Hire Travel Nurses | Fast & Affordable Travel Nurse Staffing
Are you experiencing delays when trying to hire travel nurses? MedSquirrels helps your facility connect directly with licensed, experienced professionals who are ready to step in for short-term or long-term assignments.
Unlike traditional travel nurse staffing agencies, we eliminate markups and reduce hiring timelines, providing you with access to top talent quickly and cost-effectively. With end-to-end support including credential verification, compliance checks, and onboarding, our travel nurse staffing solution ensures your team stays fully staffed and focused on delivering quality patient care.
Transforming how you hire travel nurses
When your facility faces delays in efforts to hire travel nurses, patient care and compliance can both suffer. Our streamlined travel nurse staffing process ensures that every candidate is fully licensed, thoroughly vetted, and ready to step in without delays.
Instead of relying on the slow, markup-heavy methods of the traditional travel nurse staffing agencies, partner with MedSquirrels, where you get a faster, more reliable staffing solution. We connect you with specialized travel nurse roles, including:
- ICU Travel Nurses
- ER Travel Nurses
- Labor & Delivery Travel Nurses
- Medical-Surgical Travel Nurses
- Specialty Travel Nurses (Pediatrics, Oncology, Cardiac, and more)
Hire experienced, certified travel nurses
Clinical expertise you can rely on
All candidates are assessed for critical competencies, including medication administration, patient assessments, and EMR proficiency, ensuring they are ready to step in immediately.
Licensed and certified professionals
We connect you with travel nurses who hold valid state or compact licenses and specialty certifications, thereby reducing compliance risks for your facility.
Education that meets standards
Our travel nurses come from accredited nursing programs and demonstrate strong clinical training that aligns with national expectations.
Skilled in hospital and pharmacy settings
Whether it is hospitals, urgent care facilities, or long-term care settings, we match your needs with travel nurses who have relevant, hands-on experience.
Smarter travel nurse staffing for every facility
All-in-one platform for healthcare staffing needs
Recruiting skilled travel nurses at the right time keeps your facility running smoothly. MedSquirrels with smart AI technology simplifies staffing with affordable staffing solutions that cut delays and markups, provide quick access to pre-vetted professionals, and ensure full compliance through credential and license checks.
Common obstacles in traditional travel nurse staffing
Expensive markups
Many traditional agencies charge 40–50% in added fees, which can strain facility budgets.
Slow hiring process
Outdated systems extend onboarding timelines.
Compliance gaps
Relying on multiple middlemen can increase regulatory risks.
Why MedSquirrels is the better option to hire travel nurses
Cost-conscious staffing
Avoid steep fees while still accessing top talent.
Faster placements
Quickly hire travel nurses ready to work in your clinical setting.
Full compliance assurance
Licensing, credentials, and regulatory checks are handled before the nurse steps in.
Trusted by top healthcare facilities
Looking for a faster way to fill your staffing gaps?
MedSquirrels streamlines nurse staffing with efficient recruitment and built-in credentialing support. Unlike traditional travel nurse staffing agencies, our platform connects you directly with licensed, experienced professionals, making it easier and more affordable to hire without the delays or extra costs.
FAQ's
Do travel nurses need different licenses for each state?
Yes, some states participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which enables nurses to practice across multiple states with a single license. However, states outside the NLC require separate, state-specific licensure, and facilities must verify this before assignment to avoid compliance issues.
How much clinical experience should a travel nurse have before placement?
When hiring, we generally look for at least 1–2 years of recent, hands-on experience in the nurse’s specialty, whether that is ICU, ER, or Med-Surg. This level of experience gives us confidence that the nurse can adapt quickly to our workflows, manage high patient loads, and require little orientation, which saves both time and resources.
What documentation is mandatory before a travel nurse can start?
Before we clear a travel nurse to begin, we ensure that all licenses are active, certifications such as BLS/ACLS are valid, and immunization records are complete. In most cases, we also require a recent TB test, a background check, and sometimes a drug screening or EMR competency test. Having these in place helps us stay compliant and ensures the nurse can start without delays.
How do I decide between extending a contract vs. hiring a new travel nurse?
As a recruiter, you must understand that extending a contract is often the easier path because it saves time on onboarding, reduces training costs, and keeps unit operations stable when the nurse is already performing well. On the other hand, bringing in a new travel nurse may be the better option if we need a different specialty skill, face new budget limits, or anticipate changing patient volumes that require fresh support.
Can MedSquirrels provide both short-term and long-term travel nurses?
Absolutely. We support urgent contractual assignments, seasonal coverage, and extended multi-month contracts to align with your staffing gaps. Our flexibility ensures your facility always has the right coverage, whether for a few weeks or several months.
Can MedSquirrels reduce the cost of hiring travel nurses?
Yes. With transparent pricing and no hidden markups, you only pay the license fee and the payroll costs to hire travel nurses. This approach helps facilities stay within budget while still accessing top talent, unlike traditional agencies that often add inflated service fees.
