Frequently asked questions

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Locum Tenens FAQs

  • Simply put, it's a Latin phrase meaning "to hold a place." In the healthcare industry, it refers to a temporary medical professional who fills in for a permanent employee who is absent, such as a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. Astrya Global Medical Staffing specializes in connecting healthcare facilities with qualified locum tenens providers.

  • A locum tenens career offers the flexibility and opportunity to work on short-term assignments at various healthcare facilities, while permanent employment is a long-term commitment to a specific employer.

  • The benefits of contracting with Astrya Global are endless. You can enjoy the flexibility in scheduling while traveling the globe, expect Increased pay rates and weekly pay, covered mal-practice insurance, and the ability to gain experience in different practice settings.

  • Astrya Global has a wide range of locum tenens opportunities available. You can browse our job board or contact our team directly to discuss your qualifications and availability.

  • To work as a locum tenens provider with Astrya Global, you will need a current and valid state license and be up to date on your certifications and continuing education. Our team will handle this process for you.

  • Astrya Global offers locum tenens opportunities for all physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals.

  • Compensation for locum tenens assignments through Astrya Global is based on the length of the assignment, the type of facility, and the healthcare professional's qualifications and experience.

  • Astrya Global's locum tenens assignments can last anywhere from a few months to several years.

  • Astrya Global covers travel expenses for locum tenens assignments, as part of our commitment to providing complete support from the time you leave home for your new assignment.

Travel Nursing FAqs

  • Travel nursing is where a nurse or allied healthcare professional travels to different healthcare facilities to work on short-term assignments. Astrya Global Medical Staffing specializes in connecting travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals with exciting travel opportunities across the country.

  • Working as a travel nurse with Astrya Global offers the opportunity to experience different practice settings, earn higher pay, and have more control over your work schedule, while permanent employment typically involves a long-term commitment to a specific employer and location.

  • By working as a travel nurse with Astrya Global, you can enjoy the opportunity to expand your nursing skills and experience, see different parts of the country, and gain a higher earning potential.

  • Astrya Global has a wide range of travel nursing opportunities available. You can browse our job board or contact our team directly to discuss your qualifications and availability.

  • To work as a travel nurse with Astrya Global, you will need a current nursing license, and be up to date on your certifications and continuing education. Our expert team will assist with this.

  • Astrya Global provides comprehensive support to our travel nurses, including assistance with credentialing, compliance, housing, travel, health Insurance and 401k. We also provide a dedicated team to ensure that our travel nurses have a successful and enjoyable assignment experience.

  • Compensation for travel nursing assignments through Astrya Global is based on the length of the assignment, the type of facility, and the healthcare professional's qualifications and experience.

  • Astrya Global's travel nursing assignments can last anywhere from the standard 8-13 weeks to several years.

  • Astrya Global covers travel expenses for travel nursing assignments as part of our commitment to providing complete support to our travel nurses.