While overall U.S. employment remained relatively unchanged in February growing by 20,000 new jobs, the healthcare sector itself added 20,800 jobs last month. Growth within healthcare was primarily in the ambulatory care sector, which grew by 15,500 jobs. Employment in professional and business services and wholesale trade continued to trend up, while construction employment decreased. The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 3.8%.
Healthcare Adds 20,800 Jobs In February 2019
Topics: Healthcare, Nursing, Healthcare Recruitment, Jobs Report
HWS Announces the Best of 2018 Recruitment Awards
Each year, our Recruitment team recognizes a team member who exceeds their personal and departmental performance goals while exemplifying outstanding service and operational excellence. Congratulations to our Recruitment team’s 2018 Associate Recruiter and Employee of the Year Jessica Galvez and Regional Recruiter of the Year Jennifer Doing!
Topics: HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment, Employee Recognition
Top 5: Hot Springs You Won't Want to Miss in Nevada
Looking for your next travel nursing adventure? Look no further! Nevada has some of the greatest hot springs in the country. Take a look at this list of amazing locations and don't forget to explore all of the fantastic travel nursing assignments available from HealthTrust right now!
1) Arizona Hot Springs
Escape the Vegas nightlife and head to these three-tiered hot pools nestled in a dark canyon near the Hoover Dam. To get there, park near the highway and hike three miles down a flat sandy wash. Camp on the beach at the edge of the Colorado River after your shift.
Topics: Nursing, Healthcare Recruitment, Travel Nursing, Top 5
HealthTrust Hero: Sylvia Weg-Swezy
We would like to congratulate Director of Travel Sylvia Weg-Swezy on becoming a HealthTrust Hero! Sylvia’s selfless actions to help the Finance team in an urgent and timely manner earned her a spot among our workforce elite.
Topics: HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment, HealthTrust Hero
HWS Wins ClearlyRated’s 2019 Best of Staffing® Client Award
We are pleased to announce that HealthTrust Workforce Solutions is a recipient of ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client Award! This award, which is presented to less than 2% of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada, is based on high client satisfaction scores.
Topics: Healthcare, HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment
Economy Adds 304,000 New Jobs in January
The U.S. added a strong 304,000 new jobs in January, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.0%. The healthcare sector contributed 41,000 of the new jobs last month, with growth distributed primarily between hospitals (18,800) and ambulatory care (22,100).
Topics: Healthcare, Nursing, Healthcare Recruitment, Jobs Report
HWS Hosts Annual Appreciation Breakfast in Dallas
Our Dallas leadership team hosted their annual breakfast in appreciation of their local staff members! Our Dallas leaders prepared and served a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, and more. Check out more photos from the event below:
Topics: Healthcare, HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment, Employee Appreciation
HWS Invests in Recruiter Professional Development
HWS Vice President of Professional Development John Ruffini hosted a Recruitment Boot Camp at our Nashville office! In demonstration of our commitment to operational excellence and cultivating a high-performance culture, these trainings will be held at each of our regional offices.
Topics: HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment, Employee Appreciation
50,000 New Healthcare Jobs Created in December 2018
The U.S. economy ended 2018 on a strong note, adding a ten-month record-breaking 321,000 jobs in December. Employment in healthcare rose by 50,000, with the bulk of gains taking place within the ambulatory care sector (38K).
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Jobs Report
HWS Recognized as Gypsy Nurse Verified Agency
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions was recently designated as a Verified Travel Nurse Staffing Agency by The Gypsy Nurse! This recognition is a reflection of our commitment to travel nursing best practices both for our registered nurses and for our facility partners.
Topics: Healthcare, HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment, Travel Nursing