Tag: travel nursing

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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(309) 691-1500

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.

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!

30 Employee Compliments

Fidelity On Call is thrilled to mark its 30th anniversary, a testament to our commitment to excellence. To commemorate this milestone, we reflect on the invaluable feedback we’ve received from our dedicated employees over the years.

Our elite team members often acknowledge Fidelity On Call as a company that values their well-being.

In honor of our 30th, here are 30 employee compliments…

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1 I have thought about traveling for a very, very long time. Now I wonder why I waited so long. I really love working for you!

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2 You are a great company to work for – you make me feel valued.

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3 This is the best job ever!

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4 I have worked for other agencies, but you are the best ever. I can trust everything you say.

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5 I love that you stalk me – no one stalks like you do!

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6 The insurance plan is great – I love the benefits including my 401k.

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7 I like working with other Fidelity nurses and realizing you really are picky.

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8 You are a great company to work for. You make me feel valued.

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9 Thank you for always listening to me when I have a situation I need to talk through.

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10 You are awesome!

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11 If I have a problem or question, I appreciate the manner in which you handle it.

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12 It’s nice to know you are always there for me.

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13 I really get into the contests and competitions. It is fun to try and win – and I have!

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14 I really like the new payroll process.

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15 I like the payroll system and think it is easy and great…

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16 This is the most professional company I have worked for.

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17 I have never had a travel contract that was so thorough. Thank you!

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18 You did what you said you would do.

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19 No matter what time of day I call, you always sound upbeat.

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20 Before my assignment is done, you are already working with me for my next opportunity. I never feel unsure about what is next.

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21 I was so excited to get my gold mug in the mail! (Nurse had review with all “exceeds”)

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22 If I have a problem or question, I appreciate the manner in which you handle it.

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23 I could kiss her! (Stated after learning about the new insurance premium and deductible).

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24 I went to work for another travel company and could not wait for my assignment to end so I could come back to Fidelity. You just can’t be beat.

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25 After years of working for Fidelity, there is no way that I ever want to leave.

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26 I appreciate everything you do for me and there is no other company that I have been part of that has the values you do. It is important to me.

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27 I appreciate being recognized when I do a good job. It is great to have a company that notices what I do right.

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28 You have always been there for me when I needed help or had questions.

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29 I like the benefits and how you have kept our deductible so low. It is critical to me.

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30 I notice how the employees of facilities get recognized vs the way that Fidelity recognizes us. I like what Fidelity does.

30 Customer Compliments

Fidelity On Call is kicking off its 30th year and celebrating with all things “30.”

Since our inception in 1994, Fidelity On Call has been committed to quality when serving our customers. That’s why so many hospitals throughout the U.S. have come to trust us when they need top-quality RN’s.

We are very happy to share just a few of our customer compliments with you…

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1 We value Fidelity On Call and you are the ONLY agency that we will use. Our staff loves working with your nurses.

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2 You are our favorite agency.

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3 You are a miracle worker! (this was a comment to our recruiter).

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4 Your office is wonderful – I never have to worry that you will take care of me.

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5 You have the BEST nurses!

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6 You always have the right documentation and we depend on you to have it!

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7 We appreciate knowing you don’t hire anyone with a disciplined license.

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8 We encountered one of God’s special angels in your nurse. We will never forget her!

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9 Your nurses were outstanding. We applaud them and thank you for employing these fine nurses.

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10 Wonderful – just wonderful. Thank you so much for helping us through a major crisis.

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11 If we have a problem or question with one of your nurses, we appreciate the manner in which you handle it.

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12 It’s nice to know you always have my back.

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13 Fidelity’s nurses have exceptional attitudes and are always willing to help out.

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14 Fidelity’s billing process is so simple.

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15 Your professional easy way of dealing with me and my staff is much appreciated.

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16 Your nurses were a fantastic help and our staff can’t stop talking about them!

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17 WOW! Your nurses’ care and kindness is shown by her smile and knowledge.

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18 Great teamwork! Your staff goes the extra mile to keep all our patients happy and well cared for.

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19 After having nurses from Fidelity On Call, we will only use you. You are the best!

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20 You’re the bomb.com.

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21 Fidelity’s OR nurses are very knowledgeable with great attitudes and skills. They worked well with everyone. I only wish they were our permanent employees!

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22 It is a pleasure to work with your nurses. They are ambitious and hard working.

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23 Your nurses have strong technical and clinical skills. They learn quickly and integrate well with our staff.

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24 I want you to know that all of your staff on my floor are very caring people.

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25 I cannot express how very professional everyone in your office is when I call. They are very friendly, upbeat and efficient.

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26 Not only do you assign us great staff, but the staff in your office is second to none and just top notch.

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27 You make my job easy and enjoyable.

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28 After having worked with Fidelity for a long time now, we no longer feel a need to interview your nurses. We know you have us covered and you only send a great match!

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29 You have a solid office team. I can count on speaking with the same person and I like that.

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30 What would we do without you? As our back-up team you are always on target!