You put in the work, but are you getting the perks? If you’re truly a top-performing nurse, you’re entitled to a whole world of benefits you may not be aware of, including priority access to the best per diem shifts and contract and travel jobs. Here’s what you need to know.
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Why You Deserve VIP Access to Shifts & Jobs
Nurses, you’re in demand! Today more than ever, hospitals and care facilities understand your value, and they want to make sure you’re happy with your job.
And they have good reason to doing so. Experts understand the benefits of treating nurses like you like the superstars you are. They know that happy nurses lead to better-functioning teams, better outcomes, and better patient care.
Especially since the pandemic, one of the main ways that hospital and health systems do this is by offering flexible scheduling to top-performing nurses. They know that giving you the power to work when and where you want means you’re more likely to be happy with your job, perform better, and stick around longer.
6 Benefits of VIP Access to Nursing Jobs & Shifts
As great as flexible scheduling is, priority scheduling takes it to the next level. When you have first-in-line access to the per diem shifts you want — or the best local contract and travel jobs — you have even more power to set your own schedule, earn more, and be happy with your job.
For instance, priority scheduling gives you:
1. Stress-free scheduling. Having fewer conflicts means having fewer things to worry about. And that can improve your mental well-being at work and at home. You’ll have a better sense of consistency in your job, and feel more in control, too.
2. A better work/life balance. The more power you have to plan ahead and schedule time with family, on vacation, or other personal priorities, the better your work/life balance will be, too.
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Did you know? 58% of nurses say work-life balance is the most important part of their job satisfaction
3. Higher earnings. Priority access to shifts with high-pay differentials — like holidays, weekends, and evenings — means you can earn more, every week. And as a top performer, you’re more likely to land higher-paying jobs. too.
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Weekend plans fall through? The Go HWS Mobile App makes it easy to grab per diem shifts at a moment’s notice — and as a HealthTrust VIP, you get access to the best features. Learn more here.
4. More job satisfaction. Priority access to better jobs and shifts means you're more likely to be happy with your, which can also put you in the mindset to do better work. And that could lead to better references, and an even better career.
5. Better work experience. Being happy in your work also means you're less likely to switch jobs or miss shifts. And lower absenteeism helps care teams run more smoothly, with fewer understaffed units.
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6. Better patient care. Research shows that nurses who have more control over their schedules are more likely to produce better patient outcomes. And at the end of the day, that’s why so many nurses do the work they do, as many of the DAISY-Award winning nurses at HealthTrust tell us.
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Pro tip: Use the Go HWS Mobile app to make per diem scheduling even easier!
Welcome to the HealthTrust VIP Rewards Insider!
The fact is, priority scheduling has been our priority here at HealthTrust long before it became an industry fad. And our VIP program still offers the best access for nurses like you, maximizing your ability to control your schedule along with:
- VIP points for every shift you work, redeemable for tons of cool stuff
- Priority support, including a dedicated inbox and phone number
- Exclusive jobs that aren’t available outside of our network
- Special emails about VIP-only deals, webinars, and opportunities
- The chance to score free goodies like swag and extra bonus points
- Access to new features on the Go HWS Mobile App, before anyone else
The HealthTrust VIP program is our way of celebrating our most dedicated professionals. And if you're an active nurse or clinician in good standing, you're automatically qualified when you hit a certain amount of hours.
In other words, no activation required — we track your hours for you! But we still encourage you to check your balance throughout the year to see your progress. After all, every shift brings you one step closer to VIP status!
And once you're in, you won't want to miss the chance to unlock new, time-sensitive opportunities. And here at the VIP Insider, our weekly rundown of the latest and greatest VIP features, you'll won't have to. So bookmark this series and check back every month for the latest updates!
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Not sure if you’re a VIP? Check your VIP Points balance here
Your Next Best Job is Waiting at HealthTrust!
If you're not in the program yet, it's time to be a VIP! You can get started by logging in to the HealthTrust VIP Rewards Portal here. And stay tuned for the next VIP Rewards Insider, coming your way in 30 days!
* Restrictions apply. The HealthTrust Workforce Solutions VIP Program is open to all of our active nurses and clinicians in good standing. See all program rules and restrictions here.
