Navigating the New Landscape of Travel Nursing with Bianca Otero

In this episode of Nursing Uncharted, we explore the evolving world of travel nursing, with a spotlight on the recruitment process and the lasting effects of COVID-19 on nursing demand. Bianca Otero, a Director of Recruitment at AMN Healthcare, shares her expertise on high-need contracts, the critical role of compensation, and the dynamics of the nurse-recruiter relationship. The conversation highlights the importance of quality nursing care, the unique challenges faced by travel nurses, and the shifting priorities in the nursing profession as it adapts to a post-COVID landscape.

Chapters:
• 00:00 Introduction to Travel Nursing and Recruitment
• 01:02 The Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Demand
• 04:10 Understanding High-Need Contracts
• 06:53 The Role of Recruitment in Filling Nursing Gaps
• 10:46 Compensation and Its Influence on Travel Nursing
• 14:52 The Importance of Patient Care in Recruitment
• 19:03 Building Relationships Between Nurses and Recruiters
• 23:07 Quality vs. Quantity in Travel Nursing
• 27:03 Navigating Challenges in Travel Nursing
• 31:00 The Future of Travel Nursing Post-COVID
• 34:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Bianca:
Bianca is an accomplished recruiting leader with over 8 years at AMN Healthcare, where she advanced to Director of Recruiting. With nearly a decade of leadership experience at Nordstrom prior to transitioning into healthcare recruitment, she brings a proven track record in building teams, driving growth, and delivering results. Passionate about the positive impact recruitment has on patient care, Bianca is dedicated to leading a team that connects the right talent to the right opportunities every day.

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