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Healthcare Staffing During a Federal Government Shutdown

Hospital staffing remains steady despite federal budget uncertainty, with agencies leaning on contract extensions, local coverage, and tighter rate control. Learn how healthcare staffing firms can navigate these trends using smarter workforce planning and technology.

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Travel Nurses vs. Core Nurses: Do Work Environments and Staff Treatment Actually Differ?

Short answer: Not according to recent evidence, but both groups report that the work environment still needs improvement. Travel Nurses and Core Nurses: Work Environment Comparison A national study in The Journal of Nursing Administration (JONA) examined whether travel nurses and core (non-travel) nurses perceive their work environment and ethical climate differently. Conducted across seven

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Why Temporary Nurse Staffing Is Here to Stay

While the travel nurse industry experienced significant declines—dropping by 37% in 2024 alone—it would be premature to assume the end of its relevance. In fact, several key factors point to a resilient and promising future for this sector. Despite recent contractions, projections indicate that the market will stabilize in 2025

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Why your staffing agency needs a software system built specifically for healthcare

In the ever-evolving landscape of staffing agencies, especially within healthcare, the pursuit of efficiency, compliance, and precision is constant. Every decision about technology adoption carries weight, potentially shaping both operational effectiveness and financial outcomes. With a plethora of software solutions on offer, the pivotal question emerges: Is healthcare-specific staffing software

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Is Your MSP Vendor Neutral? How to Find Out.

What’s all the talk about supposed MSP ‘Vendor Neutrality’ in healthcare staffing?  Now that the contract labor spend is dropping for most hospitals around the country, many are taking a closer look at how their supply chain for temporary personnel is performing. Prudent executives realize the drop in contract labor

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