The demand for healthcare staffing remains high in 2024. An aging population with multiple chronic conditions, the medical workforce shortage and growing telehealth utilization require more providers. The growth of travel nursing trends over the past three years has helped, and in 2024, interest in locum tenens staffing is taking off. The future looks good for locum tenens doctors and travel nurses to enhance patient care. Learn about the factors driving these healthcare positions and how these providers benefit the healthcare industry. Locum tenens outlook Locum tenens clinicians serve a crit ..read more

Since its inception just over 50 years ago, emergency medicine has continued to grow and change. The state of emergency care today presents varied challenges and opportunities for emergency care physicians, physician assistants and nurses. This overview highlights some of the obstacles in emergency medical care. It also shares new ideas and opportunities for medical professionals to learn, grow and advance. Obstacles in emergency medicine Emergency professionals face challenges every day. Over the past few years though, changing patient volumes, patient populations and length of stay have shif ..read more

Every day healthcare professionals witness suffering and respond by treating people, providing comfort and working to improve lives. Caring for the needs of people in pain and distress is valuable work, but it can be draining and cause compassion fatigue. Doctors and nurses must understand and respond to patients’ suffering to help relieve their pain and distress. This frequent and prolonged exposure to other people’s pain, trauma and grief can exhaust and overwhelm care providers. Compassion is a valuable gift to patients and families receiving treatment and can be deeply rewarding. Treating ..read more

AI in healthcare involves the use of machines to analyze and act on medical data. For healthcare providers, new developments and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) enable better diagnoses, predictions and evidence-based recommendations, among other benefits. However, when considering using AI in medicine, providers must also weigh ethical, safety, equity, privacy and liability considerations. They must also consider the limitations of AI tools. Evolution of artificial intelligence The growth, application and usage of artificial intelligence has surged in recent years. The concep ..read more

Give your medical providers something to celebrate this holiday season. Book locum tenens physicians and travel nurses to cover shifts for the holidays. The holiday season will be here before you know it, so you need to start preparing. What’s your plan for holiday medical staffing? If your practice is like most, your providers want (and need!) time off during the holiday season. With many major holidays from November through January, conflicts and competition for time off can make scheduling a nightmare for managers. Our locum tenens doctors and travel nurses can help by working holiday shift ..read more

Staff shortages in healthcare were prevalent before COVID and are still a concern post-pandemic. Medical facilities still need to employ temporary staff, like travel nurses, to fill in the gaps in their workforces. Consider these six trends in the state of travel nursing today: 1. High demand persists The demand for travel nurses remains stable because of staff turnover. A recent survey reveals that three out of 10 registered nurses plan to quit because of the effects of the pandemic. Nurse satisfaction has consistently ranked high in comparison to other professions. However, in 2023, the ..read more

Employer branding in healthcare has become integral to successful recruitment strategies for medical facilities and hospitals. A compelling employer brand helps attract and retain top talent and enhances patient care and overall organizational reputation. What is employer branding in healthcare? Employer branding is your organization’s image and reputation as an employer. It includes your facility’s values, benefits, company culture and overall work environment. Many hospitals and facilities follow guidelines to create a positive work environment but do not showcase it to potential employees ..read more

Working as a travel medical professional can be an exciting opportunity to explore new places and gain work experience. However, finding suitable housing can be challenging when moving to an unfamiliar place. Keep reading for housing tips for travel medical professionals considering placement in a particular area. Communicate your needs to your staffing agency Working with a healthcare recruiting firm, you can find the best placement for your experience level and desired location. There are many options when it comes to travel nursing, locum tenens and other travel medical positions. Short-ter ..read more

The healthcare industry is booming. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that healthcare is one of the two fastest-growing industries in today’s economy. The American Nurses Association reports that nurses are retiring earlier, so there will be a demand to replace them. With the increase in job openings, medical faculties will need to find new ways of attracting the next generation of healthcare professionals. Younger healthcare workers have different priorities than previous generations. Millennials, born between 1981 and 1997, saw technology advance with the introducti ..read more

The healthcare industry is booming. The need for medical professionals has grown due to an aging population and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Locum tenens and other temporary medical staff fill the gaps for healthcare facilities to meet the demand. If you are considering temporary placement, being a travel medical professional has many benefits. Doctors and nurses who work temporary assignments can find short-term and long-term placements based on the medical facility’s needs. Locum tenens are primarily doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. There is also a demand for t ..read more