide variety of topics suitable for all nursing levels.
2) You can refer your friends to Clinical One and get a little extra spending money. Referral bonuses are as high as $250, but the catch is that your friend(s) have to complete at least one nursing assignment first.
3) Clinical One, a Randstad company, has a solid reputation that employers recognize. It’s a lot easier to find those hard to get travel nursing jobs with a nationally recognized recruitment agency like Clinical One standing behind you.
4) Free housing! Clinical One will pay the expenses of a one bedroom furnished apartment in the town or city of your travel assignment. Already have housing? Then Clinical One will provide you with a housing subsidy to help cover your expenses.
5) Health and dental benefits are available with Clinical One from DAY ONE! No 30 day or longer waiting period. You will be fully covered as of the first day of your assignment.
6) Clinical One offers you the unique opportunity to travel. Want to find travel nursing jobs in Boston or Baltimore? Clinical One can help. Interested in taking a position in Hawaii or the Virgin Islands? Clinical One can help with that too.
7) Safety. Clinical One works hard to make sure that you’re placed in a safe working and living environment.
8) International opportunities. Clinical One can help you find permanent work internationally in areas such as Australia and New Zealand.
9) Need to make sure you’ve got the proper state licensure? Clinical One offers personalized assistance to make sure you’ve got your papers in place.
10) Bring friends and/or family on your travel nursing jobs. Clinical One will still cover your expenses, but you’ll have to pay the difference for any other travelers.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
1) Free education! All employees who’ve been screened and are ready to start accepting travel nursing jobs and other work assignments are eligible to sign up for free continuing education classes. Classes include a wide variety of topics suitable for all nursing levels.
2) You can refer your friends to Clinical One and get a little extra spending money. Referral bonuses are as high as $250, but the catch is that your friend(s) have to complete at least one nursing assignment first.
3) Clinical One, a Randstad company, has a solid reputation that employers recognize. It’s a lot easier to find those hard to get travel nursing jobs with a nationally recognized recruitment agency like Clinical One standing behind you.
4) Free housing! Clinical One will pay the expenses of a one bedroom furnished apartment in the town or city of your travel assignment. Already have housing? Then Clinical One will provide you with a housing subsidy to help cover your expenses.
5) Health and dental benefits are available with Clinical One from DAY ONE! No 30 day or longer waiting period. You will be fully covered as of the first day of your assignment.
6) Clinical One offers you the unique opportunity to travel. Want to find travel nursing jobs in Boston or Baltimore? Clinical One can help. Interested in taking a position in Hawaii or the Virgin Islands? Clinical One can help with that too.
7) Safety. Clinical One works hard to make sure that you’re placed in a safe working and living environment.
8) International opportunities. Clinical One can help you find permanent work internationally in areas such as Australia and New Zealand.
9) Need to make sure you’ve got the proper state licensure? Clinical One offers personalized assistance to make sure you’ve got your papers in place.
10) Bring friends and/or family on your travel nursing jobs. Clinical One will still cover your expenses, but you’ll have to pay the difference for any other travelers.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Healthcare Staffing Solutions
Healthcare staffing agencies provide solutions to hospitals most demanding nursing staffing needs. That means more than just placing qualified professionals in your current job openings, it means providing qualified healthcare professionals who can hit the ground running.
Healthcare staffing companies like Clinical One recruit a wide variety of healthcare professionals including registered nurses, nurse managers, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, social workers, rehab therapists, and more. These experienced professionals understand the busy nature of the workplace and the need for quality patient care. These are independent, ambitious, hard-working people who take the time to advance their continuing education while taking advantage of the benefits that a healthcare staffing firm can offer.
Healthcare staffing companies contribute to your healthcare staffing solutions by taking away the headaches caused by the hiring process. With a healthcare staffing firm like Clinical One, you stay in full control of who you hire but remain almost entirely hands-off. No more dealing with payroll headaches, overtime calculations, shift differentials, etcetera. Utilizing the resources of a reputable healthcare staffing service makes fiscal and administrative sense.
For more information on healthcare staffing, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/
Healthcare staffing companies like Clinical One recruit a wide variety of healthcare professionals including registered nurses, nurse managers, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, social workers, rehab therapists, and more. These experienced professionals understand the busy nature of the workplace and the need for quality patient care. These are independent, ambitious, hard-working people who take the time to advance their continuing education while taking advantage of the benefits that a healthcare staffing firm can offer.
Healthcare staffing companies contribute to your healthcare staffing solutions by taking away the headaches caused by the hiring process. With a healthcare staffing firm like Clinical One, you stay in full control of who you hire but remain almost entirely hands-off. No more dealing with payroll headaches, overtime calculations, shift differentials, etcetera. Utilizing the resources of a reputable healthcare staffing service makes fiscal and administrative sense.
For more information on healthcare staffing, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Keeping Current in the Healthcare Industry
There’s no other profession where it’s more important to keep current on industry standards than in the healthcare industry. There are many benefits to working with a healthcare staffing agency, but one of the greatest perks is being able to take advantage of free continuing education opportunities. Clinical One, for example, offers a wide variety of online courses and workshops that can go a long way in enhancing your career.
Even courses that are not specific to temporary nursing jobs play a vital role in your professional relationships. Learning the “soft skills” (i.e. bedside manner, human resource issues, effective communication, diversity in the workplace, and how to manage your own health on the job) is very important.
Looking for specialized certification? Clinical One offers the kind of courses that can lead to eventual certifications, diplomas, and possible hourly rate increases. The more you know, the more you could earn. So make sure not to overlook the benefit of a free education. No matter how busy you might be, take the time to sign up for continuing education through Clinical One.
For more information on CEUs, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Even courses that are not specific to temporary nursing jobs play a vital role in your professional relationships. Learning the “soft skills” (i.e. bedside manner, human resource issues, effective communication, diversity in the workplace, and how to manage your own health on the job) is very important.
Looking for specialized certification? Clinical One offers the kind of courses that can lead to eventual certifications, diplomas, and possible hourly rate increases. The more you know, the more you could earn. So make sure not to overlook the benefit of a free education. No matter how busy you might be, take the time to sign up for continuing education through Clinical One.
For more information on CEUs, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Our Nation's Capital: Come Experience Winter in Washington, DC
It's always easy to pack your days off with fun, free things to do in Washington, DC and the winter months are no different. DC is full of fun during the winter months, offering bright lights, cool nights, prize-winning plays, and plenty of history for everyone to enjoy. Winter in Washington means joining in holiday traditions like shopping in Georgetown, ice skating in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, and admiring the National Christmas Tree on the White House lawn. Be sure to visit Union Station, the National Gallery of Art, and the US Botanic Gardens dressed in holiday style, sprinkled with snow, and packed with festive seasonal performances. And the world-famous memorials are a moving experience any time of year, especially when you can pay tribute to fallen war veterans and America's founding fathers during the holiday season. Find inspiration in DC's beautiful churches, cathedrals, and other religious sites where seasonal concerts, exhibitions, and holiday events await. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, New Year's Eve to Valentine's Day, there are literally a hundred reasons to celebrate in DC.
Housing Accommodations in the Washington, DC Area
Not only does the Nation's Capital offer great tourist attractions, there is also fantastic housing options with outstanding amenities. Travelers are typically housed in DC's surrounding cities (Alexandria, VA, Falls Church, VA, etc.) offering private housing in a secure quiet setting and just a short commute to DC. We always do our best to find housing with public transportation nearby and conveniently located to local shopping areas. As always, our housing coordinators are available to answer any questions and to check availability for your upcoming assignment. Please feel free to call our housing team with any questions you may have at 800-919-9100.
For more information on jobs in the Washington, DC area, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Housing Accommodations in the Washington, DC Area
Not only does the Nation's Capital offer great tourist attractions, there is also fantastic housing options with outstanding amenities. Travelers are typically housed in DC's surrounding cities (Alexandria, VA, Falls Church, VA, etc.) offering private housing in a secure quiet setting and just a short commute to DC. We always do our best to find housing with public transportation nearby and conveniently located to local shopping areas. As always, our housing coordinators are available to answer any questions and to check availability for your upcoming assignment. Please feel free to call our housing team with any questions you may have at 800-919-9100.
For more information on jobs in the Washington, DC area, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Continue Your Education While Finding PICU Jobs
It takes a certain personality to handle pediatric critical care jobs. Working with critically ill children can take a toll on your emotional health, especially when the prognosis and final outcome is not good. PICU jobs require highly skilled, specialized nursing staff who can work under pressure. Any critical care position involves a high degree of stress, but working with children also involves working directly with worried parents and/or caregivers.
In order to qualify for many PICU jobs, it helps to have specialized training. As a travel professional seeking PICU jobs, Clinical One can help get you where you want to go. Clinical One offers hundreds of free continuing education courses and workshops (mostly available online). Some courses and workshops are geared more toward PICU jobs than others, but there’s a course out there no matter what your educational needs are.
The bottom line is that Clinical One will be there to support all of your endeavors as you seek to further your pediatric critical care nursing career.
For more job information, please visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/
In order to qualify for many PICU jobs, it helps to have specialized training. As a travel professional seeking PICU jobs, Clinical One can help get you where you want to go. Clinical One offers hundreds of free continuing education courses and workshops (mostly available online). Some courses and workshops are geared more toward PICU jobs than others, but there’s a course out there no matter what your educational needs are.
The bottom line is that Clinical One will be there to support all of your endeavors as you seek to further your pediatric critical care nursing career.
For more job information, please visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Travel Nursing and Healthcare Jobs: Top 3 Interview Skills
When interviewing for a healthcare position, you’ll need to play up strengths that are unique to the healthcare industry. For example, if you’re applying for an ER nurse position, you’ll need to demonstrate your ability to handle emergency situations and balance a large workload. Here are three interview skills to master before starting to interview.
Emphasize your skills as a team player. As a healthcare professional, you’ll be working as a team to achieve the highest level of patient care. When interviewing, make sure to call out examples of your ability to operate seamlessly in a team environment.
Getting along with other employees and personality types. An employer may be interested to know how you handle working on a team with staff members that have personality styles that may conflict with yours. When answering this question, it’s important to give concrete examples. Emphasize your ability to offer solutions instead of propelling the problem.
Dealing with being short-staffed. Employers in the healthcare industry are often short staffed. When interviewing, make sure to emphasize situations when you effectively dealt with a large workload on a small team.
If you’re working with a healthcare staffing or nurse staffing firm such as Clinical One, make sure to discuss the employer’s needs before attending the interview. This will allow you to tailor your responses to interview questions – boosting the chances of landing the job.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Emphasize your skills as a team player. As a healthcare professional, you’ll be working as a team to achieve the highest level of patient care. When interviewing, make sure to call out examples of your ability to operate seamlessly in a team environment.
Getting along with other employees and personality types. An employer may be interested to know how you handle working on a team with staff members that have personality styles that may conflict with yours. When answering this question, it’s important to give concrete examples. Emphasize your ability to offer solutions instead of propelling the problem.
Dealing with being short-staffed. Employers in the healthcare industry are often short staffed. When interviewing, make sure to emphasize situations when you effectively dealt with a large workload on a small team.
If you’re working with a healthcare staffing or nurse staffing firm such as Clinical One, make sure to discuss the employer’s needs before attending the interview. This will allow you to tailor your responses to interview questions – boosting the chances of landing the job.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Travel Nursing: Tips for Landing a Job
A career in the travel healthcare setting gives professionals an opportunity to travel across the country. But competition for these positions is often high – making it important to be creative in marketing yourself.
Partner with a healthcare staffing firm. Companies like Clinical One specialize in placing travel healthcare professionals. This will allow you access to positions that aren’t available on mainstream job boards. Update your resume and application on www.clinicalone.jobs and be sure to complete a skills checklist for each of your areas of expertise. Include your most recent work experience and all educational history.
To find a travel nursing job, please visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/
Partner with a healthcare staffing firm. Companies like Clinical One specialize in placing travel healthcare professionals. This will allow you access to positions that aren’t available on mainstream job boards. Update your resume and application on www.clinicalone.jobs and be sure to complete a skills checklist for each of your areas of expertise. Include your most recent work experience and all educational history.
To find a travel nursing job, please visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
The Benefits of Short-Term CVICU Travel Nursing Jobs
Cardiovascular intensive care unit jobs are demanding and require a high level of skill. A CVICU nurse must be familiar with a wide range of cardiovascular treatment modalities and must be able to monitor patients continually for complications. Of course, there are a number of important skills and responsibilities that fall somewhere in between this spectrum, and the CVICU nurse must be able to handle them all.
A CVICU nurse works in tandem with a wide variety of healthcare professionals including open-heart surgeons, nurse practitioners, other nurse colleagues, family physicians, etc. Having a good bed-side manner is imperative to the quality of care given. There’s not only the patient to think about, but the worried family who will have lots of questions and concerns.
Working cardiovascular intensive care unit jobs can take a huge emotional toll, which is why shorter travel assignments are ideal. When you work with Clinical One, it’s not implausible to accept assignments as short as 8-weeks and then move onto a different unit once the assignment is complete.
The experience gained from working in other departments and specialties can only enhance your nursing career. Every new nursing assignment you take puts you in contact with people who can teach you something. The skills learned and the mentoring you receive will help further your nursing career.
For more information on CVICU jobs, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
A CVICU nurse works in tandem with a wide variety of healthcare professionals including open-heart surgeons, nurse practitioners, other nurse colleagues, family physicians, etc. Having a good bed-side manner is imperative to the quality of care given. There’s not only the patient to think about, but the worried family who will have lots of questions and concerns.
Working cardiovascular intensive care unit jobs can take a huge emotional toll, which is why shorter travel assignments are ideal. When you work with Clinical One, it’s not implausible to accept assignments as short as 8-weeks and then move onto a different unit once the assignment is complete.
The experience gained from working in other departments and specialties can only enhance your nursing career. Every new nursing assignment you take puts you in contact with people who can teach you something. The skills learned and the mentoring you receive will help further your nursing career.
For more information on CVICU jobs, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Why Work for a Travel Nursing Agency
If you’re not having any trouble finding permanent nursing jobs, you might wonder why you should bother with a healthcare staffing agency like Clinical One. After all, they only place people in short-term nursing assignments, right? Well, yes and no. Clinical One does offer placement in permanent positions as well as travel, per diem, and contract assignments. Even if you’re already working somewhere on a full-time basis, there are still good reasons for making the shift to a healthcare staffing agency including the following:
1) To gain new life experiences.
2) To move closer to a long-lost family member or close friend.
3) To move away from family in order to gain more independence and freedom.
4) To take advantage of the free continuing education that healthcare staffing agencies like Clinical One offer.
5) To develop new skills and expertise.
6) To network and add important references to your resume.
7) To give yourself a professional boost by making a change.
Remember, even if you’re already working in permanent nursing positions, Clinical One can help you find continuous work where you can jump from assignment to assignment. You’ll earn great money, awesome benefits, and reap the rewards of new professional challenges.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
1) To gain new life experiences.
2) To move closer to a long-lost family member or close friend.
3) To move away from family in order to gain more independence and freedom.
4) To take advantage of the free continuing education that healthcare staffing agencies like Clinical One offer.
5) To develop new skills and expertise.
6) To network and add important references to your resume.
7) To give yourself a professional boost by making a change.
Remember, even if you’re already working in permanent nursing positions, Clinical One can help you find continuous work where you can jump from assignment to assignment. You’ll earn great money, awesome benefits, and reap the rewards of new professional challenges.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Finding the Right Travel Nurse Recruitment Firm
Most travel nurses figure out that partnering with a staffing firm can help them land a position sooner. But, finding the right firm won’t just help you find an assignment, it will help you find assignments that fit your career goals. Read on to learn three tips for finding the right staffing firm.
Discuss your goals with the recruiter. Discussing your personal goals and career ambitions with a travel nursing recruiter can often give you a feel for the firm. Companies that specialize in travel nursing employment, like Clinical One, are often more sensitive to issues unique to this occupation.
Ask for references. Since travel nurses come back to staffing firms after their assignment ends, current candidates can be an excellent resource when checking out a firm.
Discuss “worst case scenarios” with the staffing firm. For example, what if you need to leave your assignment early for an emergency, or what if you find another opportunity during your assignment? Ask the agency how they respond to these situations to determine if they’re a good fit for you.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
Discuss your goals with the recruiter. Discussing your personal goals and career ambitions with a travel nursing recruiter can often give you a feel for the firm. Companies that specialize in travel nursing employment, like Clinical One, are often more sensitive to issues unique to this occupation.
Ask for references. Since travel nurses come back to staffing firms after their assignment ends, current candidates can be an excellent resource when checking out a firm.
Discuss “worst case scenarios” with the staffing firm. For example, what if you need to leave your assignment early for an emergency, or what if you find another opportunity during your assignment? Ask the agency how they respond to these situations to determine if they’re a good fit for you.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.clinicalone.com/.
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