Obviously, eJane is very different than the traditional agency staffing relationship.  One difference is the status of eJane travel nurses.  For the most part, the travel nurse will function in an “independent contractor” role, pretty much as defined by federal employment guidelines.

What is different from hiring an independent contractor travel nurse than hiring an employee of an agency? 

• Lower hourly rate for independent contractor than for an agency travel nurse
• Significant savings (you and the travel nurse split the agency mark-up)
• No middle man/no relationship with travel nurse agencies
• Contract is between the healthcare provider and the travel nurse/independent contractor
• Healthcare provider will be responsible for following federal and local guidelines for “independent contractors” to, at least, include the following:

          >  Healthcare provider is required to file a 1099 at the end of the tax year

          >  Healthcare provider pays for workers compensation coverage

          >  Healthcare provider is responsible for drug screens, background checks,

              professional reference checks and employment history verification