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The Market Now and Who We Are
I’ve caught myself doing something over the past few weeks that I don’t love. Looking back. Remember when things felt clearer? When the model worked? When effort reliably turned into results? It’s tempting to frame those moments as wisdom or experience. A lot of the time—it’s avoidance. We can’t be romantic about…
Read MoreLinkedIn: A Platform for Healthcare Workers?
LinkedIn: A Platform for Healthcare Workers? Earlier this week I saw a short-form piece of content where the creator stated that LinkedIn “isn’t built for healthcare workers.” His point was that LinkedIn works for executives, but frontline staff have no interest in corporate chatter about innovation or AI. I’ll concede part of that. Healthcare workers…
Read MoreOliver Feakins | On the Clock // Off the Record | Episode 5
In this episode of On the Clock // Off the Record, we sit down with Oliver Feakins, CEO and President of TrackFive, to dive into his 17 years of experience in the staffing industry. Oliver shares insights on transparency, growth, and the human side of staffing that are sure to resonate with professionals across industries.…
Read MoreFive Truths That Will Never Change in Staffing
5 Truths That Will Never Change in Staffing First off, I want to thank my friend Keith Weightman, RVP at Bullhorn for this idea. He’s a constant on LinkedIn, and his content always makes me stop and think. A few days ago he posted 5 Truths That Will Never Change in Staffing…from his perspective. So,…
Read MoreThe Origin Story of Atlas MedStaff®
The Unlikely, Unshaven, and Unapologetically Human Origin of Atlas MedStaff (and Travel Healthcare) Long before Atlas MedStaff became one of the most trusted names in healthcare staffing, it began—as all great ideas do—with failure, questionable decision-making, and a man named Claudius Jebidiah Atlas III. Claudius wasn’t a doctor. He wasn’t a nurse. He wasn’t even particularly…
Read MoreUnderstanding Behavior: It’s Not Personal, It’s Practical
Normally my blog pieces are for our travelers. The healthcare professionals that trust us with their professional license, and in turn their career. It’s a responsibility that I take very seriously and I like to communicate with all of you as much as I can. But this one is for our recruiters (or recruiters in…
Read MoreUnapologetically Human
Healthcare isn’t a product in a factory. It’s not a line of code. It’s not scalable in the way software is — and that’s because it’s deeply, beautifully, messily human. In a world increasingly powered by AI, automation, and digital platforms, it’s easy to forget the most essential truth about healthcare: it only works because people…
Read MoreFive-time BluePipes champion — Thank you
What makes an agency one of the best travel nurse companies, and why should you care? BluePipes: Your Healthcare Career Simplified. Join Now For Free. That’s how their website greets you. A simple yet strong call-to-action. Maybe your career isn’t so simple? This implies that a click of a button could fix that. Why not…
Read MoreIs it ok to use the term ‘Gypsy Nurse’ for ‘travel nursing’? Our answer may surprise you
Embrace being a travel nurse, but not at the expense of others There has been something on my mind for a while. Keep in mind, this is strictly my opinion, but I’ve been in this industry for 18 years now. So, at the very least, I’d like to think it’s an informed opinion. I’ve seen…
Read MoreOur nine-time INC 5000 recognition is because of you
Atlas MedStaff is recognized on the INC 5000 List for the ninth year in a row By Rich Smith Co-Founder / CMO, Atlas MedStaff We made the Inc 5000 again! For the ninth time. Actually … that makes nine years in a row. I can tell you it doesn’t get old. It’s an honor. …
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