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Communication: Recruiters Behind The Scenes

Good communication with your recruiter means they can work hard for you behind the scenes.

In this video, our COO, Kellie, and Recruiting Specialist, Amiah, share how maintaining open communication with recruiters is crucial to ensure the best possible outcome for travelers.

From finding positions or assignments that fit your needs, to calling your references, or making sure your profile is ready for submission, there are always things happening in the background.

To successfully place the volume of travelers that we place, not only in the state of Illinois, but more recently in Iowa as well as other states across the country, it takes a lot of background work.

If you’re interested in having someone working behind the scenes for you, reach out to us today!

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National Men’s Health Month

As June is National Men’s Health Month, we want to reach out to encourage our employees to take a moment to consider their mental and physical health.

Both physical and mental health are important for us to thrive in society. Therefore, we must remind ourselves how important it is to be reminded to address any concerns that they may be facing with regard to their health.

Talking to friends, family, and loved ones can be the first step in addressing concerns that an individual might be facing.

The first signs that something might be amiss can have the greatest impact on prevention and catching potential issues in their early stages. Doing so can also encourage others to come forward, ask questions, and seek treatment.

Taking steps such as these are important not only for ourselves, but they can cause a change in how it is talked about in our own social circles, in our families, and in our communities.

Fidelity On Call values the wellbeing of our employees in all areas of their lives, and we believe that communication and prevention are a core factor in doing so.

30 Reasons to Love Travel Nursing

We know our travelers find great fulfillment in their work, knowing they are making a difference while also enjoying the new opportunities that come from travel nursing. As we celebrate 30 years in business, we asked our elite team what they love most about Travel Nursing. Here are some of their responses…

1 I think the main thing I love about travel nursing is diversity. I get the opportunity to work with different people, in different settings, and with different policies and protocols every few months! It keeps things fresh, and it has helped me develop a wider scope of experiences and learning. I love it!

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2 I love travel nursing because I get to see how different hospitals, units and team members approach patient care.

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3 The thing that I love most about travel nursing is the flexibility to make the best choices that balance my work and personal life.

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4 The flexible schedules, endless experience, and frequent changes prevent the “burnout” feeling! Coming from a mother of two young children, it is the best decision I made. I am home every night and never miss a school function!

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5 I love the challenges and friendships that travel nursing brings!

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6 What I love about travel nursing for Fidelity On Call is that I am driven to be a beacon of excellence for myself, my peers, and most importantly, my patients.

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7 I love collaborating with different healthcare teams from the various facilities I contract with. They are able to utilize my knowledge and expertise to streamline a process or policy.

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8 I love the freedom and flexibility of travel nursing. Traveling has allowed me to work while pursuing my educational goals. I love travel nursing because of the professional growth I’ve experienced. Adapting in each experience has added to my skill sets. I have learned so much since becoming a travel nurse.

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9 One of the things I love about travel nursing is the ability to simply take care of my patients without all the drama of the politics that interfere with nursing care from staff nurses!

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10 I love the flexibility of travel nursing. I am able to choose contracts that allow me to maximize the time I can spend with my family. I also love getting to work with so many different people.

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11 I have been traveling for many years. What I love about my job is all the places I have seen, the people I have met and the different ways to do the same things medically that I have learned. What I love about working for Fidelity is the personal treatment I receive from all the staff. I have never had a problem or concern my recruiter or support staff hasn’t taken care of. I truly love being an RN, further I know I work for the best company ever.

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12 Travel nursing to me means being in control of my nursing journey. Working with Fidelity has allowed me to grow not only as a nurse, but as a person. Although I don’t travel far in mileage, I have stepped out of my comfort zone and it has been amazing. I look forward to many more adventures with Fidelity.

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13 Working for Fidelity On Call allows me to love what I do. I get to take care of my patients and give the best possible care. I also can make an income capable of supporting my family and not have to work enormous amounts of overtime doing so.

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14 Travel nursing is a great way to expand my professional resume while enjoying exciting new experiences. The thing I love is that I am given the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques that each different hospital uses as well as meet amazing staff members.

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15 What I love about travel nursing is the opportunity to experience life beyond the hospital, meeting new people, and let’s not forget the pay is great and my benefits are unbeatable.

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16 Beingng a nurse has impacted my life on so many levels. As a travel RN, the constant diversity has me learning, changing and growing on a daily basis. Professionally, I have never felt stronger and more proficient than I do now.

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17 I love travel nursing because I get to meet new people and see new places. I also get to see a variety of different diagnoses and that helps keep my skills up to date.

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18 I love the opportunity to explore a different facility, work with new people, and care for patients with a variety of different conditions.

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19 What I love about travel nursing is it allows me to travel the world!

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20 I enjoy travel nursing because of the opportunity to build so many wonderful friendships!

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21 I love the challenge of being a travel nurse. It seems that there is always something new and exciting.

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22 I have been a travel nurse for many years and would never go back to working at just one hospital again. It is great to have someone who advocates for me – not only the assignment but they have my back if there is a question or problem that needs to be addressed.

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22 I love the freedom of traveling nursing – not tied down after one contract and you get to do what you want.

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24 My absolute favorite thing about travel nursing is the flexibility it allows me in all aspects of my career.

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25 I love travel nursing because I get to meet new people and learn new things/views instead of getting “stuck” in the same routines/treatments which allows me to better care and advocate for my patients.

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26 I like that I can work three days and be home with my family.

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27 I like what I do and learning more with each assignment I have. But, I also like my recruiter and the fact that I can always reach out to talk to someone when I feel stressed. She is always there for me.

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28 I like that I can go from hospital to hospital. I don’t have to stay at the same one. Sometimes, I need that break.

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29 Travel nursing offers me much more experience because I get a wide diversity of patients. I like that I am always learning and growing with every hospital that I am at.

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30 I have worked for several nurse agencies. find that the company I work for makes a big difference in how I feel about my assignment. Fidelity On Call has always been there for me. I like how I am treated by my recruiter and I also like that the company recognizes me when I do a good job.

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Our brain health is at the forefront of our overall health. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to protect our brains and be aware of any changes or struggles that we may be experiencing.

Recognizing these changes in ourselves and those closest to us can lead us to the help and resources that we may need.

The Alzheimer’s Association shares a lot of important brain information, including more tips and tricks on how to keep your brain healthy, who may be at risk, and any support that is needed on your journey.

Alzheimer’s is a condition that was first diagnosed at the start of the 1900s. Reasons for Alzheimer’s vary and can be an interesting topic to research. You can find both traditional and alternative ways to work with or look at this disease, but do your own research. Know the warning signs and the risks that we carry. Stay proactive. Not just for you, but for the people around you as well.

Here at Fidelity On Call, the health and wellness of those in our community is important. We believe that being informed and aware is one of the first steps.

30 Lessons Learned

Fidelity On Call has been providing the highest quality patient care for 30 years as a travel nursing company! After that many years in business, we’ve learned a lot, which is why we continue to thrive! Here is a collection of some of the best lessons learned about travel nursing that have stood the test of time.
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1 Not every great nurse makes a great traveler.

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2 Not all travel nurses make great FOC travel nurses.

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3 Trust only those who have proven to be trustworthy.

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4 Never hire someone whose first concern is the amount of money they will make.

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5 Always do the right thing. . . it will reap rewards.

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6 It is our job to knock on doors – we cannot MAKE them open.

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7 Don’t work with customers who won’t pay their bills without being hounded. It wears you out and they are using you.

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8 You cannot be all things to all people. Be targeted . . . stay on your mission.

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9 Don’t staff at facilities that don’t share your mission. When we care and they don’t, it just burns our employees out.

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10 There are external factors that affect your business. Just keep targeted, continually research, change what needs changing, grow, and update.

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11 If you hire a staff member that is never happy, it is not worth the energy it takes.

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12 Don’t take things too personally. Potential customers and nurses say no, they leave, they don’t always behave as we would like. We are only responsible for our reaction to it.

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13 Lies will always be found out. It is better to tell the and deal with the facts.

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14 Sometimes you have to wait a long time to see your efforts pay off. Be patient. Don’t lose hope.

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15 Treat your employees fairly. Never break a promise.

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16 If someone is motivated by greed, they are not the right person for the job.

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17 When an employee thinks the grass is greener on the other side, let them go and find out.

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18 Communication is the essence of every good business.

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19 Continually invest in your business.

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20 Not all business is good business. It is okay to walk away from a customer.

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21 Agencies that are not reliable or honest don’t last. Eventually the word gets out.

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22 When in doubt – check it out (compliance issues). Documentation can be forged!

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23 Life is easier when you hire good people.

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24 You might not be the biggest company, but you can stand apart from others with your quality and integrity.

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25 The government will continue to make more rules and regulations. It can be very frustrating . . . but sometimes, they work in your favor.

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26 Mergers and acquisitions happen everyday. But there is always a need for travel nursing.

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27 A reputation built on integrity, honesty and reliability stands the test of time.

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28 Stress and stressful times happen. How we get through those times are the test of our character and determination.

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29 “The more things change the more they stay the same.” Keep hold of the good things!

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30 As Winston Churchill said: Never, never, never give up!