Before I get into telling you what I like about working with Host Healthcare, and even some things that I dislike about the company… I’m going to tell you why I’m qualified to write this post – and why you should trust me!
I have been a travel nurse (on and off) since 2016 (I’m currently writing this post in 2023) – 7 years. I have seven years of experience with great travel nurse agencies, awful travel nurse agencies, fabulous recruiters, lackluster recruiters – trust me when I tell you that I have seen it all! Throughout my seven years, I’ve truly enjoyed working with Host Healthcare. While they haven’t always been my “go-to” company, I’m always excited about landing an assignment with Host. (By the way, I always recommend working with two recruiters at once; you can read why here). Below I’m going to tell you what I like about working with Host Healthcare and what I dislike about working with Host Healthcare, so buckle up!
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What is Host Healthcare and Where is Host Healthcare Based?
If you’re reading this post and wondering what Host Healthcare is, I’m about to tell you! Host Healthcare is an award-winning healthcare staffing agency based in the United States. The company places nurses and allied healthcare travelers in positions across the US and staffs in all 50 states.
Host Healthcare is located in San Diego, California. The company was founded in 2012 by Adam Francis and was acquired by Medical Solutions parent company in 2022; although it still functions as its own brand.
How Many Employees Does Host Healthcare Have?
According to Zippia, Host Healthcare employs 350 people. 82% of employees are women, and 18% are men. The average employee stays at Host Healthcare for 3.7 years.
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What Benefits Does Host Healthcare Offer?
One of my favorite things about working with Host Healthcare is the great benefits that they offer. Below you’ll find some of my favorite benefits!
- 24/7 support
- Licensure/certification reimbursement
- Travel and professional development reimbursement – Including scrubs, medical equipment, etc
- Housing support (including pet-friendly options)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance – Starts on day one of assignment and allows 30 days of coverage as long as you’re signed up for another assignment with Host within 30 days
- Free CEUs
- 401K matching – Eligible six months after your first start date; Host will start matching after one year (or after completing 1,000 hours)
- Student loan reimbursement
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What I Like About Working with Host Healthcare
My favorite thing about working with Host Healthcare is that I’ve never once felt pressured to do something that I haven’t wanted to do. I feel heard by the recruiters at Host, I feel like they truly have my best interest at heart, and they aren’t pushing me to do anything that I don’t want to do. (Which I have experienced with other companies unfortunately).
When I take an assignment with Host, I know that I’m in good hands and if something goes wrong, I know that they are there to help me out. I also want to point out that when COVID was rampant (in 2020), Host had a PAID sick leave policy. (That’s something that was difficult to find anywhere else). From my understanding, they still have a COVID policy regardless of your vaccination status.
What I Dislike About Working with Host Healthcare
I have to grasp at straws here because there isn’t much that I dislike about Host Healthcare, but I have heard from other travelers (with Host) say that they have at times, had difficulty getting in touch with their recruiter. Again, I haven’t experienced this but when you speak to a recruiter I suggest asking what their boundaries are with their phone and if it’s an emergency situation, who you should get in touch with. (Fill out this form to speak with a recruiter).
Host Healthcare Reviews
Like I mentioned earlier, I love Host and after reading some of the reviews across the internet, other travelers love Host too! In fact, Host Healthcare has 5/5 stars on Facebook, 4.9/5 stars on Google, 4.8/5 stars on Glassdoor, 4.7/5 stars on Indeed, 98.3/100 Travel Nurse Central reviews, and 19.5/20 on Highway Hypodermics.
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As you can see, I have tons of experience in the world of travel nursing, and I also truly enjoy working with Host Healthcare. If you have any questions about the company or travel nursing, leave a comment below!
Travel Nurse Essentials
FOR HOUSING
- VRBO
- Extended Stay America
- Hello Landing – Use code “PassportsandPreemies” for $250 off your first standard Landing stay
FOR RECRUITERS
- Fill out this form to connect with my favorite recruiter, Jess
FOR TRAVELING TO/DURING YOUR ASSIGNMENT
- To book a flight, I recommend this booking platform or Skyscanner to compare options
- If you need to rent a car, I recommend Discover Cars
FOR WORK
TO EXPLORE YOUR NEW “HOME”
- For tours I recommend Get Your Guide, Viator, Take Walks, & Devour Tours (available in select cities)
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