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Employment options working with Northeast Med Staff

Employment with a nurse staffing agency has its advantages. Still need a few more reasons on why you should work with a staffing agency? Did you know that 9 out of 10 employees that work for a staffing company have had a positive experience?

The American Staffing Association conducted a survey* and the three top reasons people work for staffing companies are:

Transition to a Permanent Job

Nearly 90% of temporary and contract employees say that staffing work makes them more employable.

ASA research shows that temporary employment is a bridge to permanent jobs. Staffing employees have many motivations for choosing temporary or contract work. The most common reason, cited by one-half (49%) of the respondents to the 2014 ASA Staffing Employee Survey, is that “It’s a way to get a permanent job.” Nearly 90% of temporary and contract employees also say that staffing work makes them more employable.

Flexibility: Have a Life!

Temporary employment allows you to work when and where you choose. You can work full-time or part-time. Take a summer off. Work just three or four days a week. Fit your schedule around family and friends.

Working for a staffing firm also allows you to experience a variety of healthcare settings without a long-term commitment. You can find an assignment, job setting, or location that suits your current needs. Since healthcare facilities are always looking for good staff, steady work is common.

Choose Your Work

When you’re working with a staffing firm, you can gain exposure to a variety of companies, jobs, and opportunities. Assignments can range from a few hours to a few months. After several assignments, you’ll have a much better idea of the kind of corporate culture, management, and specialties you most enjoy.

* Northeast Med Staff is a proud member of The American Staffing Association. Thank you to the American Staffing Association for sharing this data. More info can be found at https://americanstaffing.net.

Are you looking for greater flexibility with your work schedule? Our client facilities are in need of registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurses (LPN) and nurse aides (CNA) who are looking for schedule flexibility. You decide how many hours you want to work.

We work with hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals and skilled nursing facilities throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Our client facilities have all shifts available for nurses and nurse aides. Are you ready to make a move?

At least one year of current nursing experience, six months experience for nurse aides, CPR, current state license and up to date TB, Physical and immunization records.

Immediate Needs/Flexible Schedules/No Minimum Hours Required

Apply Now and ask us about our sign-on bonus.

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays for people of all ages. Whether you are trick-or-treating, attending a party, or just taking in the festivities, it is always important to remember to be safe. Halloween is one of the few holidays that has its whole celebration at night. While night time is perfect for spooks and scares, it can also be dangerous. The following tips will help to keep you – and your family – safe this Halloween.

5 Halloween Safety Tips That Every Working Parent Needs to Know

1.) Plan the trick-or-treat route ahead of time

This is especially helpful when you are new to a neighborhood. If you are unfamiliar with an area, it is easy to get lost, or walk into a part of town that might be a little dangerous. A day or two before Halloween, take a drive around your neighborhood. Plan out the streets that you want to take your children, and look out for any suspicious activity. Of course, most neighborhoods are safe, especially ones with children, but it is better to scope it out for yourself. Also, planning ahead will help prevent you from getting lost in the dark!

 

2.) Drive safely

While you should always practice safe driving, Halloween is night where you should be extra alert. It is dark and may be hard to see children who are walking the streets. Whether you are on the way to a Halloween party, or on your way to work a night shift, it is important to look out for children who may be walking along the sides of the street. Also, be sure to check your surroundings carefully before entering and exiting a driveway. If you are a parent to a teenager, or if you have a younger sibling who is an inexperienced driver, encourage them to stay off the road on Halloween.

 

3.) Wear something reflective

Once again, trick-or-treating is something that takes place entirely in the dark. Many costumes are also dark, coming in shades of black and brown. With the lack of light and the darkness from the costumes, this makes it very hard for drivers to see small children who are on the road. To prevent this, attach a safety light to your child’s costume. A small reflective badge will work as well. These tiny lights will help them stand out in the dark. Make sure that someone is carrying a flashlight while walking the streets. Even glow sticks can be helpful (and might even make the costume look cooler, too!) Check out these ones here.

 

4.) Halloween Costume safety

Costumes are one of the best parts of Halloween. However, it is still important to practice safety when dressing up for Halloween. Make sure that the costume is not too long or flowy. Many costumes contain capes or other long accessories. While these may look cool, they can be dangerous for children to walk in. A cape could easily get stepped on, and a child could trip and fall while walking from house to house. Be sure that all costumes are at an appropriate length. Also, make sure that masks have adequate eye holes cut into them. Finally, be sure to dress for the weather. Nights in New England can be very cold. Make sure that your child has enough warm clothing on underneath his or her costume to keep them cozy for the night.

 

5.) Check the candy before consuming

This can be especially hard for children. With a giant bag of candy, it can be difficult to resist the urge to snack. While most candy is probably ok to eat, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Make sure that your child does not eat any of the candy until it has been brought home and checked by an adult.

 

With these tips, we hope that your Halloween will be as safe as it is fun! From everyone here at Northeast Med Staff, have a happy and safe Halloween!

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