October 18, 2007 Highlights from the Recent Travel Nurse Industry Summit in Chicago   HEALTHCAREseeker.com President, Stephen Halasnik, recently came back from the Travel Nurse Industry Summit and below are some of the highlights.     Travel Nurses are being used more this year then last Locum Tenens ( Doctors) are the most in demand Allied Travelers is next and then Travel nurses. The large Travel companies are paying the lowest rates Hospitals rank Travelers C- verses last years B More Hospitals plan on using Travelers (46%) Hospitals plan on using more Travelers then Per diem 85% of people on 1099 prefer it There is 50% more Healthcare jobs then in 2002 Travel Nurses- 63% Hospitals, 10% clinics, FL, CA, TX, NY are largest states for Traveler use Travelers love: getting into needy Hospitals Travelers hate: Unprofessional agencies Hospitals love: ability to staff up quickly with Travelers Hospitals hate: Travelers who are not good at jobs Dept. of Defense and VA Hospitals...more Travelers Nursing shortage predictions are accurate Economy is slowing but doesn't affect Hospitals yet Outpatient surgery growing at 80%, Hospitals 10%         HEALTHCAREseeker.com, A JCAHO Travel Nursing certified company, places Travelers into positions in all 50 states. We are the #1 fastest growing company in our industry according to Staffing Industry Analysts. We know that Travelers have their choices in the firms they work with. We will differentiate ourselves to Travelers by being more flexible, by paying more and by being the industry standard for service/ innovation/ information. www.healthcareseeker.com