Entrants can submit as many designs as they like, using the extremely simple and user friendly design interface at Fibers.com or they can submit their own designs created by using any number of design programs. The winning designs will be chosen through a combination of a judging panel as well as an online voting system at Fibers.com. Entries are being accepted now through May 12th, 2012 at 11:59pm; registered users can vote for three total entries. Contestants are strongly encouraged to post their entries on as many social networking sites they may belong to, in hopes to get the most votes.

“We really enjoy making Nurses Week something special for our Traveling Nurses and Nurses everywhere, and this t-shirt design contest is definitely one of our favorite things we do to celebrate National Nurses Week,” said Craig Meier, Senior Vice President. “The whole point of our celebration is to bring a little fun to our Nurses who work so hard day in and day out. This year I think will be even better since we’re having the Nurses design the funniest t-shirt that represents their profession. I’m really looking forward to seeing all the great designs as they come in!”

The three winning designers will have their t-shirt design available for purchase at Fibers.com while the grand prize winner receives and iPad 3, second place will receive an iPod Nano and third prize receives an iTunes gift card. All winners will also get vouchers to use at Scrubadoo.com and Fibers.com online stores and t-shirts of their winning design.

“We’ve had so much fun with the Nurses Week t-shirt design contests in the past we couldn’t wait to host this year’s contest,” said Melody Stone, Fibers.com marketing manager. “It’s always so exciting to see the entries start rolling in and everyone’s creativity and passion for Nursing.”

The ‘3rd Annual Nurses Week Humerus T-shirt Design Contest’ will run on Fibers.com from April 16th and ending on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing and the last day of National Nurses Week, which officially begins on May 6th.
For more information, including rules, about the Medical Solutions and Fibers.com ‘3rd Annual Nurses Week Humerus T-shirt Design Contest,’ please visit http://www.Fibers.com/contests/nurses-week-2012

Grand Prize

• iPad 3 – 16G – WiFi
• $100 Voucher to Fibers.com
• $100 Voucher to Scrubadoo.com
• Three T-shirts printed with 1st place design ($90 value)

Second Prize

• iPod Nano – 16G
• $75 Voucher to Fibers.com
• $50 Voucher to Scrubadoo.com
• Two T-shirts printed of 2nd place design ($60 value)

Third Prize

• $100 iTunes gift card
• $50 Voucher to Fibers.com
• $25 Voucher to Scrubadoo.com
• One T-shirt of 3rd place design ($30 value)

About Medical Solutions
Medical Solutions, Inc. was one of the first travel nurse and allied healthcare staffing companies to be certified by the Joint Commission and has been continuously certified since 2004. Its focus is on meeting the urgent and short-term staffing needs of its clients with highly skilled Allied Health professionals, Nurses and Technologists. A nationwide network of travelers allows Medical Solutions to help its client hospitals continue to provide excellent patient care amidst a Nursing and Allied Health shortage. Medical Solutions has contracts with nearly 1200 client hospitals nationwide and is one of the fastest growing companies in the travel nursing and allied health industry. Visit http://www.medicalsolutions.com to learn more.

About Fibers.com
Since 2009 the self-expression advocates at Fibers.com have worked to make designing, selling and buying t-shirts fun and easy. A cornerstone of the Fibers philosophy is participating in social-responsibility and charitable giving, and developing like-minded partnerships. Fibers actively partners with non-profits, artists, and organizations to help them raise money, awareness, and engage their fans. Visit http://www.Fibers.com for more information.

About Scrubadoo.com
Scrubadoo.com is a Minneapolis based purveyor of health care apparel that is committed to providing a superior customer experience for retail or bulk medical uniform needs. The Company offers quality medical uniforms from Dickies, Landau, Urbane, Cherokee, White Swan, Peaches, and more. Scrubadoo.com’s commitment to service starts with high touch customer service and an exclusive hassle free returns program. Visithttp://www.Scrubadoo.com to shop for your healthcare apparel needs.

This was the first time Medical Solutions has taken part in the Staffing Industry Analyst’s survey which included over 140 different staffing companies from various industries. Quantum Workplace, an Omaha, Neb.-based firm, conducted the research and rankings for Staffing Industry Analysts, which included internal employees.

Staffing Industry Analysts, the global advisor on contingent work, announced the results of the Best Staffing Firm to Work for survey at its annual Executive Forum. More than 17,000 staffing firm employees participated. “This is an exhaustive survey we undertook in conjunction with Quantum Workplace, with the goal to understand how employees of staffing companies felt about the firms they work for,” stated Jon Osborne, VP of Research, at Staffing Industry Analysts. “A new feature this year, we also surveyed temporary employees who were placed by these staffing firms,” continued Osborne.

At Medical Solutions, success is a direct result of putting employees first and treating them well. The company constantly offers training and sends employees to workshops and conferences to help improve their skills within their range of duties. The environment at the company is comprised of empowering, recognizing and appreciating its employees helps create and maintain strong relationships with its client hospitals and traveling healthcare professionals. The staff also takes part in many monthly outings and events which have included going to the movies, bowling and other team building activities. Employees are also invited to enjoy various amenities such as a fully stocked kitchen for a quick lunch or challenge one another to friendly games of pool, foosball and pinball. Empowering their employees to be the best is a big part as to why the company is regarded as a great place to work.

“With any company, the people make it a great place to work and we are fortunate to have wonderful, caring, fun people,” said Craig Meier, Senior Vice President. “So many friendships and business relationships are solidified simply because we all are here to help each other succeed and have fun doing it! This award represents every single person at Medical Solutions. Being recognized because of our employee’s feedback is a great indicator that we’ve created a work environment that leads to happiness and career success… and we couldn’t be more proud!”

The nationwide survey involved a 40-question survey that measured 10 key employee engagement categories. The results and subsequent rankings are based entirely on employee feedback, and winners are chosen based on the highest overall composite score.

“Medical Solutions is thrilled to be recognized as a 2012 Best Staffing Firm to Work For,” said Christy Johnston, Chief People Officer. “From the beginning, we have focused on creating a positive culture where our people feel valued and recognized for their efforts. We truly believe that by setting the example and use of our servant leadership style supports a work environment where people want to provide the best experience for our customers, both inside and outside our walls. Our company is where it is today, first and foremost because of our extraordinary people!”

Medical Solutions was recognized and honored at the 2012 Staffing Industry Executive Forum on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. The final rankings and results will also be released in a special edition of Staffing Industry Review.

About Staffing Industry Analysts
Staffing Industry Analysts is the global advisor on contingent work. Known for its independent and objective insights, the company’s proprietary research, award-winning content, data, support tools, publications and executive conferences provide a competitive edge to decision-makers who supply and buy temporary staffing. In addition to temporary staffing, Staffing Industry Analysts also covers related staffing sectors. Founded in 1989, acquired by Crain Communications Inc in 2008, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, England. For more information: StaffingIndustry.com

President and CEO Scott Anderson is proud of the hard work and devotion each and every employee contributes on a daily basis. “This award is a reflection of who we are as a company and I am honored to be surrounded by such an extraordinary team. We are a company whose foundation is built on trust, care, appreciation and respect. Our people, our culture and their happiness are what set us apart and the end result has been outstanding growth and success. The most important part of our company is our people and that’s why Medical Solutions is the best place to work!” Anderson said.

At Medical Solutions, the philosophy is employees come first and when they’re treated well, success is sure to follow. As a leader in the healthcare staffing industry it is important to the company to constantly look to improve upon its processes and use of technology while harboring the ideas of their employees to contribute to the company’s success. According to Anderson and co-owner Dale Williams, empowering their employees to be the absolute best is another important reason why the company is such a great place to work.

“Medical Solutions is successful because of our people….all of our people,” said Christy Johnston, Chief People Officer. “Every individual we hire is hand selected knowing that they will work successfully within our culture before they walk through the door on their first day. We attract and retain the best and if we continue to do our job as Leaders by serving them, that shouldn’t change. I am privileged to work beside every single person here.”

Many of the activities and event planning range from going to see a movie in the afternoon, paintball competitions, family carnivals and picnics. There is also an in-house concierge to handle life’s little tasks that some may not have time for during the work day. The staff is also invited to enjoy either of the two kitchens stocked with lunch and breakfast items or a simple snack. The company also has a break room full of games with everything from billiards, foosball & ping-pong to video games and a pinball machine.

In addition to putting employees in positions to succeed, the company also provides many perks and events that are not only fun, but build stronger relationships within. “There is no reason why we can’t have fun at work,” said Craig Meier. “Of course, we have goals and we are dedicated to achieving them but we also understand the relationships and friendships we build at work are an important part of our day.”

Medical Solutions corporate environment which is comprised of empowering, recognizing and appreciating its employees helps create and maintain strong relationships with its client hospitals and traveling healthcare professionals. The teamwork mentality is what helps eliminate worry within the minds of the Traveler’s and hospital staffing professionals, allowing them to focus solely on providing patients with excellent care.

About the 2011 Best Places to Work in Omaha
The competition, which was sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Baird Holm LLP, is based on a survey of employee satisfaction and is used to boost satisfaction in the workplace by measuring feedback for participating companies to help them gauge their employee happiness. The results are used by businesses to further improve working conditions for their employees.

The guide, presented in infographic form, details information on the required education, experience and necessary skills required for travel nursing. Due to the national nurse shortage resulting in high demand for nurses, travel nursing has become an increasingly intriguing career path for many nursing students.

It is Medical Solutions’ goal to lead students on the correct path. “We see so many of our younger social network fans wanting to become travel nurses, but aren’t sure how to start. We wanted to point them in the right and successful direction,” said Jeff Long, Marketing Manager.

The student guide is currently posted on their website and is also available in a printable version. It will be presented on a number of nursing and healthcare blogs later this week.

About Medical Solutions, Inc.

Medical Solutions, Inc. was one of the first travel nurse and allied healthcare staffing companies to be certified by the Joint Commission and has been continuously certified since 2004. Its focus is on meeting the urgent and short-term staffing needs of its clients with highly skilled allied health professionals, nurses and technologists. A nationwide network of travelers allows Medical Solutions to help its client hospitals continue to provide excellent patient care amidst a nursing and allied health shortage. Medical Solutions has contracts with nearly 1100 client hospitals nationwide and is one of the fastest growing companies in the travel nursing and allied health industry. Visit MedicalSolutions.com to learn more.

The new Loyalty Program compliments the many other benefits Medical Solutions offers to its Traveling Nurses, Therapists and Techs. The program was designed to reward Traveling Healthcare Professionals that choose to work with Medical Solutions on an ongoing basis.

“A lot of other loyalty programs in our industry have so many hoops that a traveler has to jump through to actually qualify, this one doesn’t. Our goal was to create a program that rewards travelers’ loyalty as easily as possible.”

In the Travel Nursing industry, research has shown that a good Recruiter is the main reason travelers stay with a certain agency, but now Medical Solutions hopes the new Loyalty program will be yet another reason for travelers to continue to work with them.

“We are fortunate to have so many loyal travelers and we feel it is important to recognize their commitment,” said Craig Meier, Senior Vice President. “Our travelers have a choice of agencies to work with and we are honored they continually choose our company. Our customer service starts by understanding our traveler’s goals and needs. Strong relationships are essential to our business and we build a foundation centered around helping people reach their goals through exciting experiences. The new loyalty program is way for us to thank you!”

Being a Traveling Nurse can already be a demanding career choice, which is why the program was designed to be effortless and easy. Each Medical Solutions traveler is automatically enrolled in the program when they start an assignment. Travelers will receive regular email updates telling them where they are on their way to reaching the goal of 600 hours worked. Every time a traveler hits their goal of 600 hours he or she will receive a $600 bonus. It is that simple.

Meier also states, “A lot of other loyalty programs in our industry have so many hoops that a traveler has to jump through to actually qualify, this one doesn’t. Our goal was to create a program that rewards travelers’ loyalty as easily as possible. So we kept it simple, 600 hours equals $600. It can’t get much more simple than that.”

With the new Loyalty Program, one thing asked of its Travelers is to focus on their traveling careers and patient care, Medical Solutions will take care of the rest.

Just recently the company has re-launched its newly designed website as well as a new mobile friendly version. The company has also created a new brand identity which is a direct result of continued growth and its overall objective to widen the reach and appeal to the modern day healthcare professional.

Patrick Fuerstenau, Brand Craftsman at Medical Solutions said, “The sweepstakes will be a great Medical Solutions brand marketing effort as well as a great opportunity for traveling healthcare professionals to win prizes that can be invaluable during their travels between job assignments.”

Medical Solutions “Room 2 Roam” Mobile Sweepstakes prize details:

20 weekly winners will receive one Mobile Phone Accessory Kit.

One Grand Prize winner will receive an Apple iPad 2 (16G – WiFi + 3G)

Prize Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years or older, a person residing in the United States and a licensed traveling healthcare professional.

Sweepstakes timeframe: Room 2 Roam Mobile Sweepstakes starts September 1, 2011 at 12:00am (CST) and ends October 31, 2011 at 11:59pm (CST).

Official rules: Official rules and details can be found on the Medical Solutions website.

Omaha, NE – Congratulations to Chris Johnson.

Chris was nominated by his travel nurses on Prophecy’s Healthcare’s Facebook page and won a $100 Visa Gift Card.

Here is just one of the great quotes about him:

”I am a traveler with Medical Solutions. I have worked for a year with one recruiter, Chris Johnson. Not only has he had to deal with me, but he has gone through some personal major life changes. And yet he calls me back every time, takes care of some of my odd requests, makes sure I have a place that I can live with my cats that travel with me, and has kept me working steady for a year where I want to work, when I want to work. All that and still dealing with me, I would like tosubmit him for recognition.” ~Pat

We are proud of Chris and all the awesome work he does for his travelers. Here is a link to the article about what makes Chris a great travel nurse recruiter and click here to learn more about Chris (and his softer side).

The launch of the new mobile site, redesigned website and brand identity are a direct result of the continued growth the company has experienced and its goal to broaden its reach and appeal to the modern healthcare professional.
“The method of attracting customers to a company’s website via traditional methods is changing. We need to go where our customers live, work and play, be transparent, provide value, develop meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships,” said Dale Williams, Medical Solutions co-founder. “The mobile technology we are rolling out will allow us to be a part of their community. It is being…More about our customer and less about us”

The new mobile website enables Nurses and other healthcare professionals to easily access the most popular services of medicalsolutions.com through their internet-enabled devices and performs like applications (apps) found on most smartphones, with one difference being the site is accessed through a web browser. The mobile site will provide convenient access to important online tools such as a newly designed job search, a simple, easy application format, educational and testimonial videos, news and announcements, and important information about Medical Solutions.

“As a web marketing company for the healthcare staffing industry, Staffing Robot constantly seeks out innovative clients that are leaders in the space,” said Jason Lander, Founder, and Chief Promoter. “Medical Solutions was the perfect company to partner with for developing the first mobile website in the medical staffing industry. They recognized the value of providing their services in a mobile environment and stepped up to the challenge of helping to advance the industry.”

In addition to the new mobile website, Medical Solutions also redesigned its current website which takes advantage of today’s standards in web design and flow, all of which makes it easier for visitors to navigate around the site. The company has always focused on its travelers and clients and many of the new highlights of the site revolve around its core customers.

One of the key new features of the website reinforces Medical Solutions commitment to putting the customer first with a main page that functions like a photo gallery full of user submitted photos which link to stories of their favorite experiences and travels.
A second innovation to the site is the newly designed job search function. Users can now look for jobs by simply choosing between three search filters; job title, job specialty and state. The job search function has been made easier and will help candidates search and apply for jobs while on the move.

The final component to the new brand identity is the creation of a logo which includes a new typeface and visual elements that represent diversity and individuality using a palette of five colors that can be applied across a range of media. The new brand identity is designed to better reflect Medical Solutions customer first mentality, built on a continuing history of innovative ideas and services that meet the needs of traveling healthcare professionals as well as hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

About Staffing Robot:
Staffing Robot will change the way you think about marketing your healthcare staffing company on the web. From creative website and mobile website design, to staffing products that will improve your business, to strategic marketing campaigns that work – we help you promote your brand and achieve your goals. We know the subtleties and complexities of the healthcare staffing industry and apply our knowledge to your business objectives to help you be successful. For more information about Staffing Robot, visit staffingrobotonline.com or call 971.533.8839.

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www.wyoming.gov – The State of Wyoming
www.wyomingtourism.org – Wyoming’s Official State Travel Website
wyoparks.state.wy.us – Wyoming State parks and Cultural Resources

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www.wv.gov – Your West Virginia Directory
www.wvtourism.com – West Virginia Family Vacations
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www.wvonline.com – West Virginia information guide
wvweb.com – Your gateway to West Virginia

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www.washington.org – Official Tourism Site of Washington D.C.
www.dcpages.com – Washington DC City Pages
www.greaterwashington.org – Greater Washington Initiative Home
www.citymuseumdc.org – Washington D.C. Historical Society
www.dcguide.com – Guide through Washington

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www.experiencewashington.com – Washington State Tourism
www.access.wa.gov – Access Washington
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www.virginia.org – Vacation in Virginia
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www.travelsd.com – South Dakota the Mount Rushmore State
gfp.sd.gov/ – South Dakota State Parks

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www.southcarolina.com – South Carolina where dreams become memories

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travel.michigan.org – Pure Michigan Travel
www.michiweb.com – Northern Michigan Connection, Lodging, Vacation Travel, Michigan,The Upper Peninsula
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www.indianahistory.org – Indiana Historical Society

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www.visitid.org – Official Idaho Vacation and Travel Planning Guide
www.fishandgame.idaho.gov – Idaho Fish and Game
www.idahoparks.org – Idaho State Parks and Recreation

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www.hvcb.org – Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
www.hawaiiparks.org – Hawaii Recreation and Park Association

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www.georgia.gov – Online access to Georgia government
www.georgia.org – Welcome to Georgia
www.gastateparks.org – Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Georgia Encyclopedia – The New Georgia Encyclopedia

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www.tourism.state.ct.us – Visit Connecticut – State of Connecticut Office of Tourism – Official CT Tourism Site
www.visitconnecticut.com – Visit New England
dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/index.htm – Connecticut State Parks and Forests

Travel nursing jobs in Colorado let you experience everything this amazing state has to offer.

State web sites:
www.colorado.gov – The Official Site of the State of Colorado
www.colorado.com – Colorado Getaway
www.coloradoguide.com – Colorado Guide – Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding and More…
www.parks.state.co.us – Colorado State Parks
www.coloradoparks.org – Colorado Parks

Travel nursing jobs in California let you experience everything this breathtaking state has to offer.

State web sites:
www.ca.gov – Welcome to California
www.visitcalifornia.com – California Tourism
www.cprs.org – California Park and Recreation Society
www.parks.ca.gov – California State Parks
countingcalifornia.cdlib.org – Counting California

Travel nursing jobs in Alabama let you experience everything this amazing state has to offer.

State web sites:
www.800alabama.com – Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel
www.alabama.gov – The Official Website of the State of Alabama
www.arpaonline.org – Alabama Recreation & Parks Association

Travel nursing jobs in Arkansas let you experience everything this beautiful state has to offer.

State web sites:
www.arkansas.com – Arkansas: The Natural State
www.arkansas.gov – The Official Website for the State of Arkansas
www.arkarpa.org – Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association
www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net – The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture

Travel nursing jobs in Arizona let you experience everything this exciting state has to offer.

State web sites:
www.arizonaguide.com – The Arizona guide from the Arizona office of tourism: official site of Arizona attractions, travel, vacations, and more!
www.az.gov – Arizona @ Your Service
www.pr.state.az.us – Arizona State Parks

Travel nursing jobs in Alaska let you experience everything this captivating state has to offer.

State web sites:
www.state.ak.us – The State of Alaska
www.travelalaska.com – Travel Alaska
www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks – Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
www.awrta.org – Alaska Wilderness Recreation and Tourism Association
www.alaska.com – Alaska.com – Alaska Travel, Jobs, Homes, Fishing, Hiking and more…

Travel nursing jobs in Vermont let you experience everything this unique state has to offer.

State web sites:
www.vermontvacation.com – Vacation the Vermont Way
www.vermont.gov – Vermont Welcome to the Green Mountain State
www.vtstateparks.com – Vermont State Parks
www.skivermont.com – Vermont Ski Resorts
www.travel-vermont.com – Official Vermont Tourism Site

Contestants can submit as many designs as they like, using the extremely easy and user friendly design interface at Fibers.com or they can submit their own designs created by using any number of design programs. The contest will run on Fibers.com from April 12th and end on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing and the last day of National Nurses Week, which officially begins on May 6th.

The winners will be chosen through a combination of an online voting system at Fibers.com and a panel of judges from all three companies. Voting is open through May 16th; registered users can vote for three entries. Designers are encouraged to share their entries through social networking sites they may belong to, in hopes to get the most votes.

“After watching the entries flood in from last year’s contest it was a no brainer to do it again this year,” said Craig Meier, Vice President of Sales and Client Development. “We love to give our Traveling Nurses and others a chance to express themselves, and what better way to do this than with a t-shirt contest! We’re thankful to have such wonderful partners in Fibers.com and Scrubadoo.com, without them there wouldn’t be a contest!”

All three companies are contributing to the prize packages and while the contest is open to everyone, Scrubadoo.com is offering each entrant a $10.00 gift card to use towards their next purchase of healthcare apparel to help encourage Nurses and other healthcare professionals to participate.

Brett Brohl, owner of scrubadoo.com said, “We here at scrubadoo.com respect the hard work and dedication of Nurses. Which is why we are excited to help be a part of a fun promotion like this during Nurses week.  We hope to have a great turn-out and look forward to seeing the creativity flow!”

“At Fibers we are once again thrilled to help Medical Solutions and now Scrubadoo.com by offering our t-shirt design tool and contest platform that helps companies engage their current community and attract new fans,” said Jessica Markenson, Marketing Manager. The nursing community will again be able to create t-shirts in a fun and inventive way that reflects the love of their profession.”

The Grand Prize for the contest is an Apple iPad 2, $100 gift card to scrubadoo.com and $100 gift card to Fibers.com, plus one shirt of the winning design. For more information and other prizes available, please visit http://www.Fibers.com/contests/nurses-week-2011

About Fibers.com

Fibers.com is an innovative website that gives site users the opportunity to design and order customized products, such as t-shirts, hoodies, and a variety of other clothing items. With our revolutionary technology, each and every design on the site is customizable, allowing you the freedom to go with your creative vision.

About Scrubadoo.com

Scrubadoo.com is an online retailer of medical uniforms.  It is our goal to make the lives of our clientele easier by providing an unforgettably – simple, secure, and amazing shopping experience.  If you wouldn’t tell your friends about us, we haven’t done our job!

Medical Solutions, Inc. was one of hundreds of companies to enter, securing its position on this prestigious list based on the strength of its culture, leadership, support, benefits and programs, as evaluated by its employees.

According to Scott S. Moore, founder of the event and partner at Baird Holm, there were four goals of the competition: “To honor companies that have created positive work environments; to recognize and share best practices; to promote Omaha and Omaha-area employers and to provide valuable feedback and data to participating companies to assist them in measuring levels of employee satisfaction and engagement.”

As one the fastest growing companies in the healthcare staffing industry, Medical Solutions is a company built on the philosophy that when employees are treated well, great things will follow. Putting their employees first and treating them well has been a catalyst in the company’s success. They achieve this by giving individuals the necessary tools and training to learn and grow professionally and personally.

“This is honestly the best company I have ever been a part of, I truly feel like I am part of a team where we all work together to accomplish similar goals, that alone is exciting and motivating to me,” said Mike Leising, Career Consultant. “I absolutely love the environment of the workplace. I think that its genius and very beneficial that Medical Solutions strives to imitate the cultures of other successful companies such as Google and Zappos. This mentality towards company culture and employee happiness has made these companies #1 in their markets and Medical Solutions is doing the same.”

Scott Anderson, president and co-owner Dale Williams believe empowering employees to be their best is what makes Medical Solutions a great place to work; whether it is providing an in-office concierge to handle life’s little chores or a relaxing break room stocked with snacks and fixings for quick meals, flat screen televisions, a game room with a pool table, foosball table and pinball machine; truly a place where employees can kick back and relax.

“Medical Solutions is thrilled to be amongst Omaha’s Best Place to Work winners,” said Christy Johnston, Chief People Officer. “Although the award is a positive illustration that we are a quality company, we’re most excited about the information it provides. It’s another outstanding source of feedback that we use to learn what we’re doing well, and where we can improve. Providing a place where our people enjoy coming to work and in turn reflect that in their service to our customers is key.”

Medical Solutions has learned that an environment of recognition, appreciation and empowerment with its staff translates to quality relationships with its traveling healthcare professionals and client hospitals. With the need for traveling nurses on the rise it is important the company makes the nurses’ transitions to a new career or location as comfortable as possible. The great teamwork at the company eliminates the worry for the travelers and hospital staffing professionals, allowing them to focus solely on providing patients with excellent care.

The combination of quality employees and a servant leadership model is a large part of why Medical Solutions is one of the fastest growing company in Nebraska and one of the fastest growing private healthcare staffing firms in the country. In addition to being named the Best Place to Work in Omaha in 2008, 2009, and again this year, Medical Solutions other recent honors include being listed in Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies for four consecutive years and ranking first among America’s fastest growing Travel Nursing firms according to Staffing Industry Analysts.

About the 2011 Best Places to Work in Omaha Award
The competition, which was sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Baird Holm LLP, is based on a survey of employee satisfaction and is used to boost satisfaction in the workplace by measuring feedback for participating companies to help them gauge their employee happiness. The results are used by businesses to further improve working conditions for their employees.

Entrants are asked to guess the winners in twenty different categories ranging from Best Picture, Music (Original Score) to Writing (Original Screenplay).

The contest, which is hosted on Facebook, offers three prizes awarded to the contestants with the most correct picks. The Grand Prize winner wins a new Blu-Ray Home Theater System, Second Place gets a Flip HD camera package and Third Place will receive a one year subscription to NetFlix, the world’s leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows.

1. Grand Prize-Samsung® Blu-Ray Home Theater System (approx. $450 value)
2. Second Prize-FLIP HD Ultra camera package (approx. $200 value)
3. Third Prize-NetFlix subscription for one-year ($120 value)

“Everyone watches movies and who doesn’t want a chance at winning some really cool prizes just for guessing at something. So we thought we’d have a little fun with it and draw attention to ourselves and our Facebook presence.” said Craig Meier, Vice President of Client Development and Sales.

The ‘Academy Awards® Prediction Contest’ is hosted on the company’s Facebook fan page the week leading up to the awards ceremony, February 21st through February 25th. Winners will be announced the following week.

The contest requires entrants to “Like” the company’s fan page first or already be a member of the page before playing as well as be currently working as a healthcare professional in the United States to participate. For more information, including rules, about the Medical Solutions ‘Academy Awards® Prediction Contest,’ please visit Medical Solutions’ Facebook page.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to Medical Solutions, Inc. and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used for sending subscribers company updates and announcements.

“Being recognized as one of the best recruiters in the traveling healthcare industry is truly a great achievement! Both Sarah and Jenifer are outstanding recruiters and their travelers obviously think the same,” said Scott Anderson, President of Medical Solutions. “This is the first time either has been distinguished as Recruiter of the Year and proves these women love the work they do. Both of them do an exemplary job of taking care of the needs and career goals of Nurses and Allied Health Professionals respectively.”

Sarah started her career at Medical Solutions five years ago and has been a recruiter for the last four years and overall she has been working within the healthcare staffing industry since 2001. She has rapidly become a top Nurse recruiter for the company amid the group of highly accomplished and dedicated sales staff and was awarded senior status in 2007. Sarah exemplifies the meaning of a Career Consultant/Recruiter with her ability to build strong relationships and fine attention to detail.

“It’s an honor to be named the Recruiter of the Year,” said Sarah. “I absolutely love my job and the people I am able to work with everyday here at Medical Solutions. But all the praise and thanks need to fall on my travelers. They are the ones that provide outstanding patient care, while traveling all around the country for Medical Solutions and if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be receiving this award. They have molded me into the recruiter and person that I am today.”

Jenifer began her career at Medical Solutions nearly two years ago and has helped place many therapists and rehab specialists in highly-demand, and well-paid travel therapy and rehab jobs top facilities all across the nation. Her clinical background has been a huge catalyst in her success and has led her to establish sound relationships with prospective traveling therapists and techs; she truly has found her calling.

“Receiving the award of Recruiter of the Year means that others recognize how much I care about them and truly want to help them,” said Jenifer Hamilton. “It means that they don’t just see me as a sales person but as a confidant, someone they can trust and lean on, and someone who is going to take care of them, both in personal and financial gain.”

Medical Solutions started in 1997 and quickly became one of the fastest growing companies in the traveling healthcare industry and was recently ranked among the top ten in the Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc. list of fastest-growing private healthcare staffing companies in the country as well as being ranked in the Inc. magazines Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in 2010.

Medical Solutions unmatched customer service provided to its traveling nurses and Allied health professionals is an integral part of the company’s growth. Every single traveling nurse, therapist and tech has a dedicated Career Consultant whose sole purpose is to fulfill their career goals with a focus on enhancing their lives by giving them the highest level of service than that of any other staffing agency.

The Joint Commission conducted an unannounced, on-site evaluation of Medical Solutions on October 26-27, 2010. The accreditation award recognizes Medical Solutions’ dedication to complying with the Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards on a continuous basis.

To become certified, Medical Solutions has met or exceeded several key functions within the inspection process such as methods for verifying the credentials and competence of healthcare staff. Certification also includes addressing standards in leadership, human resources, performance measurement and improvement, and information management.

“Health care organizations that contract with Medical Solutions can look to this certification as an assurance that the company demonstrates a commitment to providing and continuously improving quality services,” says Michele Sacco, M.S., executive director, Health Care Staffing Services Certification, Joint Commission.

“It is very validating to see that the processes that Medical Solutions has in place fit so well with the standards set up by The Joint Commission. Having the same goals is one of the reasons for our success as a company,” said Chris Ahl, Director of Operations at Medical Solutions. He also added, “Going through this certification review validates the quality of the processes we have put into place to help us partner with facilities by providing them with staff to provide the best patient care possible.”

Since the inception of this certification, specific to healthcare staffing companies, Medical Solutions has continued to exemplify the standards set forth by the Joint Commission. In December of 2004, Medical Solutions became one of the first staffing companies to become certified, or receive the “Gold Seal of Approval” under the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or what it is better known as today, The Joint Commission.

About The Joint Commission

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States, including more than 9,500 hospitals and home care organizations, and more than 6,300 other health care organizations that provide long term care, behavioral health care, laboratory and ambulatory care services. In addition, The Joint Commission also provides certification of more than 1,000 disease-specific care programs, primary stroke centers, and health care staffing services. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at JointCommision.org.

“The leaders of the companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression,” said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. “The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs.”

Medical Solutions is a Nebraska based healthcare staffing firm that specializes in placing Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Therapists in temporary travel assignments nationwide. What began as a single-person operation specializing in full-time nurse placements, has quickly become one of the fastest growing companies in the travel nursing industry.

Inc. magazine has recognized Medical Solutions for its sustained growth the last four years by placing the company in both the Inc. 500 & 5000 lists of fastest-growing companies in America. Just recently, Medical Solutions was again included for the third consecutive year in the Staffing Industry Analysts list of fastest-growing private staffing companies and ranked first among fastest-growing travel nursing companies. Today 82 internal employees work at Medical Solutions and currently provide travelers to over 1100 client hospitals and facilities nationwide.

“We again are truly honored and proud to be named to the Inc. Magazine Inc. 5000 list for four successive years, and to be listed among the fasting-growing companies in the United States,” said Scott Anderson, President and co-owner of Medical Solutions. “Our ranking in this year’s list represents our commitment to patient care and providing great service to our client hospitals and traveling healthcare professionals, all of which has helped sustain our success and growth during the turbulent economic times that most of us experienced the 18 months or so.”

Methodology

The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2006 to 2009. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by June 30, 2006. Additionally, they had to be based in the United States, privately held, for profit, and independent–not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies–as of December 31, 2009. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2006 is $80,000; the minimum for 2009 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. The top 10 percent of companies on the list constitute the Inc. 500, now in its 29th year.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,647, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com

Healthcare professionals in Nursing, Allied Health and Therapy are being asked to submit their favorite photo of their pets. Photo entries and voting begins August 12th and will continue through September 12th, 2010 at 11:59 pm. Contestants can enter any number of pets and anyone can vote for as many photos as they like, however those voting can only vote once per photo.

“I think it’s safe to say that our travelers love their pets and we do too,” said Craig Meier, Vice President of Client Development and Recruiting. “We recently conducted a survey with our travelers to determine their interests and received an overwhelming response about their “best friends” and how they couldn’t travel without them. We in turn thought a photo contest would be a wonderful way for our traveling nurses and therapists to show off their loved ones! I wish internal employees of Medical Solutions were eligible, because I feel my three dogs, ‘Cooper,’ ‘Izzy’ and ‘Bean’ would blow the completion away!”

Entries are being judged on a five-star rating system and winners will be selected by a panel of judges at Medical Solutions who will choose the winning photos based on the number of votes, average rating and preference. Entrants are encouraged to share their pictures through as many social networking sites they may belong to in hopes of drawing more attention to their pictures. The three winning pet pictures will be eligible for over $800 in e-gift certificates from PetSmart, the largest specialty retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets.

For more information, including rules, about the Medical Solutions ‘Cutest Pet Contest,’ please visit the Cutest Pet Gallery.

Grand Prize
$500 e-Gift Certificate to PetSmart

Runner-Up
$250 e-Gift Certificate to PetSmart

Third Prize
$100 e-Gift Certificate to PetSmart

Medical Solutions’ outstanding growth and success is primarily due to its relentless focus on providing exceptional service to its clients, healthcare travelers and staff. As a result, the company is also considered one of the most respected brands in the industry with more than 1,100 clients nationwide and an extensive network of highly talented Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists and other Allied Healthcare providers. Making this list for three consecutive years and continuously leading the travel nurse industry in growth is a direct result of the company’s successful implementation of this strategy.

“We are very excited to be recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts for the third consecutive year. It is an honor to make this list and validates our hard work and dedication to providing industry leading service to our clients, travelers and staff. Although 2009 was a difficult year, we were impacted significantly less than our competitors due to our unwavering strategic focus. Our formula works very well and now that the industry is experiencing a rebound, our traveler counts are already 30% higher than this time last year and growing. 2010 is proving to be a great year for our company and we’re looking forward to making this list for many years to come.” said Scott Anderson, President and co-owner of Medical Solutions.

Staffing Industry Analysts, an industry provider of business intelligence, market data, news and analysis, compiled the final list by analyzing the top staffing firms with compound average annual growth of 15% for the period between 2005 and 2009. “In previous years, SIA listed as “fastest growing” only firms with compound annual growth of 25% or more. This year, the threshold was lowered to 15% given the harsh economic reality of 2009. As a result, a total of 44 firms made the list,” said Craig Johnson, Sr. Editor, Staffing Industry Report. The list ranks various professional and commercial staffing companies serving the medical, information technology and legal industries. He also said that, “Of these 44 fast-growing firms, 24 would have met even last year’s tougher 25% criteria, about half as many scored that level of growth in the previous year’s list.”

About Staffing Industry Analysts

Staffing Industry Analysts is the premier advisory service about the contingent workforce. Known for its independent and objective insights, the company’s proprietary research, award winning content, data, support tools, publications, and executive conferences provide a competitive edge to decision?makers who supply and buy temporary staffing. In addition to temporary staffing, Staffing Industry Analysts also covers these related staffing service sectors: third?party placement, outplacement, and staff leasing (PEOs). Founded in 1989, acquired by Crain Communications Inc. in 2008, the company is headquartered in Los Altos, California, with offices in London, England. For more information visit: www.staffingindustry.com

The “Housing Education Video Series with Jill & Kim” covers a number of topics that a traveling nurse or therapist may have as they prepare for their traveling assignments with Medical Solutions. Subjects included in the series thus far consist of everything from choosing between company provided housing or using the housing per diem, what to do if you want to travel with your pets and whether or not you can expect a washer and dryer in the company housing.

“Kim and I take great pride in finding housing for traveling nurses and traveling therapists, helping them in any way we can,” said Jill Budler, Housing and Operations Manager. “We think these videos will help travelers that may be traveling with other companies or even on a housing stipend. We hope the videos can help ease the transition in to a new town so they can in return provide better quality care at the hospitals that they serve.”

The launch of the second series of videos, “On the Road: Our Travelers Stories” are travel nurse, therapist and tech produced video testimonials, of which employees of Medical Solutions are asked to share their experiences out on the road. The testimonials give insight into the world of traveling healthcare and cover such topics as things to do while out on assignment and the importance of their relationship with their Career Consultant. This gives each potential traveler the opportunity to view the opinions from real travelers that they may not have had access to otherwise.

Craig Meier, Vice President of Client Development & Sales says, “Medical Solutions prides itself on being a resource for travelers and people interested in traveling. A great customer service experience and positive relationships with everyone in the industry is the foundation of our company.” Craig Meier also added this about the launch of the video series, “We want everyone to feel comfortable coming to our website, calling our experienced Career Consultants and Client Managers a resource for information about the industry, whether you work for our company or not. We are here to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your staff.”

The video series are part of Medical Solutions effort to continually provide important tools to support those thinking of starting a career as a traveling healthcare professional, as well as assist its current travelers. The new video testimonials and housing education videos represent one of many social media and new media projects planned or currently underway for the company.

Medical Solutions, a leading travel nursing company and Fibers.com, an innovative custom clothing website, has announced the ‘Give It a Shot: Nurses Week T-shirt Challenge’ challenging contestants to design their own t-shirts focused on nurses in celebration of National Nurses Week.

Contestants can submit as many designs as they like, using the extremely easy and user friendly design interface at Fibers.com or they can submit their own designs created by using any number of design programs. The winning designs will be chosen through an online voting system at Fibers.com through May 16th, 2010 at 11:59pm; registered users can vote for three total entries. Designers are encouraged to share their entries through as many social networking sites they may belong to, in hopes to get the most votes.

The three winning designers will have their t-shirt design available for purchase at Fibers.com with $4.00 from each sale going to the March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. The contest winners will also receive a cash prize, vouchers to use at Fibers.com online store and t-shirts of their winning design.

“We are constantly thinking of new ways to show our appreciation for our traveling nurses and all nurses in general during the annual Nurses Week celebration,” said Craig Meier, Vice President of Client Development and Recruiting. “One week to celebrate our traveling nurses is never enough and we think a month long contest will not only raise awareness of Nurses Week but also be a fun way to get everyone involved in the festivities. We are very excited about this contest and can’t wait to see how creative our nurses and nurses everywhere can be!”

The ‘Give It a Shot: Nurses Week T-shirt Challenge’ will run on Fibers.com from April 12th and ending on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing and the last day of National Nurses Week, which officially begins on May 6th.

“We are thrilled to partner with Medical Solutions in hosting this Nurses Week contest,” said Josh Lohr, Promotions Manager at Fibers.com. “I think this a great opportunity for nurses and anyone else to express their ideas of what nursing means to them. Fibers.com is happy to support and promote such a fun and worthy cause.”

For more information, including rules, about the Medical Solutions and Fibers.com ‘Give It a Shot: Nurses Week T-shirt Challenge,’ please visit http://www.Fibers.com/contests/nurses-week-2010

About Fibers.com

Fibers.com is an innovative website that gives site users the opportunity to design and order customized products, such as t-shirts, hoodies, and a variety of other clothing items. With our revolutionary technology, each and every design on the site is customizable, allowing you the freedom to go with your creative vision. From editing text and changing the image design and colors to resizing images and switching around elements, you can create a truly unique look for your desired product. Fibers.com boasts a lightning-fast turnaround of 3 days, an unlimited amount of printing colors, and over 40 customizable products ranging in sizes Infant to 5X. Our printers use environmentally-friendly, water-based inks, and we offer an organic clothing line. Fibers.com also donates a portion of our profits to help public school kids through funding teacher projects and has helped 4,195 students to date!

Eligible Discounts

As a Medical Solutions employee, you’ll receive a 5% group discount on your VPI policy. Plus, owners of multiple pets are entitled to receive additional discounts!

Peace of Mind

With coverage from VPI, your pets are protected if they are injured or become ill. VPI policies are easy to use and reimburse you for eligible veterinary expenses related to surgeries, hospitalization, X-rays, prescription medications and more. Best of all, you’re free to visit any veterinarian, anywhere in the world.

Easy Enrollment

Call 877-PETS-VPI for a no-obligation quote or to begin your enrollment. Click the link for more information on Pet Insurance.

If you have questions about VPI Pet Insurance, how it works, what’s covered or anything else, please call your Career Consultant at 866-633-3548 for more information.

Anna “Chris” Creager, Med/Surg Registered Nurse, and Bobbi Polley, Medical Technologist, embody all that represents Traveler of the Year and both are truly dedicated healthcare professionals.

“Anna and Bobbi have both shown what it takes to be very successful travelers,” said Scott Anderson, President of Medical Solutions. “Each has a passion for adventure, fellowship and an unrequited desire for providing the absolute best in patient care. We are so honored that these two women chose to work with us and we couldn’t be more pleased to congratulate them on the award. This is a direct reflection of their loyalty to their professions and infallible integrity.”

Ms. Creager began traveling with Medical Solutions in 2007 and has completed 5 assignments. During her sixth (current) assignment she received word of a parent’s worst nightmare. Her daughter and grandson had been in a horrible car accident. It was assumed that she would be leaving her assignment to be with her loved ones, but after making sure the two were alright, she decided to stay. Anna said, “Although as a parent I would love to end my contract to be with my family, I made a commitment to the hospital and to Medical Solutions and I will honor my contract. The right thing to do is to stick out this contract to the end and show my family what dedication and hard work are truly about.” It’s nurses like Anna that give the nursing profession the respect it deserves.

Bobbi Polley started traveling with Medical Solutions in April of this year and has since extended her assignment multiple times to assist with a medical lab. She immediately jumped in with both feet to help the facility prepare for its next CLIA inspection. The clinical director as well as her supervisor constantly sent updates to Bobbi’s Career Consultant and the Client Manager at Medical Solutions to notify them of how well she was adjusting in such little time. Her ability to take ownership of any situation proved valuable as she was a key reason the facility passed its CLIA inspection with rave reviews. Her dedication and work ethic proved to be the catalyst to an unorthodox move made by the clinical director. Bobbi’s skills and experience led her to be promoted within the lab and her one time supervisor now reports to her. Bobbi’s ambition and workmanship is what led to her acknowledgement as Traveler of the Year. She should be looked upon by her peers as an outstanding example of a true professional.

These are just two of the many outstanding men and women whom Medical Solutions is delighted to work with. The company strives to provide superior service to its travelers by assigning a singular, dedicated Career Consultant for the traveler’s entire career. This unique approach allows each traveler to build a strong professional and personal relationship with their Career Consultant and work together to accomplish their career and travel goals.

The traveling healthcare profession is a specialized field that combines an individual’s commitment to superior patient care and their zeal for adventure. These qualities allow traveling healthcare providers the opportunity to further their careers and experiences while traveling to new and exciting locations all across the country.

“”Being named as one of the best recruiters in the traveling healthcare industry is a tremendous achievement. Both Chris and Jackie are outstanding recruiters and deserve this recognition,” said Scott Anderson, President of Medical Solutions. “This is the second year in a row Chris has been distinguished as Recruiter of the Year and it proves he does an extraordinary job taking care of the needs and goals of his nurses. Jackie has also done an amazing job with the therapy side of our business and has been an integral part in the growth of our Allied Health division. Her outstanding service and dedication to her travelers is second to none.””

Chris has been a recruiter in the industry for nearly four years and has been with Medical Solutions since the spring of 2007. He has rapidly become a top recruiter for the company amid the group of highly accomplished and dedicated sales staff. Chris exemplifies the meaning of a Career Consultant/Recruiter with his great interpersonal skills and fine attention to detail. It is no wonder why his nurses think so highly of him.

“It truly is a source of pride for me to be selected as Recruiter of the Year for the second year in a row. This award represents the strength of my relationships with my nurses.” Chris Wepfer stated. “I love the fact that I work for a company that is so focused on employee satisfaction, both internally and externally. The relaxed environment, phenomenal teamwork and focus of the internal staff allow me the luxury of being able to dedicate myself one-hundred percent to providing the best possible customer service for the nurses I am fortunate to work with.”

Jackie began her career at Medical Solutions in early 2008 and has helped place many therapists and rehab specialists in demanding, sought-after and well-paid travel therapy and rehab jobs at the nation’s top facilities. Because of her remarkable connections with travelers and strong ability to advise them on the demands and benefits of an assignment, Jackie is a favorite among her travelers.

“I love getting to know each and every one of my travelers and helping them achieve their goals gives me great satisfaction,” says Jackie Kirby. “I know what an important role we have as Career Consultants to our travelers and this recognition means I have made a difference in their careers and moreover, their lives and being nominated by them means the world to me.”

Medical Solutions started in 1997 and quickly became one of the fastest growing companies in the traveling healthcare industry and was recently ranked #1 in the Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc. list of fastest-growing private healthcare staffing companies in the country as well as being ranked No. 743 in the Inc. magazines Inc. 5000 list in 2009.

A major part of the company’s growth is the unparalleled level of customer service provided to their traveling nurses and Allied health professionals. Each traveling healthcare professional has a dedicated Career Consultant whose sole purpose is to fulfill their career goals with a focus on enhancing their lives by giving them the highest level of service than that of other staffing agencies.

In addition to this year’s BBB Integrity Award Winners, several other organizations that competed for the award were also honored. BBB Communications Director Margo Riekes stated, “The Integrity Award’s committee felt that the overall quality of this year’s applicants was very strong. Therefore some applicants were recognized with Honorable Mention. They also make honesty and integrity a high priority in the work place.”

“The success of any business is centered on building a relationship of trust with its customers, based on a foundation of solid business ethics,” said BBB President and CEO Jim Hegarty. “In today’s tough economic climate, honesty and integrity in the business workplace are more important than ever. This year’s winners share a commitment to serve their customers with the highest standards, and in doing so represent what is best about business.”

“Being awarded with an Honorable Mention Integrity Award by BBB demonstrates what Medical Solutions is all about. We have always tried to provide quality service for our customers through our strong belief in values,” said Christy Johnston, Chief People Officer of Medical Solutions. “By treating our customers in an honest manner, by using clear and consistent communication, making intelligent decisions, with passionate employees who are inspired by making a difference, we can’t lose. When we do things right at every level, it reflects through the success of our company.”

“Scott Anderson, president and co-owner of Medical Solutions said, “We are passionate about serving our staff, the community and our traveling nurses, therapists and client hospitals with the highest degree of integrity. It is quite an honor to be recognized by the Better Business Bureau as this award reflects our pledge to provide an outstanding customer and employee experience with only the highest ethical standards.”

Medical Solutions emphasis on quality customer service and its core values play an integral role in the success of the company. Awards such as the BBB Integrity Award Honorable Mention and Best Places to Work by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce are a representation of the company’s commitment to excellence. This commitment is a primary reason why the company continues to be one of the fastest growing companies in the country and is formally recognized as a leader in their industry.

About the Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau, Inc. (BBB) has been serving the region for more than 70 years and is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting trust between consumers and the business community. Accountability, education and recognition are key components to the BBB’s mission of fostering trust in the marketplace. Today, the BBB has a membership of more than 6,700 companies in Nebraska, South Dakota, and southeast Iowa. Consumers are encouraged to report complaints and possible scams to the BBB. The BBB annually honors organizations and companies that demonstrate exceptional business ethics with the prestigious Integrity Award. As a matter of policy, the BBB does not endorse any product, service, or company. For more information, please visit www.bbb.org.

Medical Solutions has experienced outstanding growth over the past three years. During that time, the company has grown more 389.6%, three times more than the median growth rate for companies making this year’s list. Additionally, the company’s revenue topped more than $43 million in 2008, more than four times the median revenue of companies making the list. The company was recently recognized as the fastest growing healthcare staffing company in the country by Staffing Industry Analysts and third overall among all segments of the staffing industry.

Scott Anderson, president and co-owner, of Medical Solutions said, “We are very excited and proud to be recognized for a third year in a row, and be amongst the fasting growing companies in the United States. The sweeping nature of the Inc. 5,000 list, that includes companies of all sizes from all sectors, makes this acknowledgement even more significant. Making the list is further validation that our industry leading customer service makes all the difference to our client hospitals and travelers, especially considering our major competitors experienced significant declines in 2008.”

Medical Solutions specializes in placing registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and various other allied health professionals in temporary travel assignments nationwide. The company was started in 1997 specializing in permanent placements of registered nurses. The company was purchased in 2001 by the current owners who abandoned this model and redesigned it to provide temporary healthcare staff beginning in 2002. Medical Solutions currently employs nearly 100 internal staff in its Omaha Nebraska office and is contracted with over 1,100 client hospitals in all 50 states including the government.

“Savvy trend spotters and those who invest in private companies know that the Inc. 5000 is the best place to find out about young companies that are achieving success through a wide variety of unprecedented business models, as well as older private companies that are still expanding at an impressive rate,” said Inc. 5000 project manager Jim Melloan. “That’s why our list is so eagerly anticipated every year.”

The 2009 Inc. 5000, serves as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Despite the ongoing recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list actually increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. The Inc. 5000 are responsible for creating more than 1 million jobs since their founding, making the list perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the economy. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found on Inc.com.

Methodology

The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2005, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they have to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent — not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies — as of December 31, 2008. Revenue in 2005 must have been at least $200,000, and revenue in 2008 must have been at least $2 million. The top 10 percent of companies on the list comprise the Inc. 500, now in its 28th year.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.

One of the core reasons behind Medical Solutions’ industry leading growth is because the company is built on the belief that when employees are treated well, good things will come. Medical Solutions has proven that an environment of gratitude, transparency, appreciation and empowerment with its staff translates into solid relationships with its traveling healthcare professionals and client hospitals. The company is highly focused on taking care of its employees. This ranges from an onsite company concierge to a Chief People Officer in charge of maintaining the company culture. This in turn creates a workplace where employees are truly focused on the needs of their clients and travelers. The ultimate goal for the clients and travelers of Medical Solutions is to spend their time working on providing quality patient care, not on their agency.

“Making the Staffing Industry Analysts list of fastest-growing companies for the second straight year is quite an honor. This achievement is one of many “best in class” acknowledgements our company has received over the past several years and represents another milestone in our goal of being the most highly regarded company in the industry. We’re thoroughly focused on providing superior customer service to our clients and travelers and have our outstanding staff to thank for the company’s success.” said Scott Anderson, President and co-owner of Medical Solutions.

Staffing Industry Analysts, an industry provider of business intelligence, market data, news and analysis, compiled the final list by analyzing the top staffing firms with compound average annual growth of 25% for the period between 2004 and 2008. The list ranks various professional and commercial staffing companies serving the medical, information technology and legal industries. In addition to 25% compound annual growth between 2004 and 2008, companies also must have had sales of at least $1 million in 2004. The average growth for all ranking companies is more than 50% per year since 2004, whereas the 2008 total industry growth was only 12 percent.

Medical Solutions has been able to prosper despite the economic downturn thanks to the company maintaining its values and culture says Craig Meier, Vice President of Client Development and Recruiting. “Weathering the storm has been tough, but I think we’ve been able to maintain because we have not sacrificed our core values and culture in order to gain short-term profits or make emotional decisions. It was not long ago when we were a small, new company fighting to gain market share and so we are used to it. We are fortunate to have great employees that believe and understand exceptional quality and customer service is our advantage. As long as we strive to improve each day in order to be the best at what we do, we will perform well, no matter what the industry and market does.”

Internally, the continued development of their new Allied Health division has played a large part in Medical Solutions’ growth. Its recent launch in 2008 allows Medical Solutions to provide another area of expertise to continue meeting the needs of their hospital clients. The Allied Health Division is anticipated to be 20% of the company’s overall sales by the end of 2009.

The combination of quality customer service, outstanding employees and a servant leadership model is a large part of why Medical Solutions is the fastest growing private healthcare staffing firms in the country. Last year alone, the company grew more than 43% with revenue of over $43 million. Medical Solutions, which was first formed in 1997 as a direct placement company, was purchased by the current owners in 2001 and restructured to solely provide healthcare travelers with initial sales beginning in 2002. The company recently moved its corporate headquarters to another location in Omaha effectively doubling its office space to accommodate the growth, was voted as one of the Top 5 companies to work for in Omaha in 2009 and is currently ranked No. 472 on the list of Inc. 500′s fastest growing companies.

About Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc.

Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc. is the premier research and analysis firm covering the contingent workforce. Known for its independent and objective insights, the company’s proprietary research, data, support tools, publications, and executive conferences provide a competitive edge to decision-makers who supply and buy temporary staffing. In addition to temporary staffing, Staffing Industry Analysts also covers these related staffing service sectors: third-party placement, outplacement, and staff leasing (PEOs). Founded in 1989, the company is headquartered in Los Altos, California. For more information visit StaffingIndustry.com

“While we are a travel healthcare staffing company, we don’t see ourselves as just another agency. We’ve known for some time the level of service our Career Consultants provide separates our company from our competitors. With that in mind, this updated title better represents the true scope of service they give to our travelers,” noted Scott Anderson, President of Medical Solutions.

Medical Solutions’ Career Consultants help traveling healthcare professionals find their next travel assignment anywhere in the U.S. by matching job opportunities with their career and travel goals. This is only the beginning of their service. Once an assignment is accepted, the Career Consultant works to take care of the traveler’s needs such as travel arrangements, temporary housing, information about the area and continues to serve as their single point of contact for the company. They are willing to go out of their way to make sure every assignment is an enjoyable and successful experience by solving any issues, lending an understanding ear, or even helping to find a babysitter.

“I can’t say enough good things about my Recruiter,” stated Ruth, a travel RN with Medical Solutions. “He has been there for me any time I have needed anything. I think that is what keeps me with Medical Solutions. In addition I feel the company really does care about their travelers!”

Medical Solutions has structured its staff in a way that allows the Career Consultants to focus on their travelers. The Career Consultants work tirelessly to build strong relationships with the travelers. Once a healthcare professional begins working with Medical Solutions, their Career Consultant will be with them through the course of their career with the company. This dedicated approach separates Medical Solutions from its competitors.

The attention to service by the Career Consultants is just one example of the emphasis Medical Solutions places on superior customer service. The company also lives and breathes customer service with their client hospitals as well as their internal employees.

Scott Anderson, President and CEO of Medical Solutions was excited the company has been recognized both years they’ve taken part in the survey. “We are honored to be included on this list for the second straight year,” Anderson said. “We strive to foster a culture where employees enjoy working and feel appreciated. It’s because of our great employees that we’re able to achieve awards such as this.”

One the fastest growing companies in the healthcare staffing industry, Medical Solutions is a company built on the philosophy that when employees are treated well, financial success will follow. For Medical Solutions, treating employees well means putting them in the best position to succeed. They do this by giving the individuals the room to learn and grow and the resources they need to thrive. Anderson and co-owner Dale Williams believe empowering employees to be their best is what makes Medical Solutions a great place to work; whether it is providing an in-office concierge to handle life’s little chores or a relaxing break room, equipped with an Xbox, Wii, ping pong table, foosball table and pinball machine, where the employees can unwind.

“Medical Solutions has a fresh and vibrant culture that values our employees. Especially when times are tough, we try to amplify the laughs and fun and focus on letting our people know how much they are appreciated,” noted Christy Johnston, the company’s Chief People Officer. “We have always felt that if you put your people first, the business will follow and we’re a true testament of that.”

Johnston’s position as the Chief People Officer was created with input from the result of the employees’ feedback from last year’s Best Places to Work in Omaha survey. As CPO, she oversees the development and management of the company’s people programs including hiring, training, development, recognition, appreciation and benefits to support and preserve the company’s employee-centric culture.

In addition to encouraging employee input, another major factor towards Medical Solutions’ success in building a great company is their ability to find and hire great employees. Medical Solutions uses a careful hiring process to identify top talent with qualities and attitudes that match their core values of being passionate, intelligent, inspiring and honest communicators. By placing an emphasis on referrals and personally interviewing every prospective employee, Anderson and Williams make sure each new hire will be a great fit to the Medical Solutions family. Not only does this process create a great team environment, but also builds loyalty and consistency.

Medical Solutions has learned that an environment of recognition, appreciation and empowerment with its staff translates to quality relationships with its traveling healthcare professionals and client hospitals. The great teamwork at the company eliminates unneeded strees for the travelers and the hospital staffing professionals they work with, allowing them to focus solely on providing quality patient care.

The combination of quality employees and a servant leadership model is a large part of why Medical Solutions is the fastest growing company in Nebraska and one of the fastest growing private healthcare staffing firms in the country. Last year alone, Medical Solutions grew more than 43 percent with revenue of over $43 million. The company, which was first formed in 1997, recently moved its corporate headquarters to another location in Omaha effectively doubling its office space to accommodate the growth and is currently ranked No. 472 on the list of Inc. 500′s fastest growing companies in 2008.

About the 2009 Best Places to Work in Omaha

The competition, which was sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Baird Holm LLP, is based on a survey of employee satisfaction and is used to boost satisfaction in the workplace by measuring feedback for participating companies to help them gauge their employee happiness. The results are used by businesses to further improve working conditions for their employees.

Noting their recent growth, Medical Solutions is proud to announce the promotions of Christy Johnston to Chief People Officer (CPO) and Craig Meier to Vice President of Sales.

Johnston assumes the newly created position of Chief People Officer, a position that was created as a result of the continued focus on the company’s employees and its culture. Johnston, who earned her BA in Communications at Graceland College in Iowa and her Masters in Health Promotion with an emphasis on Human Resources Management, at Nebraska Methodist College, has been with the company for nearly four years. Johnston has nearly seven years of experience in the healthcare staffing industry. During her tenure at Medical Solutions, she has proven herself through a number of management positions including her most recent as a Sales Manager and successfully launched the Community Relations and Wellness programs for the company.

Johnston says, “I am ecstatic about my new role as Chief People Officer. As a company, we are dedicated to our people and have been since the day we opened our doors. We put our people first because we know our success is a direct result of their efforts. We took the natural step to create the People Services division to embrace and cultivate the culture we hold dear for our growing company. It also allows me the time necessary to focus on the needs outside of our business in the community. I truly appreciate the unparalleled opportunity to be a part of the progressive Leadership at Medical Solutions, because here, I know I’m among the best.”

Her responsibilities as CPO will be to oversee the development and management of the company’s people programs including hiring, training, development, recognition, appreciation and benefits to support and preserve the company’s employee-centric culture.

Meier, promoted to Vice President of Sales, a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications, will be responsible for overseeing all phases of the sales cycle, from prospecting, lead generation, negotiations and maintaining an uncompromising focus on service delivery to ensure long-term relationships with travelers and client hospitals. For the last 15 years, Meier has worked positions in sales and management within the Telecommunications and Advertising industries previous to the last seven of those years in the healthcare staffing industry. Meier has been with Medical Solutions for over four years in recent positions such as Manager of Recruiting, executing and managing key business functions and Director of Nursing in which he led the company to successful new heights.

“I am truly honored to be in this important position of leadership,” said Meier. “I thoroughly enjoy guiding the staff as well as being an integral part of their professional development here at Medical Solutions.”

“Our belief as a company has always been to develop leaders from within; the promotions of these two individuals into newly created positions is an extension of that belief”, said Scott Anderson, President and co-owner of Medical Solutions. “It’s such a reward to see our employees grow and develop throughout the company. Our talent gives us a competitive edge – Both Craig and Christy are very deserving of these promotions and I look forward to what they will provide to our company and staff.”

With this program, registered nurses can complete the RN to BSN Degree Program from University of Saint Mary in as little as two years. All books, tuition, and other educational costs are part of a full-financial assistance package provided by Medical Solutions so long as they are traveling as part of the two year program and taking no more than two classes per term.

As the first staffing agency to offer an RN to BSN Degree Program with full financial assistance, Medical Solutions recognizes the importance of staffing hospitals with quality nurses, not just registered nurses, but nurses prepared at the baccalaureate and higher degree levels as well.

Craig Meier, Medical Solutions’ Vice President of Sales states the importance of the RN to BSN Degree Program, “By providing nurses with a chance to better themselves and their professional development will translate to lower mortality rates and improved patient care. As a healthcare staffing provider, our number one objective is providing our client hospitals with the highest qualified nurses available.”

Nurses working on a traveling assignment will gain an even greater education by adding a hands-on arena to utilize the knowledge they are gaining while in the program. It also allows for flexible scheduling so there is ample time for the nurse to complete the necessary coursework.

The RN to BSN Degree Program was developed with the hectic schedule of nurses in mind. The coursework is done completely online and is self-paced, without any campus obligations. The admission process parallels that of any other collegiate institution, with the primary exception being there are six different program start dates to help nurses maintain the balance between their professional and personal lives.

The RN to BSN Degree Program is an accelerated format designed for nurses who want to complete their degree in a fast-track mode over 24 months. A BSN degree can increase a nurse’s opportunities for advancement, strengthen leadership and interpersonal skills, acquire computer literacy, ethical decision-making, and communication skills.

About University of Saint Mary

University of Saint Mary is a private, four-year Catholic university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street in Leavenworth, Kansas, with additional locations offering accelerated degree-completion and graduate programs in Overland Park, Shawnee, and Kansas City, Kansas. University of Saint Mary is an educational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The RN to BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). University of Saint Mary has been named a “Best Midwestern College” by The Princeton Review for the last four years. Visit University of Saint Mary to learn more.

Ms. Maier, a Medical Technologist, is the first Allied Health Professional selected by Medical Solutions as a Traveler of the Year. Ms. DeArmas, an ICU RN, endured difficulties brought on by the devastation of Hurricane Dolly while on assignment in Texas.

“Both Cynthia and Debra embody the qualities we look for in our traveling healthcare professionals,” stated Scott Anderson, President of Medical Solutions. “We feel privileged to work with each of them and are honored to congratulate them on this honor which reflects their dedication to quality patient care and impeccable integrity.”

Cynthia Maier began traveling with Medical Solutions in December of 2007 and became one of the first travelers in the company’s Allied Health Division. Her attention to detail has earned her praise from the hospital and she continues to display a strong commitment to patient care. Cynthia’s professionalism shows through in all she does.

For Debra DeArmas, Hurricane Dolly turned a routine travel assignment in Texas into a battle of perseverance. She endured widespread flooding, sweltering heat, and power outages for several days, plus a lack of food. Despite these miserable conditions, Debra never missed a shift at the hospital. The devotion she displayed to her work was truly inspiring.

These are only two of the great travelers Medical Solutions is fortunate to work with. When it comes to providing superior service to its travelers, the company takes a unique approach by assigning a dedicated Recruiter for their entire career. This allows the travelers to build a strong professional relationship with their Recruiters and work together to accomplish their career and travel goals.

Travel nursing and allied health are unique and specialized fields that combine an individual’s dedication to quality patient care with their sense of adventure. These qualities allow healthcare providers the opportunity to further their career and travel the country.

“The Recruiter of the Year award is a great achievement and Chris is very deserving,” said Scott Anderson, President of Medical Solutions. “He has been an excellent Recruiter and does an outstanding job taking care of his nurses’ needs.”

Chris began his career at Medical Solutions in 2007 and has quickly become a top Recruiter amongst a very talented and dedicated sales staff. With his integrity, strong communication skills and desire to go the extra mile for his nurses, it’s easy to see why he’s been successful.

“I’m honored to receive this award,” stated Chris Wepfer. “The fact that the nurses I work with day to day took the time to vote for me, means a lot. I believe this award also says a lot about the exceptional people I work with. Without their support and assistance this recognition would not be possible.”

Medical Solutions specializes in placing nurses and allied health professionals in temporary travel healthcare jobs nationwide. Beginning in 1997, Medical Solutions has become one of the fastest growing companies in the travel nursing industry.

An instrumental component in their growth has been their goal to give their traveling nurses and allied health professionals unmatched customer service. Breaking an industry standard and providing their travelers with a dedicated Recruiter for their entire career with the company, has allowed them to offer a higher level of service than their competitors.

Another important factor is that they supply each member of the staff the tools and resources they need to be effective. Every Medical Solutions Recruiter goes through an intensive training program that essentially begins before their first day. A rigorous and conservative approach to hiring ensures that every employee reflects the qualities within the company’s culture and core values. From there, training focuses on providing an exceptional customer experience both internally and externally. This is accomplished through a consultative sales approach, emphasis on effective communication, honesty and passion.

Additionally, employees benefit from the experiential approach toward learning and development. Hands on training from experienced mentors and leaders from each department guides new staff in the principles and practices of a customer-first methodology. Consistent reinforcement and support is also provided for new and existing staff members to ensure accountability of the company’s values.

Medical Solutions underwent an unannounced, on-site review of its compliance with national standards addressing how staffing firms determine the qualifications and competency of their staff, how they place their staff, and how they monitor staff’s performance.

To become certified, Medical Solutions has met or exceeded several key functions within the inspection process such as methods for verifying the credentials and competence of healthcare staff. Certification also includes addressing standards in leadership, human resources, performance measurement and improvement, and information management.

“Health care organizations that contract with Medical Solutions can look to this certification as an assurance that Medical Solutions demonstrates a commitment to providing and continuously improving quality services,” says Michele Sacco, M.S., executive director, Health Care Staffing Services Certification, Joint Commission.

Scott Anderson, co-owner and president of Medical Solutions said this about earning certification, “Consistently earning our Joint Commission certification over the last 6 years is something we are very proud of. It is a demonstration of our company’s goal of providing great patient care and our commitment to quality.”

Since the inception of this certification, specific to healthcare staffing companies, Medical Solutions has continued to exemplify the standards set forth by the Joint Commission. In December of 2004, Medical Solutions became one of the first staffing companies to become certified, or receive the “Gold Seal of Approval” under the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or what it is better known as today, The Joint Commission.

About The Joint Commission

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States, including more than 8,000 hospitals and home care organizations, and more than 6,800 other health care organizations that provide long term care, assisted living, behavioral health care, laboratory and ambulatory care services. The Joint Commission also accredits health plans, integrated delivery networks, and other managed care entities. In addition, the Joint Commission provides certification of disease-specific care programs, primary stroke centers, and health care staffing services. An independent, not-for-profit organization, the Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about the Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.

“Making the Inc. 500 list is an honor and we are extremely excited about it. This achievement is a real testimony to the quality of our employees, management philosophies, focus on technology and sound strategic business practices,” said Medical Solutions president and co-owner Scott Anderson.

The Inc. 500 encompasses a list of the fastest growing companies in the United States, hundreds of powerhouse companies like Zappos, Intuit, GoDaddy, Under Armour, Jamba Juice and Timberland have gained exposure as members. “If you want to find out which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500,” said Inc. Editor Jane Berentson.

Medical Solutions specializes in placing nurses and allied health professionals in temporary travel nursing jobs nationwide. Beginning in 1997, Medical Solutions has become one of the fastest growing companies in the travel nursing industry. Today 106 internal employees work at Medical Solutions’ headquarters in Omaha, NE. Medical Solutions currently provides travelers to more than 900 client hospitals nationwide.

Medical Solutions has seen explosive growth in the last three years thanks to solid business strategies and their focus on the customer. With a three-year growth of 667.8% and revenue of $30.1 million in 2007, Medical Solutions is well poised to continue its industry leading growth well into 2008 and beyond.

Medical Solutions attributes their growth to several factors, among these is an incredible amount of business from referrals. Medical Solutions believes in providing all of their employees, both internal and travelers, an amazing work experience. Anderson believes it is these experiences that have led to their growth. “When our staff is happy and working towards a common goal it translates to great experiences for our customers that they tell others about,” said Anderson.

As well as being one of the first travel nursing companies to be certified by the Joint Commission, Medical Solutions also pioneered several strategies that are fueling their growth. Flexible pay and billing structures allow nurses and allied health professionals to personalize their compensation packages. Medical Solutions also went against industry trends by providing travelers with a dedicated Career Consultant for their entire Medical Solutions career. Additionally, Medical Solutions was one of the first companies to provide their client hospitals with a dedicated Client Manager. These innovations and a clear and early commitment to providing excellent customer service have led to Medical Solutions’ success.

Internally, investments in a new Allied Health division, Marketing, and IT have all played important roles in Medical Solutions’ growth. The recent launch of their Allied Health Division in late 2007 is now allowing Medical Solutions to provide a higher level of expertise in the allied health field. They are positioned to continue their strong growth by meeting even more of their hospital client’s staffing needs. In the first ten months since the launch of this new line of business, the Allied Health Division has grown to 11% of the company’s overall sales.

Together with traditional marketing tactics, the Medical Solutions Marketing team utilizes cutting-edge strategies to create brand awareness for Medical Solutions as well as travel nursing. One such campaign is Restless Nurse Syndrome, which is a viral “mockumentary” series created and produced entirely by company employees. The company’s blog at TravelNursingBlogs.com is another marketing tool that provides a wealth of information about travel nursing as well as offering tips and advice for those already in the field. In addition to these initiatives, building an unparalleled customer experience is a major focus of this team.

Along with creative marketing strategies, Medical Solutions continues to invest in developing a strong information technology infrastructure. This investment will enable them to be a technological leader in the travel healthcare staffing field and allow for future growth.

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Complete information on this year’s Inc. 500, can be found at www.inc5000.com. The list features a profile for each company, almost all of them written as a result of Inc. interviews with management. In addition, the list is searchable according to numerous criteria, including industry, city, state, region, and year founded.