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A study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine says 92% of the 48,835 clinically active emergency physicians in the United States practice in more […]

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NP Scope of Practice vs. Independent Practice: What’s the Difference?

Discussions involving nurse practitioners (NPs) and their role in healthcare often include terms such as “scope of practice,” “independent practice,” and “prescriptive authority.” It’s clear […]

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4 Key Skills Employers Seek in Job Candidates

When employers screen candidates for open positions on their teams, they typically seek to assess whether the applicant has a few cornerstone skills that will […]

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Barton Associates Promotes Vanessa Moriarty to Senior Director of Staffing & Sales

In her new role, Moriarty will leverage her vast knowledge of the locum tenens industry to lead teams of experienced staffing consultants and account executives […]

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Report: Healthcare Facilities Across the U.S. Struggle to Fill PA Positions

Experienced and skilled physician assistants (PAs) are in demand across the country—and according to some PAs, healthcare facilities across the United States are struggling to […]

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4 Organization Tips for Successful People

Keeping your personal items tidy and your to-do list optimized can increase your productivity, reduce stress, boost your creativity, and even improve your relationships with […]

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Checklist: What to Bring on Your First Locum Tenens Assignment

If you’re nervous about what lies ahead, don’t worry—that’s normal. We’re here to help you get your ducks in a row before you set off […]

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4 Reasons to Work in Las Vegas, NV

Dazzling neon lights, bustling casinos, swanky restaurants, giant fountains—when someone says “Las Vegas,” you likely conjure up images like these first.

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Easiest States to Get a Physician Assistant (PA) License

There is one major obstacle that can hold a locum tenens provider back from working in new areas around the country: state licenses.

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Survey Finds Travel Clinicians and Locum Tenens Providers are 17% Happier Than Permanent Peers

We recently surveyed our network of travel, locum tenens, and permanent physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), dentists, registered nurses (RNs) and allied health […]

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