Frequently Asked Questions

If you're responsible for hiring healthcare staff, visit our Client FAQ

Candidate FAQ

Q. What types of assignments does Suwannee offer?
A. Suwannee Medical needs RNs, LPNs, CNAs and Allied Care Givers in in all disciplines and specialties including:
• Med/Surg
• ER/Rescue
• Critical Care
• Peds/PICU
• Psychiatric
• Telemetry
• Ob/Pediatric
• Respiratory Therapy
• Supervisory
• More

Q. What qualifications does Suwannee require?
A. Suwannee requires the same licensing, certification and screening as any other health care provider. These include:
• Active license or certification.
• ACLS or PALS if required
• HIV and Domestic Violence certification
• Current BLS CPR
• Health statement within one year
• TB screening (within 1-yr. for PPD;, 2-yrs. for X-ray.

Q. How much experience do I need?
A. All Suwannee Medical Professionals are required to have at least one year's recent work experience -- including references we may contact. While new graduates must accumulate at least 12 month's experience in order to be considered, all clinical experience does apply.

Q. Are Suwannee salaries competitive?
A. Suwannee healthcare associates are compensated at payscales at or above local market averages. Our nurses and medical professional all enjoy the added convenience of direct deposit with along with Suwannee's exclusive same-day pay option.

Q. Are Suwannee healthcare workers eligible for benefits?
A. Absolutely! Suwannee leads the temporary healthcare industry with its deluxe portfolio of available benefits. And most are available on a no-wait basis from the moment you sign on.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Uniform Program
• Sign-on Bonus

Q. Where are Suwannee Medical assignments located?
A. Our nurses and healthcare workers choose the medical environment that suits them best. That means you'll find Suwannee medical professionals in a wide range of facilities and settings. Among them...
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Private Practices
• Home Care
• Insurance
• Industrial
• Corrections
• Academic

Q. What shifts and days are available?
A. Suwannee extends maximum scheduling flexibility to its professional staff. RNs, LPNs and Allied Professionals customize personal schedules that leave plenty of time for home, school, errands and family... from a few hours a week... to extended full-time assignments.
• All shifts
• Weekdays
• Weekends
• Holidays

Q. Does Suwannee offer a comprehensive Travel Package?
A. Based on extensive industry evaluation, Suwannee's Travel Package is among America's best. Opportunities exist from Atlanta, Savannah and sunny Florida... to New England and nationwide. Benefits include:
• Per Diem Tax Package
• Travel Package
• Lifestyle Package

Client FAQ

Q. What is Suwannee's business profile?
A. Based in Lake Butler, Florida, Suwannee is an independent family-owned business. Founded in 1988, today Suwannee is the South's fastest growing medical staffing agency with 16 offices across Florida, Georgia and Alabama... plus Home Care in selected Northeast Florida counties and Suwannee's nationwide Travel Nurse program.

Q. What types of staffing does Suwannee provide?
A. Suwannee healthcare professionals count RN's, LPN's, CNAs and allied professionals among their numbers. Nursing specialties include ER/Rescue, Critical Care, Peds/PICU, Med/Surg, Psychiatric, Telemetry, OB/Pediatric, Respiratory Therapy, Supervisory and more.

Q. Why don't Suwannee workers have "regular jobs?"
A. Suwannee assignments are "regular jobs" demanding the skills and attention of only proven professionals. Our nurses and healthcare associates find that the flexibility of "per diem" and travel assignments are a better match with family responsibilities and busy lifestyles.

Q. What types of clients does Suwannee specialize in?
A. A diverse base of medical professionals enables Suwannee to answer the demands of a wide range of healthcare staffing situations. Big city hospitals, neighborhood clinics, nursing homes and corrections campuses are among the satisfied recipients of Suwannee care... as are a growing number of homecare patients.

Q. Do Suwannee workers meet healthcare industry standards?
A. Suwannee's reputation for excellence is founded on our guarantee that all Suwanee healthcare staff meet or exceed all state, local and institutional conditions and requirements including verification of up-to-date certifications, evaluations and licensing.

Q. How do Suwannee workers get paid?
A. Suwannee workers are Suwannee employees. That means we handle the payroll as well as insurances, benefits and incentives. We're geared to interact smoothly with our clients' staff tracking procedures. And Suwannee employees enjoy direct deposit and same day pay as well as no-wait benefits.

Q. What if client staffing needs arise at night or on weekends?
A. Suwannee never sleeps. Thats why you'll reach a skilled and dependable Suwannee staffing counselor anytime you call... 24/7 including holidays! Your staffing counselor will work with you to meet your critical assignment needs in a timely and quality-assured manner.

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