CommUNITI Blog
State of the Healthcare Staffing Industry
In the ever-changing world of healthcare, travel healthcare professionals are a crucial part of the workforce, tackling staff shortages and delivering top-notch patient care. But let's be real, travel healthcare staffing has its fair share of challenges and opportunities. While big cities have...
Celebrating National Speech-Language Pathologist Day
May 18 is a special day devoted to honoring the hard work and contributions of speech-language pathologists (SLPs). National Speech-Language Pathologist Day recognizes the dedicated professionals who make a profound difference in the lives of individuals with communication and swallowing...
Celebrating Nurses Week
Nurses Week is a week-long celebration that takes place every year from May 6-12. This special week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our travel nurses. Nurses are often the unsung heroes of healthcare, providing critical support and care to patients...
BluePipes.com, A Travel Healthcare Website
BluePipes.com is a travel healthcare website dedicated to the healthcare industry that connects healthcare professionals with top travel agencies and aids them to find the best travel jobs in the United States. With a wide range of resources and features designed specifically for healthcare...
Chris Sund Promoted to President & COO of Uniti Med
Rich Anderson, the CEO of Uniti Med based in Omaha, NE, is pleased to announce that Chris Sund has been promoted to the role of President and COO at Uniti Med. Drawing on over seven years of healthcare staffing experience, Sund will lead the company's operations and drive its growth. “I am...
Happy Lab Week to All Our Medical Laboratory Professionals!
Lab Week, also known as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, is an annual event that celebrates the contributions of medical laboratory professionals and promotes awareness of the importance of laboratory medicine in healthcare. Medical laboratory professionals play a critical role in...
Celebrate National Nurses Week: Shining the Spotlight on Nurses
Every May, nurses around the country are recognized during National Nurses Week for the vital role they play in healthcare. With May right around the corner, it's time to celebrate nurses. Chances are good that you know a nurse who deserves recognition for their hard work and dedication....
Making the Switch to Healthcare Staffing
Healthcare professionals often experience burnout in their field due to long hours, high levels of stress, and limited opportunities. One way to utilize their expertise while addressing these concerns is to transition into roles at healthcare staffing companies as recruiters or client managers....
Happy Occupational Therapy Month to All OTs!
Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that focuses on helping people of all ages to engage in the meaningful activities of daily life. From infants to seniors, occupational therapy plays a crucial role in enhancing physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being by helping people...
Identity Theft is an Issue: Secure Your Phone
Identity theft is a continual problem that affects millions of people each year. According to a study conducted by the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were 1,108 reported data breaches in the United States in 2020 alone, with a total of 300 million records exposed. In addition, the...
Uniti Med Voted Best Places to Work in Omaha 2023
Uniti Med is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the 2023 Best Places to Work in Omaha list, an annual program created by Baird Holm LLP to help local employers gauge their employees' engagement through an online survey. Studies have shown that engaged employees tend to stay longer with their...
Introducing Healthcare Traveler Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
At Uniti Med, we know life is not always easy, and some days can be more strenuous than others. Financial concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, legal issues, grief—we’ve all been there one way or another and we want to help. Uniti Med is excited to now offer an Healthcare Traveler...
Uniti Med Made SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work For 2023 List
Uniti Med is pleased to announce we have made SIA's list of Best Staffing Firms to Work For 2023. This is a huge accomplishment for our team and we couldn't be more proud of this honor. Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is a global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce...
CommUniti Yearly Wrap-Up
What do we mean when we say, “the company with heart”? For us, it means leading with compassion and empathy. Uniti just turned 2 and it continues to be an amazing ride on this path of growth. Our focus will always be to take the best care of our travelers and clients. Along the way, we are also...
How to Use Social Media as a Traveler
Using social media to connect while on assignment We know that a travel healthcare provider has a sense of adventure and loves to go to various places. You like to meet new people and see things you have never seen before. Traveling someplace new every 13 weeks can make it hard to keep up with...
Uniti Med Becomes a Certified Great Place to Work for 2023
Uniti Med is proud to announce we have received certification as a Great Place To Work for 2023. The Great Places to Work Certification recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience. The certification is based on employees taking a survey and questionnaire about the...
Uniti Med Welcomes Chad Crawford
Uniti Med is proud to announce that Chad Crawford has joined as VP of Sales. Crawford brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare staffing to lead the Uniti Med sales divisions. Crawford will be joining Uniti Med from Fusion Medical Staffing bringing an outstanding resume of experience...
What healthcare specialties have travel jobs open?
Have you ever wondered what modalities often have travel healthcare jobs open? Have you thought about becoming a traveler but aren’t sure if your current healthcare modality has a lot of opportunities for traveling? Read more to see all the modalities that Uniti Med offers 13-week contracts in...
Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake Summer Volunteer Opportunity
Summer Volunteer Opportunity for RNs Are you looking for a way to give back this summer? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you! We have partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northern California (RMHC) to give qualified RNs the opportunity to give back and volunteer....
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Nurse Housing
Uniti Med Travel Nurse Housing Guide Uniti Med is dedicated to creating the best possible experience for our travelers on every assignment — these services extend throughout your entire contract. Helping our travel nurses and allied professionals find housing is a key piece of our...
Celebrating Physical Therapists in October
October is National Physical Therapy Month! During the month of October, there are many healthcare-related observances. Breast Cancer Awareness is usually the first thing that comes to mind for many, but October also celebrates Emergency Room nurses, Respiratory Care, and of course,...
Using Technology to Meet Client Needs
Providing Cutting-Edge Support The past several years have created systematic shifts in the way healthcare facilities operate. Demand for care and staffing is constantly fluctuating. In an effort to meet this need, Uniti relies on Healthcare commercial intelligence (HCI) to effectively match...
Introducing Uniti Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Staffing Solutions With Heart Uniti Med is excited to announce the launch of its Long-Term Care staffing team. The team was founded in response to a desperate need for long-term care professionals. According to the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 99% of...
Recruiter by Day – Traveling Nurse by Night
The Ultimate Nursing Side HustleLooking for a nursing side hustle?! One of the biggest benefits of becoming a traveler is flexibility. Bounce around, live where you want, take time off between assignments or pick up a side hustle to maximize your downtime. Uniti Med Traveler and Recruiter,...
Travel Allied Health Salary Comparison
How Does a Travel Allied Health Salary Compare to a Perm Position? In the medical staffing industry, supplemental staffing continues to be in high demand. As opposed to their full-time counterparts, Allied Health travelers can travel the country, make significantly more money, and maximize...
Allied Health Traveler Tips
8 Helpful Tips for First-Time Allied Health Travelers Any Allied health professional will tell you that they had questions, doubts, and fears before they made the switch to travel. How do I get started? Where do I find jobs? How can I find the right recruiter and company for me? It can all be...
The Benefits of Travel Nursing
Becoming a Travel Nurse: Benefits and Compensation Leaving a predictable, permanent position as an RN can be intimidating. When considering the possibility of becoming a travel nurse, one of the first questions often is, "What are the benefits of travel nursing" and “What can I expect for...
Recruiting Resources – Our New Partner
Introducing the newest addition to the Uniti Med Partners family, Recruiting Resources! Our new partner will expand our staffing solutions to CRNAs and Anesthesiologists. Before we get into the details of our exciting new capabilities, we want to pull back the curtain and share how and why we have started this new partnership.
Traveler Spotlight – Sydney, Physical Therapist Assistant
The Uniti Med team sends traveling nurses and Allied professionals to premier healthcare facilities across the country. In this ongoing series, we do a Q & A with our travelers to learn more about their unique experiences and adventures from wherever they are. Today, we are spotlighting...
Travel Nursing In A Post-Pandemic World
Travel nursing jobs are a great way to explore your career and learn how different healthcare systems operate, all while getting the chance to learn about a new part of the country. The best travel nursing agencies are there to support its nurses through every step of the process, from connecting the right employee with the right job to providing support during the highs -- and lows -- of a 13-week stint.
Red Flags Everywhere: How to Save Yourself from Medical Travel Housing Scams
Scams, cons and fraud might feel like they only exist in the world of true crime podcasts. (And we love a podcast—there’s a whole playlist of scam stories at the bottom of this blog for your next road trip.) The problem is that scams are all too real, and anyone can fall victim to them....
Work-Life Balance Tips to Build Your Best Healthcare Traveler Life
There’s one thing Ferris Bueller definitely got right: Life moves pretty fast. We only get 24 hours to work with each day, and they seem to fly faster and faster—especially when you’re traveling. It’s easy to get caught up in the blur of the medical traveler lifestyle, moving swiftly between...
Don’t Just Survive—Thrive as a First-Year Healthcare Traveler
There’s nothing quite like facing the open road with your car packed, windows down and music blaring. It’s a sense of absolute freedom. It’s excitement, joy, wonder and maybe a touch of anxiety. But that’s all normal when you begin a new chapter of your life. Hitting the road for your first...
Safety First! Uniti’s Travel Security Tips for New Cities
You’re a traveler because you aren’t afraid of an adventure. You love the world and love exploring it—so many magnificent sights to see, hidden gems to uncover and mountains to climb. On the whole, travelers believe the world is a good place full of good people. But we can’t pretend it’s...
Q&A with Justin Jacob: A Travel Nurse Turned Recruiter with a Knack for Adventure
As the Uniti recruitment team grows, we gain more stories, experiences and insights to better match travelers with awesome assignments. And we are so excited to share these stories and experiences with you—our Uniti community. Justin Jacob is a newer member of the Uniti recruitment team, with...
How to Find the Perfect Springtime Assignment
Just for a second, close your eyes and picture yourself feeling the cool springtime air as you look up at Mount Rushmore for the first time. You never thought you'd be here, looking at the monument that cost $989,992.32 and took 14 years to finish. But, that’s what is possible when you live the...