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Temporary medical staffing vs. Permanent hires

Posted on May 20, 2025September 29, 2025 by cfreed

Facilities constantly face staffing decisions that significantly influence operational efficiency and patient care quality. Choosing between temporary healthcare staffing and permanent hires is a critical consideration, each with its advantages and downsides for healthcare organizations. Top healthcare staffing companies like White Glove handle the hiring for both temporary and permanent nursing and allied roles. In this blog post, we’ll examine the pros and cons of both staffing models from the perspective of healthcare facilities.

Benefits of temporary medical staffing

Flexibility in staffing

Temporary provides healthcare facilities with the flexibility to adjust staffing levels in response to fluctuating patient volumes quickly. This can be particularly helpful during peak periods, emergencies, or unforeseen absences, ensuring that care standards remain high without overwhelming permanent medical staff.

Rapid solution to staffing shortages

Medical temporary staffing agencies maintain a pool of qualified nurses and healthcare workers who can be deployed at a moment’s notice. This rapid access to skilled nurses helps prevent care disruptions and ensures facilities can meet patient needs efficiently during staffing crises.

Cost-effective in emergencies

While you may pay more for contract or per diem nurses, you are not committed to them long-term, which means you only pay per need. Furthermore, nurses and medical personnel who are employed directly will receive benefits and other perks, while staffing agencies for healthcare cover these costs for agency nurses.

Benefits of permanent hiring

Stable workforce

Healthcare facilities can benefit from a consistent and stable workforce by hiring permanent staff. This stability contributes to better team cohesion, enhancing communication and collaboration and ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Comprehensive institutional knowledge

Permanent employees are more likely to develop a deep understanding of the facility’s protocols, patient population, and culture. They will likely also feel more loyal to the organization and stretch above and beyond to accommodate changes.

One-time recruitment fee

Unlike the ongoing billing associated with per diem or contracted staff, White Glove charges a one-time recruitment fee for permanent hires, which makes budgeting easier.

Which one will work better for you?

Many facilities find that a combination of agency nursing and permanent staff is necessary for an efficient team. Whatever your requirements, we are here to assist you with quality healthcare staffing. White Glove can manage your permanent, per diem, or contracted workforce. We listen to your preferences and cater to your unique needs to ensure a seamless, stress-free staffing experience. Contact a team member today to discuss your needs and discover how we can help!

Celebrating best summer jobs for nurses and allied with grill & patio gift

Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by cfreed

Finding Summer Jobs for Nurses and Allied Professionals is a big deal because it’s not merely eight weeks of working; it’s summer, which also means that we want to enjoy every second both on the assignment and even more so around town! Before we get into more details regarding summer opportunities, all ears on! We’ve got a most exclusive highlight for Nurses & Allied pros taking up contracts in Upstate NY summer ’25!

Summer Upstate NY & get your portable Patio & Grill set!

When you sign up for a hospital position in Upstate NY with a start date from May 15 through July 31, you’ll receive a portable patio & grill set as soon as your first shift is complete! Woohoo, get the BBQ going like never before!

Where do I find my summer nursing jobs or allied positions?

The job board is the #1 source for summer nurse jobs and allied roles with great benefits. It has so many offers, and it’s updated every day to reflect the new opportunity!

How do I sign up for my Upstate NY nursing Job or allied Position?

You can either apply off the job board or directly contact us, and a dedicated recruiter will reach out to discuss the options!

When should I plan for my summer contract?

The earlier we plan, the wiser. But there’s no better time than now!

Which Areas in Upstate Qualify:

First time traveling?

Check out our guide on becoming a travel nurse, which covers all about certifications, licensure, pay, and all you need to know to get started! To get started in Upstate NY, you’ll need a New York nursing license since New York is not a compact state. You can also check out your benefits and housing resources to enhance your experience!

Ready to take off on a fantastic summer adventure?

You’re almost there! Grab your fave job off the job board now, or contact a recruiter to lock in a delightful season like never before!

Nurses Week Event Recap + $250 Visa Giveaway

Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 by cfreed

The Nurses Week event was so much fun—no surprise there! We enjoyed the company of some humorous people who truly know how to have a good time. After all, they are NURSES! Once again, here is a jumbo thank you from the entire White Glove team. We hope you felt our appreciation as strong as we felt like showing it! If you couldn’t make it to the live event or are simply in the mood to laugh again, here’s a full recap!

The Nurses Week Giveaway $250!

The party is far not over! You can still enter our $250 Visa card giveaway, which YOU could WIN! Post a photo of how you are celebrating Nurses Week and tag us on Instagram @whiteglovenursing. For a bonus entry, include a photo of your completed tie-dye project!

Watch the Full Event Recap Here!

Did You Love Your Nurses Week Gift?

We tried our best to provide you with the perfect Nurses Week gift and rummaged through so many Nurses Week gift ideas to get to the one we thought you’d love most. We hope you enjoyed the tie-dye kit, also part of our event! If you loved it, let us know! @whiteglovenursing If you were active with us or RSVP’d but didn’t receive your package, no worries! Some packages were returned, and we are currently sorting through them. Please contact us if you don’t receive your kit within the next two weeks!

We hope you all had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon at future events!

Happy Nurses Week!

Some Highlights to LOL

Our front desk team member, Kesha, was thrilled to connect directly with the nurses she sees every day! John Pizzi joined us to entertain with his magic and mentalism; however, as nurses, we’re a tough crowd, discerning and able to see beyond the tricks, haha! Feisty Elderly Gentleman had us all laughing with his ridiculous congratulations. The highlight of the event was sure Tie Dye Eddie, who energetically taught us to mix colors to help us create our very own nurse bags. Then it was Mike’s turn to congratulate us nurses with a quirky, nerdy song that had everyone in stitches!

Travel nurse housing | White Glove has you covered

Posted on May 6, 2025May 19, 2025 by cfreed

Are you planning to take up a new travel assignment soon, and are you worried about your search for a travel nurse rental? It’s no secret that one of the most daunting aspects of traveling as a nurse is finding suitable housing for travel nurses. However, before we fuel your concern, you can rest up and relax! This guide will help you get familiar with everything there is to know about travel nurse housing, from basic tips covering how do travel nurses find housing to the best travel nurse housing options.

Do travel nurses pay for housing?

Many nurses have the question: Do Travel Nurses Get Free Housing? Travel nurses will get a housing stipend to cover their housing expenses. Additionally, White Glove is partnered with the top travel nurses housing sites to get White Glove travelers the very best options for discounted rates! Here are a few quick budgeting hacks to help you keep the most out of your paycheck!

Set Your Budget Beforehand

Before deciding on your assignment, ask about your opportunity’s approximate travel nurse housing stipend. Stipends typically vary depending on location, time of year, and urgency. If you need help figuring out where to start with your rental budget, a good tip is to spend no more than one week’s paycheck on your monthly rent.

Share Your Apartment

Are you traveling with a buddy? Traveling nurse housing rentals can eat up a big portion of your stipend. Sharing the traveling nurse rental with a friend can help out. You can plan your assignment with a friend in the first place to make your traveling nursing housing options cheaper.

Sister, Friend, or Grandma there?

If you have family or friends in a specific region you can ask them if they’d like for you to stay with them. You may be surprised to hear that they will be very happy to host you for your contract time, or even for part of the time.

Know What You are Looking For

Before beginning your housing search, it’s important to understand your priorities and preferences. Are you looking for a brand new place, which may be more expensive, or are you open to considering older options or locations that are a bit farther from work to find a better deal? If you haven’t considered these questions before starting your search, you might be tempted to choose something outside your budget.

Give Yourself Time

Ensure you give yourself enough time to find a housing option before starting your new assignment. If you start looking for your next travel nursing job about six weeks before the end of your current contract, you should expect to focus on housing options shortly after that. If you can decide where you want your next travel assignment, you can begin looking for rental options even earlier.

Where do Travel Nurses Find Housing?

Now that you know what you are looking for, we are ready to start! Where do travel nurses stay? There are so many options for rentals for traveling nurses that you can get inundated by a quick search. Let’s sort out all the Travel Nursing Housing Websites for you!

Considering Hotels? White Glove Nurses get Discounts

Hotels, motels, and extended stays are the more traditional housing options for travel nurses. While these deals are tempting, using your stipend to find your own housing is often more cost-effective. Regardless of where you stay, you’ll likely need to spend money on basic necessities, especially in a hotel or motel. One major plus of these options is that they typically include some cleaning service. White Glove has partnered with Tickets at Work, Benefit Hub, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Hotel Engine, and more to offer hotel discounts and assistance with more travel expenses. Get your personalized code from your Placement Specialist to gain access.

Get to Know White Glove Housing Partners

We are partnered with the best travel nurse housing sites to ensure you get the best deals on the market. Contact your White Glove Placement specialist for the full list of partners and codes.

Extended Stay America

Extended Stay America is a hotel chain that offers accommodations designed for long-term stays, making it a popular choice for business travelers, including travel nurses. These hotels typically provide spacious suites with kitchen facilities, allowing guests to prepare their own meals and feel more at home during their stay. You can sort the stays by amenities, pet-friendly, location, and more! Make sure to get the White Glove discount code before you book!

Furnished Finder

Furnished Finder is an online platform for furnished housing for travel nurses, specifically designed to help traveling nurses, find short-term housing options that are fully furnished and convenient. We are in the process of collaborating with a furnished finder soon, and we will keep you posted as soon as we do!

Rotating Rooms

If you are looking for personal concierge and individualized nurse housing options, the name to go is Rotating Rooms! They have a great platform but are also there to answer any questions you may have. Contact your White Glove placement specialist for the White Glove log-in code.

More Great Travel Nurse Housing Websites

There are popular ways to get rental properties for travel nurses. Here are a couple of great housing sites to explore.

Vrbo.com

Vrbo connects travelers with vacation rental homes, making it suitable for travel nurses seeking private and comfortable living spaces.

Airbnb.com

Airbnb provides a platform for a wide variety of short-term rental options, including unique accommodations for travel nurses across multiple locations.

Travelershaven.com

Travelers Haven specializes in providing tailored housing solutions for traveling professionals, including travel nurses, across the country.

Travelnursehousing.com

TravelNurseHousing.com is dedicated to helping travel nurses find the right housing options with user-friendly listings specifically for their needs.

Bookings.com

Bookings.com offers a diverse range of lodging options, including hotels and apartments, suitable for travel nurses on short-term assignments.

Hellolanding.com

Hello Landing provides flexible living solutions with fully furnished apartments geared towards professionals, including travel nurses.

Transplanthousing.com

Transplant Housing focuses on affordable housing solutions for healthcare professionals, including travel nurses, who are in need of short-term rentals.

Apartments.com

Apartments.com is a comprehensive rental listing site where travel nurses can find furnished and unfurnished apartment options.

Verify Space Through Photos and Reviews

Always ask for additional pictures of the travel nurse property you’re considering, or better yet, ask for a FaceTime tour. The best housing options depend on the location of your assignment, your personal living preferences, and how familiar you are with traveling nurse rentals. Be sure to check travel nurse housing reviews of the rental and host before booking. If everything looks good, confirm that the final cost is within your budget.

Sign Your Leases Month-to-month

Sign your leases month-to-month, so you’re not forced to pay for more time for your travel nurse accommodations than you need if your nursing contract gets canceled or falls through.

Ready to get traveling?

The job board has all the great opportunities with the highest pay and top destinations! Wherever you want to go, whatever is on your wishlist, let’s travel together!

How to Conduct Effective Interviews for Healthcare Roles

Posted on April 23, 2025September 29, 2025 by cfreed

Conducting interviews is one of the most significant responsibilities of a staffing manager. A successful interview goes beyond a simple question-and-answer format; it should provide a deeper insight into the candidate’s professional experience, demeanor, and values, allowing you to assess how they will fit into the role they are interviewing for. The good news is that interviewing skills can be developed with some awareness and effective strategies. Here’s a list of tips to make the interview process more engaging, and to help you ascertain the quality of the candidates.

Use an Agency that Vets Candidates

Top staffing agencies, like White Glove, help you secure the best talent from the start by enforcing their own vetting and pre-interview process. This means that the candidates submitted by White Glove are generally more suited for the roles.

Prepare Targeted Questions

While it can be tempting to use a template from previous interviews for all candidates—regardless of the specialty—it’s more effective to tailor your questions to identify the best candidates. Say you are interviewing for an ER position, then instead of asking about overall experience, you can inquire specifically about their work in the Emergency Room. However, don’t completely avoid general questions. Simple prompts like “Tell me about yourself” or “Why were you drawn to nursing?” can provide insight into their priorities and thought processes. It might be beneficial to start with these broader questions before diving into the specifics.

Ask Open-Ended Queries

Engage candidates by asking open-ended questions instead of simple yes-or-no inquiries. This encourages them to share their experiences, values, and thought processes. The goal is for them to do most of the talking while you listen actively. For instance, instead of asking, “Are you a team player?” you can ask them to share a story demonstrating this quality. Additionally, avoid phrasing your questions in a way that will lead them toward the answers you want. For example, rather than asking, “Have you worked with that software before?” ask, “Which software have you worked with in the past?”

Be Open to Going Off Script

While preparation is key, so is spontaneity. It’s important to concentrate on the candidate’s answers and ask follow-up questions about interesting experiences they may mention. Also, while some candidates may elaborate extensively on their experiences, others who are more reserved might struggle with open-ended questions and could benefit from more direct ones.

Review Their Experience

Take the time to go through each candidate’s experience and discuss it in detail. Keeping their resume handy is a good idea, as it will help you understand their career journey and capabilities. Ask about specific roles they’ve held and what they learned from those experiences, which can lead to deeper discussions and insights.

Tune Into Their Questions

A candidate’s questions can often reveal more about them than their answers. Their inquiries can provide insights into their priorities, values, and interests, helping you assess if they fit well within your organization.

And Be Ready with Answers

Remember, interviews are a two-way street. Be prepared to answer the questions candidates pose. A great candidate will likely have other options and be gauging if your organization aligns with their interests, so make sure to make a positive impression reflecting your values.

Take Detailed Notes

While you may think you can remember every detail during the interview, you’ll thank yourself for taking detailed notes later on. Consider using a rating sheet or scoring system to evaluate candidates based on the main qualities you’re looking for.

Schedule Candidates Back-to-Back

If you’re comparing several candidates, scheduling interviews back-to-back can help keep their responses and qualifications fresh in your mind, making it easier to make informed comparisons after the interviews conclude.

Respond to Candidates Soon

As you compare notes, remember that your candidates may be doing the same. To secure high-quality talent, be prompt in responding with job offers.

Looking for Optimal Staff for Your Hospital or Facility?

White Glove has the qualified candidates you need! Let us know about your job vacancies, and we’ll handle the rest to provide you with dynamic staff that will enhance your team.