April Nurse of the Month

Full Name

Erick Chirchir

Specialty

Behavioral nurse

Years of Nursing Experience

10+ years

How long have you worked with Fastaff?

7 months

What first inspired you to pursue nursing, and what drew you to Fastaff?

A desire to help others with 15 years of experiences with compassionate care. I have followed Fastaff for some time and am deeply inspired by your commitment to patient-centered and compassionate care. Fastaff is a reputable company that collaborate interdisciplinary team that prioritizes patient care with dedicated clinical team.

Have Fastaff assignments helped you expand your clinical skill set? How?

Yes, Fastaff assignments have helped me to expand clinical skills in high-acuity, fast-paced, and diverse environments with diverse cultures.
Fastaff enhances rapid adaptation to new protocols and the current health systems.

Travel nurses step into unfamiliar environments. How do you adapt while delivering exceptional care?

I adapt to new environments by quickly mastering facility-specific protocols and Electronic Medical Records chatting systems that foster a rapid rapport with new teams, and maintaining a positive, flexible attitude.
I involves being proactive, asking for help early, and leveraging experience to confidently handle diverse patient populations, ensuring consistent, high-quality care.

What’s one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced as a travel nurse, and how did you navigate it?

Adapting to new work environments, including varying protocols, charting systems, and team dynamics

What would you say to a nurse considering Fastaff but unsure about rapid response travel?

Fastaff is the leader in rapid response, offering high pay contracts, and urgent, high-needs assignments, making it perfect if you are highly experienced, adaptable, and want to travel on short notice.