Facility FAQs

After a hospital enters a staffing request, how soon can Fastaff have the needed nurses at my facility?

We can fill your urgent needs with as little as 72 hours’ notice. That’s because we provide Rapid Response travel nursing services, versus traditional travel nursing . In fact, Fastaff is the largest provider of Rapid Response nurses in America and pioneered the concept of Rapid Response to hospitals over two decades ago. Read our client case studies, which attest to our rapid response abilities.

What is the average length of an assignment?

It all depends on your needs. Fastaff can accommodate your unique urgent and crucial care requirements for as long or short a period as you desire. You may place a staffing request for 4 weeks, 5 weeks, 8 weeks, or even a year or more. In this way we differ from our competitors who typically require a 13-week minimum on all staffing assignments.

How long have you been providing hospitals with travel nurses?

Fastaff has been providing Rapid Response temporary nursing support services to healthcare facilities across the United States since 1989. In the past ten years, we have staffed urgent and crucial patient-care needs at over 700 hospitals, and we maintain a database of tens of thousands of qualified specialty nurses.

Is Fastaff certified by the Joint Commission?

Yes. Fastaff has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and implements a quality-assurance process across the Fastaff organization. When nurses are on assignment, our clinical liaisons stay in close contact with the hospital’s nursing staff to ensure all Joint Commission and quality-related standards are met or exceeded. Fastaff is a subsidiary of Reliant Healthcare Professionals and belongs to the National Association of Travel Healthcare Organizations.

What is the process you would follow in bringing a nurse to our facility?

We carefully screen our nurses and require documentation of all licensing, certifications, experience, and references. No nurse may work for Fastaff who does not have a minimum of one to two years’ recent experience in his/her area of specialization. After we select a candidate we believe suits your unique needs, we fax or email that nurse’s file to you. You then get to review it and decide whether or not we should offer the nurse the assignment. If you prefer to expedite this process by having Fastaff make the assignment decision for you, we are, of course, happy to accommodate.

Can you provide nurses for any specialty?

Yes. We maintain an extremely large nurse database and cover all specialty areas, including those that are rare and those that are most in demand. We specialize in staffing hard-to-find positions (like Critical Care, Women and Children, ER, and OR) that other staffing companies can't fill.

Can your nurses float to other areas of the hospital if they are needed there?

Certainly. Upon receiving your staffing order, we will review your requirements in detail to ensure that you receive nurses with the skill sets you require. Be sure to communicate to us as best you can any particular skill sets you are looking for.

Do you offer your nurses guaranteed hours?

Our assignments range from 36-60 hours per week with guaranteed hours. This policy helps you lower your overall order of nurses and also contributes toward 100-percent utilization. In addition, it reduces travel and housing expenses.

Can we use your traveling nurses at multiple facilities if we are part of a system?

Yes. If you like, we can incorporate your entire system within the terms of your contract.

Does Fastaff pay employer-related taxes, workers' compensation, and health insurance for its nurses?

We do. All nurses provided to your hospital are considered employees of Fastaff. We adhere to all state and federal wage laws.

How do I sign our facility up to use your services?

Simply complete an online staffing request, and we will contact you promptly. Or phone us at 800-736-8773 (800-73-NURSE). We look forward to discussing your needs and sending you a nurse who provides superior patient care.

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