Here at Barton Healthcare Staffing, we have in house licensing, credentialing, and travel teams in order to get you where you need to go. Whether you need a new state license for your travel assignment in a month, or you are looking for the closest hotel to your facility, Barton’s specialized teams will work with […]
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Recent Posts
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Common Licensing Questions, Answered
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You got the Interview! 8 Interview Tips for Travelling Healthcare Professionals
The phone interview is an important part of the BHS hiring process. This blog post is by our Director of Sales and Recruitment, Kristen Schappler, who has 6 years experience in healthcare hiring: Hearing from your recruiter that you got an interview is always a great feeling. BHS recruiters love to deliver this news, and […]
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The BHS Hiring Process: From Start to Finish
Ever wondered what our complete hiring process is like? In our new infographic, we lay out the steps from start to finish. Check it out below!
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Physical Therapists Step Up to the Challenges Posed By COVID-19
As an essential part of the healthcare system, physical therapists face a certain expectation to provide quality care to their patients – even during a pandemic. In these past few months, many have been conflicted with their moral obligation to provide services, and concern for the health and well-being of their own families. Many PTs […]
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How to Feel Like Part of the Team
Being a traveling clinician has its perks: competitive pay, the ability to see new places, and a wide variety of assignments. But all the excitement in the world doesn’t negate the fact that you’re coming onto a team where everyone else knows each other. And while you have the ability to form new relationships, there […]
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Resources For Making Friends While On Assignment
If there’s one fear that seems to hold people back from taking the leap to being a traveling clinician, it’s the fear of loneliness. I’m here to tell you that although you’re always moving and in unfamiliar places, there’s no shortage of opportunities to connect with other like-minded people. No matter where you are in […]
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The Value of Soft Skills in Healthcare
The worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in a dire need for additional healthcare workers. States have implemented various waivers, or suspended regulations, to increase available healthcare staff by encouraging returning from retirement, or working across state lines. This has contributed to an increase in the demand for travel nurses, and other healthcare professionals. A […]
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The Best Ways Travel Nurses Can Help During a Crisis
Travel nurses make up only a small percentage of the 2.9 million registered nurses in the United States, but you can offer a lot during crisis situations. The fact that travel nurses are so versatile makes you well-suited for the position to jump right in to help. Travel nurses have been used for crisis relief […]
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Wider Use of Masks Brings About Skin Concerns for Nurses
One of the outcomes of COVID-19 is the widespread use of masks as personal protective equipment (PPE). With their constant use, there are new skin concerns that are being noted. “Masks are now being worn 100% of the time by healthcare professionals,” says Bruce A. Brod, MD, MHCI clinical professor of Dermatology at the University […]
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Read How Susan N., RN Started her First Travel Assignment with BHS During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hi Susan, thanks so much for speaking with me today. I know you are on your first travel assignment in New York City right now. How have things been working with Barton Healthcare staffing and specifically with your recruiter, Lorenzo? Well I’ll say that this is my first time ever doing an agency. I’ve been […]