The February 2017 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Report indicated that the country created 27,000 new healthcare jobs in February. Ambulatory care and hospital jobs increased by 64 percent and 50 percent, respectively, from January to February, while the unemployment rate remained steady across the two months. 

Our Dallas office hosted an appreciation breakfast for all employees! Our senior leadership team cooked and served pancakes, bacon, and other breakfast foods for everyone to enjoy. 

Eric Katz was named Travel Recruiter of the Year for 2016! Having worked in recruitment for more than a decade, Eric was the top travel producer for the year and became a subject matter expert in HealthTrust’s enterprise staffing system, Workforce 2.0.

Have you ever found yourself wishing you could go back in time and share advice with your younger self? There is definitely a reason they say that hindsight is 20/20!

Associate Recruiter James Trapani was recently recognized as the team member who is best utilizing our new interviewing software, called Montage. James began working with HealthTrust Workforce Solutions in May 2016 in our Nashville office and moved to South Florida in February.

We are hosting a Job Fair tomorrow in Sarasota for CNAs! HealthTrust Workforce Solutions staffs the leading hospitals in West Florida, including HCA facilities.

Shirley Ramirez is our first corporate HealthTrust Hero! Shirley has worked with the company for 18 years in the finance department and is currently in accounts payable. She was nominated for HealthTrust Hero by her colleague, Michael Reynolds, for her loyalty, respect, and selfless service, among other qualities.

Our Managed Services Provider (MSP) department donated a king cake to a South Florida retirement home in celebration of Mardi Gras! 

Locum tenens have gained favor over the last several years, with up to 94 percent of healthcare facilities using these contracted physicians and nurse practitioners for short-term assignments. However, as the demand increases, the ways that facilities are utilizing these medical professionals are changing.

Nurses are responsible for taking care of patients regardless of their racial or ethnic backgrounds. This requires nurses to possess not only healthcare competency, but also cultural competency.