www.clinicalone.com Travel Nursing Newsletter with articles, tips, and spotlights in Travel Nursing, Healthcare Staffing, Permanent and Per Diem Staffing. en-us Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:20:00 GMT Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:20:00 GMT nicole.mendes@clinicalone.com (Nicole Mendes) nicole.mendes@clinicalone.com (Nicole Mendes) Coast to Coast Newsletter - September 2010 travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx If you're a healthcare professional or a student, we want to know how you're making an impact on the world or in the lives of the people around you. Just record a 1-2 minute video and you could win $10,000! Here's how: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Here are the top 10 destinations where we are currently hiring for winter starts. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx As a travel nurse, you have options. It's important that you keep the facts straight and make sure when you are job hunting and potentially comparing pay packages, that you are comparing apples to apples and asking questions! Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Travel nurses decide to travel for many reasons: pay, adventure, friendship, resume builder, etc. Here are our top 5 reasons to take a travel nursing job! Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Find out where and how you can receive CPR training in the Quincy and Worcester, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island areas. Our documents department works very hard to make sure CPR cards are up to date and that candidates do not go expired, so be sure to schedule a class today if you know your CPR expiration date is quickly approaching. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx As hospitals are preparing for the upcoming flu season, they are requesting - and in many cases requiring - 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. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Thank you to CNA Rebecca Reingold for a job well done! Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Madison, Wisconsin is one of those cities that may not be on your radar, but I'm here to tell you, it should be! Here are 13 reasons you should consider taking a travel nursing assignment here. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx As you know, today's travel market is fiercely competitive. Often times, you may be up against 20 other candidates for just one open position. Therefore, you are golden if you actually land an interview and, better yet, get the job offer! Once that offer is made and you commit to the assignment, it's important that you keep that commitment. Thu, 7 Jul 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx The Clinical One Administrative team will be contacting you soon about expiring documents in order to keep your file in compliance. When you receive a phone call or email, please pay attention and react quickly. Keeping your file in compliance is extremely important to us, and it can dictate whether or not we can place you on a shift. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Travel Nurses pride themselves on being able to adjust to new environments very quickly. That's no small feat, even when everything goes as planned. So what happens when unforeseen obstacles arise? For Clinical One traveler Crystal Lachney, it's an opportunity to test her own strength while learning new things and helping patients in need. She shares her story in this article from Healthcare Traveler magazine, which also features tips and advice from Recruitment Manager Alison Radcliffe. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx After working very hard to get your RN, it is important to keep up to date in a field that is constantly developing at a rapid pace. New drugs come out, more high tech treatments and devices appear in your workplace, and your already full brain tries desperately to keep up. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are one way to keep your knowledge base current, and Clinical One offers free CEU's to all placed candidates. This month's blog talks about how easy it is to take advantage of Clinical One's FREE CEU program, and some of our top recommendations of courses you should take. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Clinical One is pleased to offer travel and per diem staffing assignments at the largest pediatric medical center in the US, Children's Hospital Boston. Wed, 5 May 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Do you remember why you became a nurse? If you think you are too busy to slow down to contemplate an answer, that may be all the more reason to make the time. Burnout is a unique type of stress syndrome that is fundamentally characterized by "emotional exhaustion." Because of the nature of the work, healthcare workers are at especially high risk for experiencing the emotional exhaustion component of burnout. But, there are some things you can do to help prevent burnout. Wed, 5 May 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx We all know the job market is very competitive out there, which is why interviewing well is so critical. Interviewing can be a very scary thing, which is why preparing properly is key. It is very common for Hiring Managers to get flooded with anywhere from 25-100+ resumes for one single opening, therefore you want to ensure you stand out among the rest of the pack. This article offers some important tips to keep in mind while preparing for either a phone or an in-person interview. Wed, 5 May 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Summer is around the corner and with it comes the age old debate of juggling work and play. For some, summer is a time to take an untraditional travel nursing assignment and give back to a great cause. For Clinical One travel nurse, VJ Gibbins, that's exactly what he does on his "summer vacation" when he works as the Camp Nurse at Camp Cedar in Casco, Maine. Read VJ's story, along with other summer time travel suggestions, in this article from Healthcare Traveler Magazine. Wed, 5 May 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Clinical One is pleased to offer our travel nurses the opportunity to work with one of the best healthcare systems in America, Johns Hopkins. As a preferred vendor with Johns Hopkins, we are often able to offer our travelers positions before they are made available to other agencies. Our great relationship also offers travelers the advantage of a quick interview time on most positions, which also means a quick start when needed.... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Clinical One will now be offering all travel employees who maintain a qualifying perm tax home the opportunity to be paid a non-taxed meals and incidentals allowance in addition to our other great benefits. Allowances will vary with each travel assignment based on federal per diem rates established by the IRS.... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Clinical One's National Division pays $250 for any candidate you refer that we place on a travel, contract or permanent assignment. Have your friends call us today at 800-919-9100 and mention your name as the referral. And be sure to have them request to work with your recruitment specialist.... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Spring has sprung!! Welcoming spring in New England always brings with it a bit of spring fever, which inevitably means that vacations and time off are around the corner. Be sure to let your local branch know when you are planning to be away, and when you are planning to come back, especially if you are going on an extended trip. Keeping us informed will save you from receiving unnecessary voicemail's about shifts, and will keep you in good standing with us upon your return.... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx Compensation is a hot topic among travel nurses, but often the discussion is limited to hourly rates. In this article from Healthcare Traveler's February 2011 ENewsletter, Cynthia Kinnas, co-founder and president of Clinical One's National Healthcare division weighs in on the value of benefit packages as part of the pay equation.... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx It’s that time of year for “old man winter” to come knocking on our door again, and with it comes the frigid temperatures and accumulating snow! Some of our travelers look forward to this time of year and enjoy snuggling up to the fire with a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate, and hitting the nearby slopes on their days off. But for others, it’s just too dang cold and they long for the warmer weather.... Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx Clinical One Per Diem has added three new faces to our admin team.... Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx With the holiday’s approaching fast, we wanted to point out a few reminders on how to protect yourself during a time of the year when petty crimes tends to go up. Crimes of opportunity are committed every day, in every city of the world. To keep yourself from being an easy target for a criminal, security must always be foremost on your mind. Some simple tips to help you from being an easy target are.... Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx To ensure our nurses are alerted of openings as soon as they become available, Clinical One is pleased to roll out a new text messaging program that will send a text message straight to your cell phone when a position opens that matches your job search criteria. Text messages will be sent from your Recruitment Specialist with information on jobs, updates, and reminders that are specific to you and your job search or placement.... Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx Earlier this year, Clinical One travel nurse VJ Gibbins went on a 10 day mission to Haiti to provide health care to children injured in the January 2010 earthquake. While VJ’s time in Haiti was short, the impact he made was beyond measures. From the small gifts - such as delivering a suitcase full of shoes so that patients with fractures have a better chance of healing – to the much larger gifts – such as escorting a 16-year Haitian girl back to the US so she can receive proper medical care to the burns that cover 30% of her body – his work will have a lasting impact.... Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx newsletters/c2c_January_2011.aspx Clear Communication between nurses and doctors has obvious benefits when it comes to patient care, but nothing beats being able to anticipate the physicians' unspoken needs. If you're just beginning your travel nursing career, you may be wondering how to cultivate such vibrant partnerships with the physicians at each new facility. The article "Nurses and Physicians: The Art of Communication and Collaboration" was featured in the October 2010 edition of Healthcare Traveler Magazine and features tips and suggestions from fellow nurses, including Clinical One's Director of Operations Melissa Knybel.... Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#travel travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#travel Our Recruitment staff is often asked by nurses - In which states should I apply for a nursing license? In the current travel market, most hospitals require that an RN hold an active nursing license in order to even be submitted and considered for an interview. With that said, we wanted to highlight the most difficult states to obtain licensure in, in terms of the length of the application process. If you plan to visit any of these states on a future travel assignment, then it is advised that you apply for the nursing license ahead of time so that you will be set and ready to go with a license in hand at the time of submittal. Keep in mind that Clinical One will reimburse you for the full endorsement fee, once you start an assignment in that particular state, regardless of when you actually applied for the license. So even if you obtained a license a full year prior to actually starting a position, we will still reimburse you once you start your assignment in that state.... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#pd travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#pd Are you finishing up a degree or earning a new degree to advance your career? It's not just the kids that are heading back to school this time of year- it could be you too! Thinking about family obligations, work, school, exams, study time...wondering how to fit this all in and still keep your mind sane can be stressful. We understand how challenging it can be to maintain a healthy school/work/life balance and offer the following tips to help alleviate some of the time constraints that you could be faced with.... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#call travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#call Candidates choose to travel for many reasons- flexibility, to work in new settings, learn new techniques, and to travel and see the country. For others, traveling is an adventure in itself and opens up the opportunity to explore their wild side. In the August 2010 edition of Healthcare Traveler Magazine, Clinical One nurse's Kristy Warrington and Colleen Shields talk about their personal adventure with skydiving and triathlons. ... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#give travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#give Clinical One has long been focused on giving back to our local communities and finding the time to give back to those in need. On September 2nd, Clinical One's Houston, Texas office spent the afternoon volunteering at Texas Children's Hospital, performing an arts and craft project with patients ages 6-10.... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#quick travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#quick Once you have completed the admissions process with Clinical One, you may find yourself trying to get ready for your first assignment with us fairly quickly. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are frequently needing staff on an ASAP basis and are therefore pushing our contractors to start sometimes as quickly as within a one week time frame, if not sooner.... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#florida travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#florida Changes in Florida law passed during the 2010 legislative session require all contract persons seeking employment with a healthcare provider starting as of 8/1/10 to have a Level 2 criminal background screening. A level 2 screening is required for all employees and contractors providing direct care within the State of Florida. This requirement is not related to the FL licensing process but is a requirement in order to be employed as a healthcare professional in the state. A Level 2 background screening requires fingerprints to be sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Screening results are based on the identification of a fingerprint match with an arrest record. The level 2 screening only needs to be done once every 5 years so long as there have been no significant breaks in employment during that 5 year time frame.... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:15:00 GMT travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#kudos travel_nursing_c2c_newsletter.aspx#kudos The Clinical One Quincy Per Diem branch would like to extend our sincere thanks and kudos to Clement Onyia! Clement, a top notch CNA, has been with us for just under a year and has already earned a Top Performer Award. Clement works 40 hours every week and is always available for extra shifts, should the need arise. His extreme flexibility makes it an easy task to get him all the hours he needs. He'll drive from Brockton to New Bedford with only 5 minutes notice. He'll switch facilities or shift times without hesitation - whatever we need, he's willing and able! Besides his versatility, he is also a great worker. Here is what Children's Hospital had to say about our gem- "Each time I have worked with Clement, he has been very helpful in caring for patients. Not only does he help keep the patients safe but he also gets to know them... His assessment made the early part of the night a lot smoother. I could only wish more of the sitters were like him!" Thank you Clement for all that you do for Clinical One and the facilities and patients that you work with.... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#travel newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#travel In today's market, landing an interview for a travel assignment can be rather challenging. Wouldn't it be nice to submit your profile to a facility that will give you feedback and better yet, an interview? Then, we have the hospital for you! Clinical One has a preferred vendor relationship with Scott & White Healthcare, a traveler friendly health system with locations across the greater Austin, Texas area. Scott & White is a Top 100 Hospital and one of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States with facilities across Central Texas. Its largest facility in Temple features a 636 bed Level I trauma center offering services ranging from cardiovascular services, emergency care, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, and organ transplant. Texas is an easy licensure state and is also part of the nurse licensure compact, so set your sights on this healthcare system for one of your upcoming assignments.... Thu, 12 July 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#packing newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#packing After you've accepted your first travel assignment, you're going to have to decide what to bring. If you are renting an apartment through your travel agency, then the main furniture items such as a sofa, dining room table and chairs, bed, etc. will already be there waiting for you upon your arrival. In most cases, you've already laid out the necessities such as bed linens, towels, pots and pans, dishes, and silverware but there are a few items that are often left at home and dearly missed by travelers. Here are a few things that you should consider bringing to make your move in quick and easy, and more importantly to make your home away from home feel a little bit more like home.... Thu, 12 July 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#pd newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#pd From June 8th through June 10th, Clinical One Per Diem celebrated its candidates by having a pirate themed Appreciation Week. Why a pirate theme? Because our candidates are our secret treasure.... Thu, 12 July 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#benefit newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#benefit Clinical One is pleased to offer all of our actively working candidates a new benefit that will provide you with exclusive discounts at retailers and attractions across the country. As a Clinical One employee, you are now eligible to sign up.... Thu, 12 July 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#resume newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#resume On occasion, Clinical One's clients will ask to see a copy of a candidates formal CV or resume. This is especially true for case management positions, HEDIS jobs, manager or director level positions, and other permanent placements. In today's job market, it's important that you have a well written resume that will help you to stand out in a stack of resumes.... Thu, 12 July 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#emr newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#emr As you well know, as a temporary worker in a healthcare facility, there is an expectation that you have the ability to quickly adapt to the new environment including adapting to the facility's computer system. What has made this challenging for contingent workers is the multitude of different EMR (electronic medical record) systems. Currently, approximately 200 different EMR technologies exist. Your training on the system is likely to be a condensed down and dirty version of what is provided to a regular staff member. It is of critical importance that you develop the necessary skills to use the system competently. Failure to use the EMR system correctly can have severe repercussions, not the least of which being potential patient errors.... Thu, 12 July 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#electronic newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#electronic Did you know that in addition to the fax machine, there are two other ways that you can submit your time cards and required documents electronically to Clinical One?... Thu, 12 July 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#kudos newsletters/c2c_July_2010.aspx#kudos Featured in this issue: Tina McIntosh, Joy Larney, and Ann Marie Ferreira.... Thu, 12 July 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_May_2010.aspx#travel newsletters/c2c_May_2010.aspx#travel Do you want to get ahead in your career? We want to help get you there. Because of that, we've reached out to hiring managers at some of the largest, most prestigious hospitals we service to gain a glimpse into the minds of your future employers and What really matters? when they are looking at a traveler's profile.... Thu, 20 May 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_May_2010.aspx#pd newsletters/c2c_May_2010.aspx#pd Clinical One Per Diem has made some changes to payroll that we think will have great benefit to you. Some of these changes will require your assistance and diligence. Please make note of the following changes and feel free to contact payroll or your branch if you have any questions.... Thu, 20 May 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_May_2010.aspx#nurses newsletters/c2c_May_2010.aspx#nurses Clinical One would like to take the opportunity to send a heartfelt thank you to all the nurses we have had the pleasure to work with throughout the years. We appreciate all that you do to improve patient care not only today, but throughout the year. We believe former President Ronald Reagan said it best when he said One has only to imagine for a moment a world without nurses to realize how vital their services are.... Thu, 20 May 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_May_2010.aspx#website newsletters/c2c_May_2010.aspx#website Clinical One is excited to announce that we have re-launched our website and job board at www.clinicalone.com.... Thu, 20 May 2010 09:15:00 GMT newsletters/c2c_May_2010.aspx#hipaa newsletters/c2c_May_2010.aspx#hipaa Recently the United States Department of Health and Human Services issued final rules which modify existing HIPAA regulations. As you know, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is a set of regulations designed to protect the privacy and security of a patient's personal health information.... Thu, 20 May 2010 09:15:00 GMT