Travel Jobs: Competition Low, Opportunities High In March As Market Moves Into Spring
The travel healthcare job market is affected by a number of economic and environmental factors, but one of the most prevalent forces shifting job demand are the changes in season. As such, the spring season (and March in particular) represents a major transitional period for the market. Travelers are coming off of winter contracts and are looking for new opportunities in northern states that could turn into summer extensions. One could assume this would mean competition for jobs is fierce in March, but Oren Lavi with LiquidAgents Healthcare said the candidate pool is still slim despite the high number of open positions, meaning jobs are staying open for longer and are easier to book. Since the average length of most travel healthcare job contracts lasts 13 weeks, it’s reasonable to think that most travelers would have just finished their winter contracts from December and are now looking for new opportunities at the start of March. However, many travelers avoid working in December because of the holidays and instead wait until January to start a new contract. This means that, while competition is low for now, travelers can expect to see it ramp up towards the end of March and throughout April. “A lot of nurses need to make extension decisions, and once they do, the market will get flooded with available candidates,” Lavi said. Facilities are most committed to finding qualified candidates that are interested in extending through the summer, so travelers who have already found a breezy and adventurous summer vacation destination up north for their next contract are ahead of the curve. Keep an eye on states like Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah and Washington to offer enticing pay packages in March, because they may not stick around as we get closer to summer. Travel Healthcare Jobs March 2019 Here’s a quick breakdown of the states and travel healthcare job specialties that are most-in-demand now and are expected to stay popular in March, according to data provided by staffing industry sales and recruiting representatives. Arkansas RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down/PCU Surgical Tech: OR, Cath Lab Illinois RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down/PCU Surgical Tech: OR, Cath Lab Other Notes: Crisis bill rates were recently implemented at OSF HealthCare facilities in Illinois Indiana RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, ER, ICU. Other Notes: Lots of openings in Indiana right now, but facilities are being more picky with candidates, so jobs are not moving as quickly as they did in February. Kentucky RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down/PCU Surgical Tech: OR, Cath Lab Maine RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, ER, ICU. Bill rates up by $10 more than usual on average. Other Notes: Maine is on fire—more than 20 medical-surgical and telemetry nurse needs have been posted in the past two weeks. Hospitals are staffing up for summer break. Nevada RN: Telemetry, OR, CVOR, ICU Surgical Tech: OR Non-Certified Surgical Tech: SPT Other Notes: ER needs are on the decline, but OR and ICU needs are picking up speed. Most positions are coming out of Reno. New Hampshire RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, ER, ICU. Bill rates have remained high since the start of February. Other Notes: New Hampshire remains a hotspot for ICU needs offering premium bill rates. Oklahoma RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, ER, ICU Other Notes: Not many job postings available, but when jobs open they close very fast. Quick on callbacks and interviews for qualified candidates. Pennsylvania RN: ICU, OR, medical-surgical, telemetry. Surgical Tech: OR Non-Certified Surgical Tech: SPT Other Notes: Bill rates in Pennsylvania are quite high compared to other states in the region, and have steadily increased in preparation for spring. Texas RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down/PCU Surgical Tech: OR, Cath Lab
Travel Jobs: ‘Hot’ February 2019 Market Means More Location Variety, Fewer Premium Pay Options
As the last month of the busy winter season marches on, one of the main concerns circling around the travel healthcare community in recent weeks is the high amount of low-paying contracts advertised by recruiters or posted by agencies. While there is a kernel of truth in those concerns, recruiters and agency sales representatives say that the answer is not so simple. The travel nurse market is hot on both sides of the fence—healthcare facilities across the country have plenty of urgent needs, and lots of potential candidates are available and looking for work, said Oren Lavi, a director of client advisory for LiquidAgents Healthcare. “The market is hotter than it has been in the last 24 months. The time to jump in is now,” said Oren Lavi, a director of client advisory for LiquidAgents Healthcare. “More jobs means more variety. Hospitals are not going to list premium pay packages unless they see the nurse pool drying up. For now, the candidate pool is consistent so they have no reason to raise rates.” Some exceptions to this trend include northeastern states like Pennslyvania and New Hampshire, and Midwest states like Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. Similar to our January predictions, cold weather is keeping seasonal travelers away, which mean travelers are more likely to find premium pay packages—$1,800 and up per week before taxes—in these areas. Additionally, most of the northern and Midwest states where bill rates have remained consistently high over the winter also saw a spike in traveler job applications in January, according to StaffDNA job board data. Travel Healthcare Job Market for February 2019 Here’s a quick breakdown of the states and travel healthcare job specialties that are most-in-demand now and are expected to stay popular in February, according to data provided by industry sales and recruiting representatives. Arkansas RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down/PCU Illinois RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, ER, labor and delivery Indiana RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry. Much higher needs compared to January, close to 100 open positions as of February 8. Job submittals around Indianapolis close within 24 hours. Kentucky RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down/PCU Missouri RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, ER (On the lower end, but needs are increasing). All core specialties in demand in St. Louis. Allied: X-ray/radiology techs New Hampshire RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry. Bill rates much higher than average. Surgical Tech: OR Oklahoma RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry. Job needs are filling very quickly. Pennsylvania RN: ICU, OR, medical-surgical, telemetry Texas RN: Medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down/PCU January 2019 Top Markets Editor’s note: This list is created by analyzing the number of travelers applying for jobs in these individual states and Washington D.C. This data is not necessarily a historical indicator of job volume. Application data comes from the StaffDNA jobs database. Florida Texas California South Carolina Georgia Pennsylvania Tennessee Arizona Michigan North Carolina Indiana Arkansas Kentucky Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma Virginia West Virginia Iowa Nevada Oregon Wisconsin Idaho Maine Colorado Alaska Hawaii Illinois Ohio Washington Alabama Louisiana Massachusetts Connecticut Kansas Mississippi Maryland Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey Utah Vermont Wyoming Washington D.C. Deleware Montana North Dakota Nebraska New York Rhode Island South Dakota
Missouri Travel Nurse Needs Remain High In Wake Of Slow Flu Season
Missouri travel nurse needs have remained at a significantly high number throughout November and the first week of December, according to current market data. More than 140 travel nurse needs are active in the state, most of which are newer positions located in or around the St. Louis region, said Jennifer Pomietlo, a director of client advisory for LiquidAgents Healthcare. That includes cities like St. Charles, Chesterfield and Columbia. The most-needed specialties include medical-surgical, telemetry, ICU, step-down and OR nurses, with limited openings for other non-core or surgical specialties, Pomietlo said. Allied healthcare travel positions are also fairly limited, but certified surgical tech and rad tech opportunities are available. Contact Allie Evans with LiquidAgents Healthcare for more information about Missouri travel nurse jobs >> Flu is the main driver for hiring in the state, Pomietlo said. Normally, Missouri hospitals will aggressively hire in early fall because the state is one of a handful that typically see high levels of flu activity starting in November, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention records. This year’s flu season is off to a slower start for the state, with “minimal” influenza-like illness activity and sporadic spread, according to CDC data. A total of one death and 1,384 laboratory-positive influenza cases have been reported as of Nov. 24 to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). More than 300 cases were reported from the eastern region of the state, where St. Louis is located. Missouri hospitals are hiring in December in anticipation of a delayed surge in flu patient census in January and February, Pomietlo said. “They get hit hard by the flu in St. Louis, and it also hangs around longer in Missouri than in other places,” Pomietlo said. In the record-breaking 2017-18 flu season, Missouri reported 133,957 laboratory-confirmed cases of flu and more than 2,000 pneumonia and influenza-associated deaths, according to a DHSS press release. Other things travelers should know about Missouri Missouri is one of the 31 states that are part of the enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact, meaning nurses who have a compact license can work in the state without paying additional licensing fees. Travelers who don’t have a compact license can get a single state license at a low cost. The state board charges $55 for a license by endorsement or $45 by examination. Missouri is also a walk-through state, so nurses can get a temporary license within a day. You can find more Missouri licensing information on the state nursing board website.
6 Unique Nurse Jobs & Specialties With Travel Potential
One of the many perks of being a travel nurse is the frequent exposure to new environments and experiences. Sometimes that can also mean trying out unique nurse jobs or specialties that aren’t always on the hospital floor. If you’re looking to take your nursing career to new places, check out these six unique nurse jobs and specialties with travel potential that you may never have heard of before. Cruise Ship Nurse On an ocean cruise in the Bahamas, work is probably the last thing on your mind. But even on the open water, cruise ships need healthcare professionals to treat vacationers and crew members in the case of any emergencies, accidents or illnesses. In 2018 so far, the CDC reported nine vessels had illness outbreaks including norovirus and E. coli. Accidents are also very common onboard. Cruise ship nurses serve as first-responders on the ship for all medical issues, treat a wide-scope of patients and manage transportation of people to larger facilities if necessary. To provide proper care, ships such as Princess Cruises, have well-equipped medical centers that include critical care areas, X-ray units, lab facilities and a pharmacy. Cruise ship nurses get to see the world all while providing excellent care and enhancing their nursing skills. Similar to travel nursing, most cruise ship companies require nurses to have at least two years of experience, preferably in an acute-care or emergency setting. Potential cruise ship nurses are also required to earn a certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Average Annual Pay: $82,883 Theme Park Nurse Just like cruise ships, vacation theme parks like Six Flags and Disneyland need healthcare professionals onsite in case of emergencies. While typically there are not doctors in place, it’s the theme park nurses who assist guests and staff with various immediate medical needs and manage a large flow of patients. Having diverse experience in emergency room care or fast-paced urgent care clinics is highly recommended. This year, Disney World & Resorts launched a large primary care center on the grounds specifically to care for more than 40,000 employees and their families. Disney has current nurse openings at its parks in Florida, California and France. If you’re looking for a fun yet challenging workplace, theme park nursing could be one of the most unique and happiest places to be. Average Annual Pay: Varies By Location Certified Nurse-Midwife Are you passionate about caring for mothers and babies? Experienced in labor and delivery? A certified nurse midwife handles patient care and safety through the entire process – pregnancy, labor and postpartum. At-home midwife births are becoming more and more common, and the American College of Nurse-Midwives has seen an increased demand for midwives. Midwifery offers a variety of settings including private practices, universities, military hospitals, birth centers, large facilities or through an in-home agency. There are also great travel programs for midwives with nonprofit organizations and the World Health Organization. WHO specifically launched a strategic initiative to help strengthen midwife nursing around the world, focusing on poverty and disease-stricken communities. Becoming a travel nurse-midwife brings care to people who need it most. Average Annual Pay: $107,460 Forensic Nurse If you’re a fan of the long-time TV show “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, you may be familiar with this healthcare specialty. Forensic nurses treat patients who were victims of trauma, violence or abuse. Playing a role in both nursing and the judicial system, forensic nurses need to be knowledgeable of the legal system while providing the best care to those in vulnerable or dire positions. The International Association of Forensic Nurses offers a variety of travel opportunities—for example, a pediatric forensic nurse from Colorado participated on an 8-week assignment in Swaziland, Africa to provide care for children and rape victims. The caseload of forensic nurses can be emotionally draining and even disturbing at times, but they provide an important service for those who are suffering from the impact of violent incidents. Average Annual Pay: $50,000-60,000 Nurse Educator Looking for an exciting opportunity to give back to the next generation of nurses? Consider becoming a Travel Nurse Educator. Also known as clinical educators, these positions are crucial for teaching hospitals and universities to help future nurses or recent grads develop the skills they need. While working in either a classroom or a clinical setting, Nurse Educators design, evaluate, update and implement top nursing curriculums, and act as mentors. To become a Certified Nurse Educator, you must have a BSN, RN, Master’s/Doctorate Degree and pass the National League of Nursing exam. These effective nursing leaders must be driven, highly knowledgeable and attentive for their students to succeed. Average Annual Pay: $73,265 Public Health Nurse Public health nurses work outside of the hospital and focus on the health of people in their community. They evaluate health trends, issues and laws, and propose strategies to help keep the population healthy. Public health nursing can vary state to state and is expected to grow by 19 percent, according to the Nurse Journal. Working with a health agency or a government health department, public health nurses educate people about important preventative healthcare, treat patients in public health clinics, work with youth programs and community centers, and help with training. Tasks can include providing screening tests and immunizations, collecting data from disease outbreaks, responding to natural disasters and community-wide emergencies, assisting patients and families in psychosocial health, and so much more. Every day can be different as a public health nurse. Average Annual Pay: $56,700
EMR Conversions: Appalachian Regional Kicks Off Meditech Upgrade In Kentucky, West Virgina
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Southeastern Kentucky, is in need of hundreds of travel nurses over the next several months for a system-wide electronic medical record (EMR) conversion, according to industry reports. View current West Virginia travel nursing EMR conversion jobs on the StaffDNA boards >> Currently, Meditech EMR conversion jobs are open at Beckley ARH in West Virginia and Middlesboro ARH in Kentucky, with more expected through the rest of 2018 and into 2019. As of Oct. 29, all major travel nurse specialties are needed, including medical-surgical, labor and delivery, ER, ICU and more. ARH operates 12 hospitals, 11 home health agencies and multiple clinics, pharmacies and home care stores, most of which are located in Southeastern Kentucky. The healthcare system plans to convert its smallest facilities first, working its way up to 358-bed Hazard ARH sometime in 2019. Travel nurses who apply can expect very quick interviews and offers for these EMR conversion jobs, Oren Lavi with LiquidAgents Healthcare said. View current Kentucky travel nursing EMR conversion jobs on the StaffDNA boards >> “Nurses will have more options to move and extend [on contracts] after these initial EMR assignments are complete, as they will be able to move to other facilities that are converting,” Lavi said. ARH is implementing a new EMR for the first time, upgrading from paper charting to an integrated Meditech charting system. ARH announced their selection of Meditech in 2017, according to an official press release. “We are excited to partner with Meditech in providing ARH an innovative Web EHR that fosters and supports sustainability,” Joe Grossman, ARH’s president and CEO said in a 2017 press release. “With the Web EHR, our clinicians will have seamless integration across the continuum, improved productivity, and the sophisticated tools to improve the quality and safety of care delivered to our communities.” What to know about working in Kentucky Kentucky is a favorable state for travelers looking to save money as the cost-of-living is low, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In a 2018 BEA report, Kentucky ranked as the 5th most affordable state in the U.S., thanks to some of the lowest apartment and home rental rates in the country. Nurses can also use a compact license to work in Kentucky. The state joined the enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact this year, along with more than 20 other original NLC states.
EMR Conversions: Meditech Travel Nurse Jobs Available In West Virginia
Beckley ARH Hospital, an acute-care facility located in Beckley, West Virginia, is looking to fill 35 travel nurse needs to help with an upcoming EMR conversion, according to a source with LiquidAgents Healthcare. The hospital is transitioning from paper charting to Meditech as part of an ongoing EMR conversion rollout to all Appalachian Region Healthcare facilities that started in 2017. Contact LiquidAgents Healthcare for more information about these EMR conversion travel nurse jobs in West Virginia >> Currently, 35 positions are available for primarily medical-surgical/telemetry travel nurses, but other specialties are available as well. Days, nights and variable shifts are all available at this time. Nurses with a compact license can now use it for West Virginia, as the state joined the enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact this year. Travelers can still apply for a single-state license, but West Virginia is not a walk-through state so it could take 5-10 business days to process. What travelers should know about Beckley, WV Beckley is one of the largest cities in the state and is one hour south from Charleston, the state’s capital. The city also has one of the lowest cost-of-living ratings in the U.S., with average rents at 36 percent of the national average—or about $570 a month on average for a 1-bedroom apartment—so travelers can potentially save hundreds over the holidays on living expenses.
Travel Jobs: Where Travelers Applied in July, Expectations for August
Expectations were high for July to be a very active month on the StaffDNA job boards after a sharp jump in application volume in June, and travelers did not disappoint. The volume of applications increased by almost 20 percent, making it the second month in a row with a significant increase in job board activity. This positive trend can be linked to several factors: August is a historically busy month for hospitals in the U.S., but especially for pediatric facilities. Most school districts in the U.S. start the school year in mid- to late August, so parents are likely to bring their children in for a check-up or to update their immunizations. Experienced travelers who took off in the summer were on the hunt for fall assignments. “Snowbirds” who headed back to northern states during the summer are looking to migrate down south for the winter. Job volume kept up with traveler demand. Needs for skilled labor and delivery and OR professionals ramped up in late-June, and less popular summer vacation states were offering competitive pay packages. Travel Healthcare Jobs August 2018 We don’t expect to see another dramatic jump in job board activity for August, but we do expect hospitals will already start recruiting for winter travelers late in the month. “[Pediatrics], ICU, step down, [telemetry]—you’ll see hospitals start to book in September,” a LiquidAgents Healthcare source told HCT Today. “Hospitals that are budgeting and planning early are already putting out January needs.” A quick look at the StaffDNA job board shows several new positions posted within the last two weeks that have scheduled start dates in December. Let’s take a closer look at what we learned from July’s top markets. State ranks are starting to shake up June saw almost no major movement among the ranks of states where travelers applied to the most, but July showed hints of the upcoming seasonal shift, with more Southern states holding or moving up the list. Since August is a transitional month for the traveler job market, we expect to see much more dramatic shifting trends in where travelers apply for jobs. September may prove to be even more volatile, as travelers who got contract extensions through August will start actively seeking jobs. Arizona and Tennessee enter the Top 10 After a month out of the big leagues, Arizona jumped 10 ranks back up to the No. 6 spot of the top 10 most applied-to states. Tennessee also re-entered the top ranks at No. 7. Tennessee seems to be a fairly popular state year-round, but as we’ve seen Arizona is much more prone to seasonal changes. We may see it hop around the ranks in August and September, but we expect it and New Mexico to be very popular with travelers in the winter months. Massachusetts makes the biggest jump, Illinois falls the farthest Illinois dropped 14 ranks, from the edge of the top 10 at No. 11 to middle of the pack at No. 25. Meanwhile, Massachusetts regained most of the ground it lost in June, moving up 12 ranks from No. 41 to No. 29. The drop for Illinois is expected—the northern state enjoys more popularity in the spring, but travelers may be looking to get out before the winter season hits. The state experiences five severe winter storms on average between November and April, according to information from the state’s climatologist office. Massachusetts frequently hangs around the middle of the pack for total applications, so we expect it to mostly maintain its rank during the coming months. July’s Top Markets California Florida Texas North Carolina Georgia Arizona Pennsylvania Tennessee Michigan Virginia Wisconsin Arkansas South Carolina Kentucky Missouri Nevada Iowa Indiana Maine Oklahoma West Virginia New Mexico Oregon Indiana Illinois Colorado Ohio Hawaii Massachusetts Alabama Washington New York Minnesota Maryland Louisiana Montana New Jersey Kansas Mississippi Alaska Wyoming Nebraska Utah Connecticut District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) South Dakota Vermont North Dakota New Hampshire Rhode Island Delaware
EMR Conversions: Cerner Jobs Available For Fall In Virginia, Epic In New Mexico
Travel nurses with Cerner experience looking for a quick contract with great pay should turn their attention to Lynchburg, Virginia for new EMR conversion jobs. Centra Lynchburg General Hosptial, the flagship facility of the Centra Health system, will undergo a Cerner conversion in September, according to industry sources. Centra has been in the process of switching their hospitals to Cerner after signing a contract with the software company in 2016, according to a press release. The facility is primarily looking for ICU, CVICU, OR and step down travel nurses with Cerner experience. The assignments are scheduled to start on Aug. 27, last for five weeks and vary between day and night shifts. The short contract length could provide a good opportunity for qualified travelers who want to avoid working the holidays. Based on current job board data, pay for these positions range from $1,900-2,132 weekly, which is well above the average for the state. Additionally, despite Virginia’s high cost-of-living rating, Lynchburg actually falls below the state and national average, meaning travelers can save money on rent and basic necessities. You can view job board postings based on specialty here: CVICU OR ICU Oncology Editor’s note: Linked job board posts are subject to change based on availability and other factors. Interested travelers should contact their recruiters for the most up-to-date information. Additional EMR Conversion Needs September is shaping up to be a busy month for EMR conversion needs, as several facilities have “go-live” dates scheduled for the month. Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico still needs OR and medical-surgical travel nurses for their switch from Cerner to Epic charting on Sept. 17. Contracts will range anywhere from six to 13 weeks. Interested nurses should have Epic experience, two years of working in their specialty and previous travel assignment experience.
Travel Jobs: Top 10 States for June, July Market Predictions
In our June traveler job market predictions, we talked about the “summer stall”—less new job postings, more competition for every job and more interest in atypical summer job states. Based on StaffDNA job board data, two of our predictions were on target. Job application volume increase by nearly 20 percent from May to June, marking the most active month since January. What we didn’t expect was for supply to match pace with demand. Hospital systems in many states, including popular summer destinations like California and Virginia, bounced back after the late-May and early-June slump. Part of this can be linked to vacation plans for permanent hospital staff, according to travel agency sales staff sources. As the regular staff takes off for the summer or cuts back on hours, that provides opportunities for travelers to fill the gaps. We expect for this market momentum to stay strong in July, as travelers who took time off in June will be planning ahead for the start of the school season in August or to find a fall contract in September. The back-to-school rush marks a yearly milestone for many travelers with children or grandchildren. They will typically take a break during the summer for childcare, and return to hospitals once the kids are back in school. “The experienced travelers know it can take four to six weeks to find and start a job, so they start the search for an agency and position mid-summer,” said Kate Quinn of LiquidAgents Healthcare. Let’s take a look at what we learned from our top markets for June. Rankings barely shift as travelers settle in for the summer While April and May saw a lot of “movement” in terms of where healthcare travelers applied across the country, ranking shifts were much more conservative in June, despite the high application volume. Most states moved up or down the list by 5 ranks or less, and five states—North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Wisconsin and Washington—didn’t move at all. We expect the list to remain mostly stable for July, August and potentially in early fall, as traveler won’t start making big moves until we get closer to the holiday season. Michigan, Missouri, Virginia enter the Top 10 For the first time this year, Missouri joined the likes of Texas, California and Florida in the top 10, moving up two spots from May to No. 9. Virginia moved back up as anticipated, jumping up five ranks to No. 10 on the list. The state is both a top travel destination for summer 2018 and one of the top five highest paying travel nurse states in the U.S. Montana, Wyoming climb the charts; Connecticut drops to dead last Montana and Wyoming both moved up seven ranks to take the No. 41 and 42 slots, respectively, while Connecticut dropped 16 spots to the bottom of our list. Connecticut has consistently ranked in the bottom half of the list for job board applications. It’s also one of the most expensive states to work in as a traveler because of the high regional cost of living and low average pay packages. Interest in Maine uncertain as Medicaid expansion remains in flux Enrollment for the voter-approved Medicaid expansion was supposed to roll out on July 2, which would have provided a $500 million shot in the arm for healthcare funding in the state and coverage for more than 70,000 eligible recipients. Pending litigation surrounding the expansion has left the issue in limbo. A Maine judge forced Gov. Paul LePage to submit an expansion plan to the federal government by June 11, but LePage’s administration submitted an appeal for the ruling. While the appeal is pending, LePage also vetoed the expansion bill this week. Because of the political turmoil, it’s uncertain whether the expansion will have an impact on the Maine traveler job market as expected. June’s Top Markets Florida California Texas North Carolina Georgia South Carolina Michigan Pennsylvania Missouri Virginia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Arizona Nevada Idaho Oklahoma Iowa Wisconsin West Virginia New Mexico Maine Oregon Colorado Washington Hawaii Ohio Alabama Louisiana Maryland Mississippi New Jersey Alaska Utah Kansas Montana Wyoming Minnesota Massachusetts North Dakota New York District of Columbia Delaware Nebraska New Hampshire Rhode Island South Dakota Vermont Connecticut
EMR Conversion: Upcoming Opportunities In North Carolina
Two hospitals in the UNC Health Care system in North Carolina will swap from Meditech to Epic during an EMR conversion in the fall. The go-live dates for Epic at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro and Nash Health Care in Rocky Mount is September 22. The facilities are the latest in the hospital system’s efforts to convert all their facilities to Epic since 2014. The hospitals are anticipating needs in at least these specialties; MedSurg/Telemetry, ICU, ER, and OR. Travel nurses looking to apply are expected to have both Meditech and Epic experience, at least 2 years of experience in their specialty, and some previous travel assignment experience. Additional EMR Conversion needs The Covenant Health System, based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, is finishing up its Q3 rollouts at these facilities: Fort Sanders Medical Center is a 352-bed hospital located in Knoxville near the University of Tennessee campus. LeConte Medical Center is in Sevierville, Tennessee, 30 miles southeast of Knoxville. It’s a 111-bed facility. Two hospitals in the system haven’t been assigned a phase–Claiborne County Hospital and Morristown-Hamblen Hospital. Claiborne County Hospital is in Tazewell, Tennessee, 50 miles north of Knoxville. It has 129 beds. Morristown-Hamblen Hospital is a 128-bed facility located 50 miles northeast of Knoxville in Morristown, Tennessee.