The statistics are grim, but there are still silver linings in these difficult times. Unemployment numbers are going up around the country, but while over 2.6 million jobs across the US were lost last year, healthcare and travel nursing are anticipated to be strong through 2016. In 2008, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported healthcare had a net gain of 419,000 jobs with the number of RNs growing the most, a net gain of 168,000 jobs, through November.

The travel nursing job market remains relatively strong with salaries at an all time high for travel nurses due to their growing demand. Job security for travel nurses is a great benefit as travel assignments are nationwide avoiding localized hiring freezes and falling facility budgets. High pay is also a great benefit to travel nursing as nurses can pick and chose from some of the highest paying facilities in the country while saving money with the exclusive Tax Advantage Plan offered through Trustaff travel nursing assignments.

Trustaff is continuing to place physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, certified occupational therapy assistants, and speech language pathologists in permanent and travel therapy positions to meet increasing facility demand. Salary rates are on a steady climb as aging patients are in need of care and preventative treatment to avoid costly surgery or debilitating accidents. To learn more about Trustaff travel therapy and permanent placement therapy opportunities, call a recruiter today or search our jobs to find the perfect job for you.