Medical Solutions research reveals that 97% of nurses travel in search of higher salaries
OMAHA, Neb., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Medical Solutions, which connects nurses and allied health physicians with hospitals and health systems, released the results of its annual Voices of Care survey. A key finding reveals that 97.2% of respondents choose travel nursing or internal travel contracts over a permanent position or allowance due to a better salary.
The 2023 Voices of Care survey gathered responses from December 2023 of 7,117 registered nurses. The study uses survey responses to provide insights that can better inform healthcare facilities about nurse characteristics, attitudes and behaviors.
Other reasons respondents considered important factors in their decision to travel include reduced involvement in workplace politics (85.2%), more flexible schedules (85.1%), and increased experience and skills (81.7% ).
“The overwhelming response to our Voices of Care survey highlights the importance of understanding the multifaceted reasons behind nurses’ decisions to pursue travel opportunities,” he said. Patti Artley, Director of Nursing at Medical Solutions. “As an advocate for the healthcare workforce, we are committed to leveraging these insights to continually improve our services and support our physicians and our customers’ facilities.”
By leveraging this knowledge, healthcare organizations can adapt their recruitment and retention strategies to better meet the needs and expectations of their nursing workforce.
“With these insights, we are prepared to collaborate closely with our partners, customizing solutions that not only attract the best talent, but also promote a culture of engagement and retention, ultimately raising the standard of service across the industry,” stated Scott ArmstrongVice President of Customer Growth at Medical Solutions.
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ABOUT MEDICAL SOLUTIONS
Medical Solutions is one of the largest healthcare talent ecosystems in the country. Together with its family brands, Aureus Medical Group, Matchwell, HOST Healthcare, FocusOne Solutions and WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions, Medical Solutions connects nurses, allied health physicians and clinical leaders with healthcare facilities across the US. , strike staff, permanent placement, local contract, per diem and international staff. Based in Omaha, NebraskaMedical Solutions maintains offices in San Diego, California; Denver, Colorado; Cincinnati, Ohio; Tupelo, Mississippi; Durham, North Carolina; It is Cover It is Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
SOURCE Medical Solutions LLC
