Staffing can make or break your facility. When compliance lapses, credentialing slows, or placements fall through, the ripple effects touch everything from patient care to team morale. Data from the American Hospital Association found that contract labor costs surged more than 250% between 2019 and 2022. And recent trend information from the Bureau of Labor […]
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In healthcare, the right people make all the difference. Yet for many facilities, finding — and keeping — the right talent feels like an uphill battle. Between increasing patient demands, staff shortages, and compliance pressure, choosing the right permanent placement staffing partner can directly impact both care quality and your team’s morale. At Lucid, we […]
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If you’ve ever spent Thanksgiving in scrubs or counted down to the New Year from a hospital hallway, you’re not alone. Working the holidays is part of life in healthcare. But as travel clinicians, we have something most staff don’t: the freedom to choose. Whether you’re deciding to pick up a holiday contract for the […]
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Right now, 85% of U.S. healthcare facilities report shortages of allied health professionals, highlighting the need for facility managers to find not just any candidate, but the right one. With allied health roles making up nearly 60% of the healthcare workforce, selecting well-trained, adaptable, and reliable staff is crucial for both patient outcomes and operational […]
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Travel staff are essential for keeping patient care running smoothly when permanent teams are stretched thin. But high turnover among travel clinicians can drain a facility’s time, budget, and morale. Every time a traveler leaves, leaders must restart the costly cycle of recruitment, onboarding, and training. The good news? Retention isn’t out of your control. […]
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Choosing between a permanent role and a travel assignment is a big decision, and it’s rarely just about pay. As clinicians ourselves, we understand the trade-offs of each: stability, flexibility, community, growth, and the real-life logistics. If you’re between placements and comparing permanent vs. travel healthcare jobs, this post is for you! Read on to […]
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If you’re a licensed physical therapist with a passion for patient care and a taste for adventure, travel physical therapy (PT) might be the career move you didn’t know you needed. Many physical therapists look into traveling because it offers higher pay, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to explore new cities and clinical settings. […]
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If you’re a radiology technologist — or training to become one — you might be wondering what’s next. What areas can you specialize in? What paths lead to more hands-on procedures or more in-depth imaging? Radiology is more than just a job title. It’s a field filled with diverse specialties, each playing a significant role […]
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Healthcare staffing shortages are more than just headlines. They’re an everyday challenge for facility managers across the country. From emergency departments to imaging centers, understaffed teams put patient care and staff morale at risk. So what can healthcare leaders do to stay ahead? Read on to better understand the root causes of staffing shortages and […]
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There’s plenty of information out there about ultrasound careers. But when it comes to travel ultrasound, nothing beats hearing directly from a clinician who’s living it. We connected with Heidy Coomb, RDMS AB, OBGYN — one of our experienced travelers with 20+ years in ultrasound, 5 years as a traveler, and now on her second […]
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