December 03, 2024

Episode 77: Exposing the Travel Nurse Industry - Part 1

1 hour 21 minutes

PART 1

Nurses Uncorked welcomes Andrew Craig, a nurse turned travel nurse recruiter, and Marian Weber, a veteran travel nurse, to expose the secrets of the travel nursing industry. The conversation focuses on bill rates, setting profit margins, the impact of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), overtime rates, and nonbillable training hours. The dialogue emphasizes the need for transparency and advocacy among nurses to ensure fair compensation and working conditions. The discussion also highlights the animosity that can exist between permanent staff and travel nurses, the risks associated with contract cancellations, and the hidden costs of travel nursing contracts. They emphasize the need for regulatory oversight and the importance of transparency in recruitment.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro and Patron Shoutout

02:00 Guest Introductions and Backgrounds

05:43 Cocktail of the Week

07:50 Distrust Between Travel Nurses and Recruiters

08:50 What Did You Become a Travel Nurse?

10:37 The Secretive Nature of Bill Rates

16:00 Profit Margins and Transparency Issues

24:58 Navigating Pay Discrepancies

26:16 Nonbillable Training Hours

32:00 Understanding Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

40:58 Transparency in Contracts Empower Nurses to Negotiate Better Pay

44:56 Problem of the Week

49:57 How Recruiters Can Support Travelers

53:29 Contracts versus Employment Agreements

54:43 Navigating Animosity Between Staff and Travel Nurses

1:01:16 Contract Cancellations and Preparedness

1:06:00 The Impact of Overtime Rates

1:16:12 Enema of the Week Award

Don't miss part 2 next week!

Connect with Andrew Craig:

https://recruiterlab.io/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/qtyteN1Di6xNyuuQ/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcraigx

For more information about Marian Weber, check out the "Marian Weber Whistleblower" playlist on Nurse Erica's TikTok page:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8NREWhv/

Cocktail of the Week:

Blue Whisky Crush

1oz Blue Curacao

1oz Lemon juice

Splash of Club soda

1oz Simple Syrup

2oz Whiskey

Garnish with lemon wedge

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