Liability exposure and costs associated with workers’ compensation claims are major factors for most healthcare companies. Many view nurse-staffing partnerships as a way to help mitigate risks. To some extent that’s true. However, relying on an outside recruiting firm to hire healthcare workers does not completely absolve a company from
Henry Ford is famous for having invented the assembly line. By creating systems that were simple yet efficient, he proved that quality cars could be mass-produced. Effective healthcare staffing agencies follow a similar methodology. Although they’re not working with steel components and heavy equipment, they do implement an “assembly-line”-type strategy
Today’s healthcare recruiters and nurse staffing firms are blessed with plenty of client job openings thanks to a very strong economy and aging patient population. However, they also face increased competition as new agencies open shop daily. It seems that everyone wants in on the action.
Nursing is a great career for people seeking challenge, reward, and boundless opportunity. While all nurses are in high demand, travel nurses are particularly desirable in today’s changing healthcare landscape. Many professionals relish the idea of exploring the country or world while earning a great income and serving the needs
BlueSky Medical Staffing Software is pleased to announce that we are participating in the annual NAPR/NALTO Convention in La Jolla. We encourage all attendees to visit our booth to hear the latest developments in medical staffing and VMS software solutions specific to placing locum tenens! Or, just stop by to
In case you haven’t noticed, the U.S. job market is the best it’s been in years. That’s great news for the economy, job seekers and recruiters alike. However, with every plus comes a drawback. Hot job markets prove a double-edged sword for recruiters—especially when staffing nurses and healthcare workers. On
It’s important for staffing agencies to have strong relationships with their healthcare provider partners.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the top challenges staffing firms are facing today, and how a shift in strategy can help find the best possible applicants for open positions.