Tag: travel health

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!

FidelityOnCall.com
(309) 691-1500

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!

Choosing Your Agency

As we navigate 2024, our focus is on taking charge of our lives – striving for fulfillment, value and direction in our life’s journey. One path that offers this control and satisfaction is travel nursing. When you choose travel nursing, you have the power to select your own contracts, hospitals and locations.

These choices not only contribute to your personal happiness and fulfillment as a nurse but also create wider opportunities. You gain diverse experiences, work within different healthcare systems, and explore new areas while meeting new people.

Life is full of changes and challenges, but exploring new locations and work environments can unlock dozens of new doors. Healthcare is vast and full of opportunities; a single change can reveal all it has to offer.

However, to fully leverage our healthcare system’s potential for you, you must partner with the right agency – one that values your skills, experience, and individuality. The agency you choose defines your travel experience and the opportunities available to you.

We proudly declare that we are that agency! At Fidelity On Call, we are committed to representing you. What do you value? What are you looking for? How can we tailor this travel experience to fulfill not just your wants but your needs?

Our agency has thrived for three decades, celebrating our 30th anniversary in June 2024. Our recruiters are experienced and dedicated, ready to assist you every step of the way. If travel nursing is a journey you are looking for, we are here every day, eager to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. We look forward to meeting you!

Contact us by email or give us a call: 309-691-1500

The Ultimate Travel Nursing Packing List

We are more than excited to welcome new travel nurses to the community. However, we know that packing can be stressful. What do I bring? What is essential?

It is important to note that if you are traveling out of state or far from home, you will need both the essentials and comfort items. Items that you may want or need to make yourself feel at home while living at a distance while you create a home-away-from-home for yourself.

Below are some essentials to pack with you when you travel:

  • Scrubs: We all know you can never have too many.
  • Medication: Taking care of and staying on top of your own health is important to thriving. Bringing prescriptions, stomach medication, eye drops, allergy medication, and more can help provide a comfortable traveling experience.
  • Lounge/Exercise Wear: It is important to dress comfortably while relaxing at home or exploring your new location. Being comfortable in your clothing is important to take on any changes with certainty.
  • Clothing: Depending on what time of year it is and where you will be traveling to, ensure you have the clothes needed for the designation ahead! Whether it is tank tops or thick sweaters, make sure to pack what you will need.
  • Toiletries: Bringing your favorite hygiene items will make you more comfortable while traveling and taking on a new career.
  • Comfort Items: Perhaps you have a favorite blanket, coffee mug, or picture. All of these things can be important to making sure you take this new journey with confidence.
  • Hobby Items: Of course you will have time off. You may take this time to explore the area, or sometimes you’ll want the time to decompress with your favorite things to do. Don’t forget that favorite book, the knitting project you’ve been working on, or other craft and essential supplies.
  • Other Necessities: Chargers, laptops, earbuds, phone, laundry needs, flashlight, batteries, and anything else you may need in your new home. Don’t forget, the small things can often be the most impactful.

If you need anything during your assignment, we are here to make sure that you are comfortable and successful.

The Spring Season – A Time for Joy… And Sickness

As spring quickly approaches, most people are overjoyed with the warmer weather, longer days, and flowering plants. After all, spring is just a hop, skip, and jump away from summer pool days. However, spring is also the time for peak-season colds, thanks to the change in the weather.

It is important to us that our travel team stay healthy as the season changes. As healthcare workers, prevention is nothing new. However, we want to give out a gentle reminder about things to keep in mind during the coming weeks to prevent as many of these seasonal colds as possible.

  • Stay Hydrated: A key to much of our health is the amount of water that we consume every day. It may seem small, but making sure you drink enough water can be a great help in making sure you stay healthy.
  • Wash Your Hands: As we all know, this is nothing new. But with the various viruses and germs making their way around, this is a simple way to keep from catching anything that could be spread around.
  • Exercise: This is a great way to manage stress. Taking a daily walk, doing some stretching, or getting in the weight room is a good way to keep your body moving and endorphins pumping. Stress can be a quiet influence to causing a cold, and doing what you can to reduce that as much as possible can help in prevention in so many ways.
  • Rest: Making sure to get plenty of sleep every day is perhaps most important. Not getting enough sleep can quickly run down your body, and cause many other issues, including an open invitation to an uninvited virus.

Our traveler’s health is important to us, and we want to make sure we are doing our own part, and we encourage you to take the precautions available to do so as well.