Medical Solutions was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It is owned by Centerbridge and CDPQ. CircleRN has 1 review of Medical Solutions from travel nurses.
Medical Solutions is a healthcare staffing agency.
It places RNs, allied health professionals and interim leaders.
Its lines of business are travel nursing, allied health, local and per diem (PRN), permanent placement, interim leadership, virtual health and international direct hire.
It was founded in 2001 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.
It also operates Host Healthcare, WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions and ciro.
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Medical Solutions has operated since 2001.
It says it is certified by The Joint Commission.
CircleRN does not rate agencies. 1 traveler has reviewed Medical Solutions here.
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Medical Solutions is owned by Centerbridge Partners and CDPQ, which agreed to acquire it in 2021.
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Medical Solutions' payroll FAQ refers to clinicians as employees and says their tax withholding follows the federal and state W-4 forms they complete.
As W-2 employees, travelers can be paid housing and meal stipends tax-free under the federal per diem rules, which hold only while you keep a permanent tax home elsewhere.
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Medical Solutions says its medical, dental and vision insurance starts on the first day of a contract. Its benefits page also lists a company-matching 401(k), a free employee assistance program, license and certification reimbursement and unlimited referral bonuses.
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Medical Solutions says travelers can choose company-provided private, furnished, pet-friendly housing or a housing stipend, depending on market rates and availability. It also lists a leased rental car and flights to and from the assignment, and says travelers who arrange their own housing or travel are eligible for a housing stipend.
A stipend is capped by the federal per diem rate for the assignment location.
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Medical Solutions says agencies and facilities typically prefer at least one to two years of experience before a nurse starts traveling.
Every assignment also needs a license valid in the state where you will work.
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1 travel nurse review, 2.1★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.1 |
| Support and trust | 3.0 |
| Pay transparency | 2.0 |
| Benefits | 2.0 |
Pros: My recruiter has been responsive and does try to help when issues arise. Communication around submissions and offers has been solid, and Medical Solutions still has access to some desirable contracts,...
Cons: Credentialing has become a major issue. The Ciro app is unreliable and often does not work as intended. Errors in documentation happen frequently and are not always corrected in a timely manner. Since...
Company facts for 20 travel nursing agencies, alphabetical. CircleRN does not rank agencies.
| Agency | Founded | Based in | Ownership | Joint Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantis Medical | Not published | Dallas, Texas | Part of the Adecco Group | Per the agency |
| Amergis (Maxim) | 1988 | Columbia, Maryland | Not published | Per the agency |
| AMN Healthcare | 1985 | Dallas, Texas | Public (NYSE: AMN) | Per the agency |
| Aureus Medical (no longer operating under this name) | Not published | Not published | Part of Medical Solutions | Not published |
| Aya Healthcare | 2001 | San Diego, California | Privately held | Certified |
| Cross Country Healthcare | 1986 | Boca Raton, Florida | Owned by Knox Lane | Per the agency |
| Fastaff | 1989 | Greenwood Village, Colorado | A subsidiary of Ingenovis Health | Per the agency |
| FlexCare Medical Staffing | 2006 | Roseville, California | Not published | Per the agency |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions | Not published | Sunrise, Florida | A subsidiary of HCA Healthcare | Not published |
| Host Healthcare | 2012 | San Diego, California | A subsidiary of Medical Solutions | Per the agency |
| Medical Solutions | 2001 | Omaha, Nebraska | Owned by Centerbridge and CDPQ | Per the agency |
| OneStaff Medical | 2010 | Omaha, Nebraska | Privately held | Per the agency |
| RN Network (no longer operating under this name) | Not published | Not published | A former CHG Healthcare division | Not published |
| Stability Healthcare | 2009 | Pasadena, California | Not published | Per the agency |
| Supplemental Health Care | 1984 | Salt Lake City, Utah | Owned by Vistria and Apollo | Per the agency |
| Tailored Healthcare Staffing (no longer operating under this name) | Not published | Not published | Part of Health Carousel | Not published |
| TNAA (no longer operating under this name) | 1999 | Not published | Part of TotalMed | Not published |
| Triage Staffing | 2006 | Omaha, Nebraska | Backed by M-One Capital | Per the agency |
| Trustaff | 2002 | Cincinnati, Ohio | A subsidiary of Ingenovis Health | Per the agency |
| Trusted Health | 2017 | San Francisco, California | Venture-backed | Not published |
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