ABOUT PER DIEM - FAQ
How long has MedStaff been in the Per Diem / LOCAL staffing industry?
MedStaff has been in the temporary nurse staffing business since
1988.
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Does MedStaff LOCAL offer both Per Diem shifts and local contracts?
Yes! At MedStaff, we have something for everyone! We offer both per
diem shifts as well as local contracts of varying length.
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Can I work or be registered at multiple agencies at the same time?
Sure can. In fact, many times we encourage our healthcare professionals
to check out the competition and compare the service and benefits
offered from other companies. We are confident we offer the best
overall benefit package in the industry and our service level is
unparalleled. We stand behind our tag line: "The Difference
is in The Details."
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Am I under any obligation after submitting my application?
Absolutely
not. Your application is simply used to qualify you for work so that
we're ready to match your skill set and shift interests with the
various openings we have available.
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If I am working for MedStaff, where will I be working?
With MedStaff,
you have the choice to work at all kinds of facilities. Whether you
feel at home at a community hospital, a teaching facility, a small
rural hospital or a variety of other locations, we've got plenty
of work.
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Why should I work with MedStaff rather than a hospital as a staff
nurse or hospital pool?
With MedStaff, you never have to worry about
anyone setting your schedule; you make it yourself. As a MedStaff
healthcare professional, you will earn some of the highest pay rates
in the industry, the best benefits; you get to choose when and where
you want to work, not to mention the bonuses and rewards programs.
We simply offer opportunities and flexibility that can not be matched
by hospital staffing pools. The question becomes, why would you want
to work with anyone else?
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Will someone from MedStaff be available around the clock?
Absolutely!!!
24/7/365. Just call your branch
office and someone from the office
will be on call.
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What are the minimum requirements to work for MedStaff?
To become
a MedStaff Local nurse, you need to provide a valid professional
practice license or certification and proof
of the right to work in the United States. We require at least one year of professional
nursing experience before we can hire you.
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How do I become a MedStaff employee?
Apply here on-line or call
your nearest office and request a new hire packet.
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What shifts are available?
Our shifts vary depending on what facility
you choose to work with. We work with our facilities to ensure that
you are not floating needlessly. The majority of our shifts are usually
8, 10, or 12 hours and involve both am and pm work assignments.
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How much will I be earning?
MedStaff always is on the higher end
of compensating its employees. Pay rate is dependent on geographic
location, specific clients as well as the healthcare professional
skill level. Feel free to call your local
office for rates for your
specialty area and shift preference.
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What do I get if I refer a colleague to MedStaff?
You can earn
anywhere from $100.00 to $400.00 depending on the nurse (skill set
CNA, LPN, RN) you refer. Click here
to find out more.
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When and how will I be paid?
MedStaff offers weekly pay (direct
deposited at your bank of choice) or an advance
pay option for those
who have an interest in instant pay.
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How are my taxes handled?
When you work for MedStaff, we will withhold
all applicable federal, state and local taxes; you are not treated
as an independent contractor. At the end of the year, you will receive
a W-2 from MedStaff in the mail.
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What kinds of insurance do you offer?
We offer you many forms of
insurance. MedStaff offers a HI-LO plan, from Health, Dental,
Life, and Vision Insurance to Workman's Comp, we make sure that we
cover you from all angles. MedStaff offers its full time benefits
at no cost. MedStaff's HI plan is available for an addition cost
to our Healthcare Professionals. Feel free to peruse the "Benefit" tab
to read the specifics of the plans
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When am I eligible to receive my benefits?
How does one month sound?
That's right, with MedStaff, you are eligible for Health, Dental,
and Life Insurance as soon as you complete just one month of continuous
employment (120 hours in one month).
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Can I add my spouse and/or children to my insurance?
Sure! You
can add your spouse, your children, or dependents to your insurance
for an additional monthly premium. All you need to do in order to
add your family to your insurance is complete the enrollment paperwork
and pay the monthly premium.
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Do you have a retirement plan?
MedStaff offers a 401(K) program,
to all eligible Healthcare Professionals. The plan provides a range
of John Hancock funds to choose from. Eligibility for the 401(k)
plan is based on completion of 260 hours of service during a consecutive
90 day period of employment with Medstaff, Inc. and you must be 18
years of age. To maintain eligibility you must work 500 hours per
calendar year. Medstaff will match you contribution at a rate of
$0.25 on the dollar up to the first 5% of pay you save. The match
is effective after 1 year of employment. You can contribute up to
100% of your compensation in 1%. You are fully vested after 6 years.
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