Press Release Archive
Traveling RNs may select a job for the pay, but stay for the people
August 27, 2021
Nurse staffing agency, American Traveler, surveys RNs on their motivation for selecting contract assignments during
COVID-19 pandemic. The role of supplemental staffing in the healthcare industry has changed dramatically in the past 18
months. The field has gone through a nationwide pandemic -- during which the science, care protocols, and protective
measures were rapidly evolving.
COVID-19 Resurgence Once Again Drives Need for Travel Nurses
July 28, 2021
Latest wave of COVID-19 is behind a large increase in demand for traveling RNs. As of mid-July 2021, CDC data was
released showing that COVID-19 infection rates, hospitalizations, and deaths in the U.S. are once again on the rise.
These distressing increases are most common in the non-vaccinated population, and many are linked to the highly
infectious Delta variant.
Future of Travel Nursing After COVID-19
April 5, 2021
The pandemic has transformed the world. How will it transform the nursing profession? A year has now passed since the
beginning of the pandemic. Nurses have been called upon to perform duties far beyond their job description, all while
working in unimaginable conditions. Our Recruiters heard many stories from travel nurses: sleepless nights, never-ending
stress, and repeated loss.
American Traveler Awarded Health Care Staffing Services Re-certification from The Joint Commission
January 22, 2021
Leading travel nursing agency has earned its ninth consecutive Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval American Traveler
has earned its ninth consecutive Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification.
The certification recognizes American Traveler’s continuous compliance with its performance standards.
Hiring for Healthcare Recruiters on the Rise
December 8, 2020
Not only are nurses urgently in demand, so are the individuals whose job it is to get RNs where they are needed most.
Due to the dramatic rise in hospitals’ need for healthcare workers caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the demand for
recruiters to find and place medical professionals has also risen dramatically. Recruiters are needed to find nursing
staff for permanent positions as well for contingent staff.
The State of Travel Nursing in Covid-19's Third Wave
November 6, 2020
As the Coronavirus goes, so goes nurse staffing in hospitals nationwide When COVID-19 first took hold in the U.S., it
ravaged areas like Washington state and New York, and the demand for travel nurses there skyrocketed. Travel nurses,
so-named because they "travel" from location to location, fill short- and long-term staffing needs at hospitals across
the U.S.
Unprecedented Demand for Travel Nurses Nationwide
April 2, 2020
COVID-19 crisis spurs huge increase in need for contingent nursing staff. As COVID-19 continues to spread across the
country, the burden on hospitals and healthcare workers has increased exponentially. Hospitals are dealing with patient
populations that far exceed their usual capacity and permanent staff nurses urgently need support.
Hurricane Readiness
August 30, 2019
Hurricane Preparedness - How to stay safe and prepared while on assignment. As South Florida locals, we know that
preparation and common-sense advice can make a severe weather situation more manageable. (We also know that you
shouldn’t hesitate to follow the advice of local authorities.) As a traveler it is important for you to check with your
hiring facility in advance as to their disaster readiness plans.
Travel Nurses Enjoy Increased Access to Kansas and Louisiana
June 27, 2019
American Traveler welcomes the expansion of the NLC, providing greater access to quality nurses for healthcare providers
in participating states. The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) , which allows registered nurses, licensed practical
nurses, and vocational nurses to hold one multistate license that enables them to practice nursing in their home state
-- and other eNLC states, is growing on July 1, 2019.
Travelers Capture Autumn Scenery, Get Rewarded!
December 11, 2018
American Traveler, asks nurses and techs to share images of their favorite Fall assignments, and awards a $200 gift card
to one lucky shutterbug. American Traveler invited nurses, technologists and allied health professionals to share the
Fall imagery that they’ve captured during their recent contingent staffing assignments. Travelers were asked to tag
photos on Instagram and show the world what they had been up to in this photogenic season.
