We currently work with RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Allied Health professionals for travel and full-time opportunities, helping fill staffing needs for top facilities nationwide.

StaffDNA does not use traditional recruiters. You’re in complete control, which allows you access to the highest pay packages in the industry. But you’re not alone, our dedicated candidate care team is here to support you when needed. Our team members have more than a decade of experience in healthcare staffing, recruiting, compliance, housing, HR and payroll. Have a question or need assistance? We’re just an email or text away. You can reach us at cs@staffdna.com.

Welcome! You’re in for a whole new way of living and working. Healthcare professionals are drawn to travel as an ideal way to explore new places and energize their passion for the profession. It’s a great way to build your skills and resume. We provide opportunities to earn higher pay that are virtually unsurpassed. Here are a few key things for first-time travelers to keep in mind:

• Experience. Facilities recommend at least 2 years of recent hospital experience, including at least 1 year in your specialty. Orientations are only 1-3 days and travelers are expected to hit the ground running with minimal supervision needed.
• Be Flexible. As a first-time traveler, the more flexible you can be on location and hospital setting, the quicker you’ll be able to get your first travel nursing or allied job. Once you gain more travel experience, you can become more selective on where you want to work.

For more helpful resources and tips for first-time travelers, visit Healthcare Traveler Today at: www.hcttoday.com

Absolutely! To be eligible for the bonus, the referral must be new to StaffDNA; book an assignment with us within 180 days of referral; and successfully complete a 13-week assignment with all contractual hours worked. Bonuses depend on the referral’s position and duration of their contract, so please ask for clarification.

To match you with the best healthcare facilities and positions that fit your needs, we’ll need to verify employment history, licensing, certifications, and any other pertinent information the facility may require—such as charting systems experience or trauma level experience. Thankfully, you can upload and maintain all this information easily through your app or online account!

Our agency requires 2 years of experience within the specialty you would like to apply to, with 6 months of recent bedside experience.

Candidates are typically contacted within 24-48 hours. For a faster experience, please ensure your candidate profile is fully complete, all licenses and certifications are uploaded, and all work history is up-to-date. 

StaffDNA does not issue vaccination mandates, however, nearly all healthcare facilities are requiring it per CDC and Federal Government guidelines.

First, check to see if Covid and other vaccination requirements are listed in a post’s Job details. If not specifically listed, reach out to your candidate care team member for confirmation. Our system is not set up to accommodate weekly testing. If a facility does not require vaccination but requires weekly testing, speak with your candidate care team member for further information.

StaffDNA makes it easy to upload vaccination records to your profile, and we are available to help answer questions as needed.

If you’re registered, reach out to your designated candidate care team member to get immediate assistance. You can also call our main line directly during business hours at (888) 998-7323.

If you’re unregistered, don’t know your candidate care team member, or just prefer, you can use the Contact Us form link on the app or at https://app.staffdna.com/home

We make these inquiries a priority, and you should receive a follow up response within 30 minutes during normal business hours.

For Hot Jobs, submittal feedback is generally received within 24 hours. When applying for other posts, you should get a response within 48-72 hours. For quicker feedback, please make sure your profile is at 100% complete!

Yes, we do! Local contracts are typically less than 50 miles from your tax home address and compensation is all taxed instead of receiving tax-free travel stipends.

To qualify for a travel assignment, you need to travel at least 50 miles or more from your tax home depending on the facility’s travel requirements. Some facilities require a larger distance to qualify as a traveler.

Typical travel contracts are 13 weeks but can range anywhere between 4 weeks to up to a year. You can see all job details in the StaffDNA app and online Job Board, including the assignment duration. Oftentimes facilities offer extensions, which many travelers choose if they enjoy the hospital and location.

Weekly pay packages are broken down by the taxable hourly rate (typically between $50-$75/hour) and the non-taxed stipends for lodging and meals & incidentals to cover maintaining duplicate costs of living while working away from home.  

Gross Weekly Pay is the weekly total amount of wages and stipends before taxes.

Estimated Take Home is the estimated take home based on a 19% tax burden. Note: Actual tax rates are based on your individual factors, so this is just an estimate.

There are several other factors that impact the hourly rates and stipends including location and average cost of living in the area; nursing specialties; how quickly you can start an assignment; the current travel job market; benefits selected, etc. 

A great feature about StaffDNA is that you can customize your own pay packages in the app and online—whether you’re registered or not. You can select the type of benefits, housing and travel allowance you’ll need, and the pay package will automatically adjust. Follow these steps to build your own pay package:

1. In the mobile app, select a job you’re interested in to see more details.
2. Tap View Pay Details.
3. Under Options, you can edit and add housing, benefits and travel allowance if needed.
4. If you select benefits, choose from medical, dental and vision options for yourself and/or your family. (Learn more in the Benefits FAQ)
5. If you select a travel allowance, input the amount needed (up to $600) and click Apply. (Learn more in the Travel Allowance FAQ)

We provide multiple housing options depending on what you need. You can either find your own housing and get a tax-free housing stipend or opt in for company-provided housing instead of the tax- free stipend.

If you are a first-time employee for StaffDNA, you qualify for an Extended Stay or similar hotel option. After completing your first contract, we can also offer additional options such as corporate apartment or rental property housing.

Note: If you choose company-provided housing, you will not receive the tax -free housing stipend.

In addition to competitive pay and opportunities to see new places, housing options are frequently available to help you customize your pay package to suit your needs. For candidates who qualify, a housing stipend is a sum of money we provide to cover the cost of housing that you choose for yourself while on assignment. If you already maintain a permanent home address, stipends are tax-free for travel purposes.

As reference for these rates, we use gsa.org, updated in real time. To qualify for a stipend, the general rule of thumb is that the assignment must be 50 miles or more from the travel nurse’s tax home, however, you’ll want to confirm for each specific location.

StaffDNA offers a variety of benefit options for medical, dental and vision coverages. Blue Cross Blue Shield is our primary medical insurance provider.

In the Mobile App, you can select the benefit options you need for yourself, spouse and/or children when customizing weekly pay packages. The pay breakdown will automatically adjust depending on the benefits selected.

Depending on the assignment you take with us, you may be able to customize your package for a travel allowance, certification & license reimbursement, and even be eligible for sign-on and completion bonuses. 

Additional benefits StaffDNA offers include critical illness and accident coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) retirement savings, pet insurance, hearing coverage and resources for student loan assistance and college savings plans. Contact our support team for more details about these programs.