Travel nursing and allied health career guide · Former Aureus Medical Group
Find Aureus Jobs, Pay Tools and Traveler Support After the Medical Solutions Transition
Aureus Medical Group officially transitioned to the Medical Solutions brand in April 2025. The Aureus name may still appear on older contracts, W-2 access pages, timesheet instructions, saved emails and job-board listings, but new clinicians should generally use Medical Solutions for current jobs, applications and account access.
This guide explains the full process inside one page: who qualifies, which jobs are available, how recruiters submit candidates, what to examine in a pay package, how housing works, which documents delay onboarding, when timesheets are due and where former Aureus travelers should look for tax documents.
Current brand answer: Aureus Medical Group is now part of the Medical Solutions brand. Former Aureus recruiters and account managers may remain your contacts, but current job searches, applications and clinician technology generally display Medical Solutions.
This is a staffing company—not a patient medical group. Aureus Medical Group does not operate a clinic where patients schedule examinations or treatment. It recruits and places healthcare professionals with hospitals, clinics and other facilities.
Current brand
Medical Solutions since April 2, 2025.
Job coverage
All 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Guam.
Facility network
More than 4,000 traveler-friendly facilities advertised.
Which Aureus Medical Group or Medical Solutions opportunity fits you?
TRAVEL CONTRACTWork away from home for a defined assignment
Travel contracts are commonly used when a hospital needs temporary nursing or allied-health coverage. Many assignments last about 13 weeks, but contract lengths vary.
Best for: clinicians who want location flexibility, weekly pay and short-term assignments.
LOCAL OR PRNWork closer to home with more schedule control
Local contracts and PRN or per-diem shifts may provide flexible work without relocating or maintaining temporary housing in another state.
Best for: clinicians who want flexibility but do not want a traditional long-distance travel assignment.
PERMANENT PLACEMENTMove into a regular full-time facility role
Permanent opportunities may be suitable when the clinician wants long-term employment rather than repeating temporary contracts.
Best for: clinicians planning a permanent move, specialty transition or long-term facility relationship.
Fast decision: Choose travel for temporary relocation, local contract for a fixed assignment near home, PRN for shift-level flexibility and permanent placement when you want an ongoing facility position.
Go directly to the traveler question you need answered
The practical rules are explained below instead of sending clinicians through a collection of generic resource links.
Avoid old or incorrect systems
What happened to Aureus Medical Group?
Medical Solutions acquired C&A Industries, the former parent company of Aureus Medical Group, in 2019. Aureus continued operating as a recognizable staffing brand before officially transitioning to the Medical Solutions name on April 2, 2025.
Use Medical Solutions now for
Current nursing and allied-health job searches
New clinician applications
Medical Solutions account access
Mobile-app assignment tracking
Current benefits and payroll guidance
New recruiter or client inquiries
The Aureus name may still appear on
Older employment and assignment documents
Legacy W-2 or tax-document access
Existing timesheet instructions
Old job-board profiles and reviews
Emails from long-standing recruiter teams
Records created before the transition
Login safety: Do not enter your Social Security number, bank information or licensing documents into an old portal reached through an unverified search result. Begin from the current official Medical Solutions website.
Aureus Medical Group nursing and allied-health jobs
Common job groups and what facilities normally examine
Career group
Common specialties
What must match the job
Registered nursing
Medical-surgical, telemetry, ICU, emergency, operating room, PACU, stepdown, cath lab, oncology, pediatrics, NICU and labor and delivery.
Recent unit experience, active license, shift skills and required certifications.
Imaging and radiology
Radiologic technology, CT, MRI, ultrasound, sonography, mammography, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.
Modality experience, registry, state license where required and equipment familiarity.
Respiratory and cardiopulmonary
Respiratory therapy, cath lab, cardiovascular technology and related diagnostic roles.
Credential, life-support certifications and recent patient-care setting.
Laboratory
Medical laboratory scientist, medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, histology and related laboratory roles.
Certification, specimen-area experience, shift and instrument knowledge.
Therapy
Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology.
Professional license, setting experience and patient population.
Surgical services
Surgical technology, sterile processing and operating-room support roles.
Case experience, certification when requested and recent facility setting.
Pharmacy and other allied roles
Pharmacy technology, neurodiagnostics and additional specialty positions shown in the live job search.
State requirements, certification and assignment-specific competency.
Job titles are not interchangeable: “Radiology,” “lab,” “therapy” or “ICU” is too broad. Match the exact modality, unit, patient population, shift and recent experience shown in the posting.
Know whether you are travel-ready
Experience, license and certification requirements
Education and professional credential
Nurses generally need an ADN or BSN, successful NCLEX completion and an active RN license. Allied professionals need the degree, registry or credential required for their profession.
Recent specialty experience
Most facilities expect approximately one to two years of recent experience in the same specialty. Highly complex units may request more.
Assignment-specific certificates
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS, CPI or specialty credentials may be required depending on the unit and patient population.
Travel-readiness checklist
Active, unrestricted professional license
Required recent specialty experience
Current BLS and specialty certificates
Updated resume with month-and-year dates
Complete work history without unexplained gaps
Two or more recent professional references
Skills checklist for the exact specialty
Immunization and health-screening records
Ability to begin with a shorter orientation
Flexibility about location, shift or start date
New graduates usually are not ready for travel assignments. Travelers are expected to adapt quickly to unfamiliar systems with limited orientation. Build safe, independent experience in a permanent role first.
Live job-search workflow
How to search Aureus Medical Group jobs under Medical Solutions
Search the current Medical Solutions job board
Use your profession, specialty and desired state rather than searching only for the old Aureus brand.
Review the complete job card
Look for the location, specialty, weekly estimate, shift, hours per shift and contract length.
Check whether the estimate fits your circumstances
Weekly estimates may assume particular hours, tax eligibility and stipend treatment. They are not a guaranteed take-home amount.
Save the job identification number
Give the recruiter the exact job ID so both of you are discussing the same facility, shift and opening.
Do not wait too long to respond
Desirable assignments can close quickly when facilities receive enough qualified submissions.
Keep several acceptable options
Ask the recruiter to compare multiple jobs instead of building your entire plan around one unconfirmed opening.
Search strategy: Decide which one or two factors are non-negotiable—such as specialty and shift—then stay flexible on location, start date or facility size to increase the number of realistic matches.
Complete Quick Apply
Enter your correct name, telephone number, email, profession and specialty.
Upload a focused resume
Show facility names, city and state, unit or department, employment dates, patient population, charting systems and major clinical responsibilities.
Complete the skills checklist
Rate only skills you can safely perform. Facilities may use the checklist to decide whether to interview or accept a candidate.
Provide recent references
Charge nurses, managers, supervisors or clinical leads who directly observed your work are usually stronger than personal references.
Answer the recruiter’s screening questions clearly
Be ready to discuss your experience, license, requested states, shift, start date, time-off needs, housing plans and pay priorities.
Keep documents consistent
Dates and specialties should match across the application, resume, skills checklist and credentialing file.
First recruiter call script
“I am a [profession] with [number] years of recent [specialty] experience. I hold [licenses and certifications]. I am available around [date] and prefer [states, shift and contract type]. Before submission, I want to review the unit, guaranteed hours, complete pay package, floating requirements, housing choices and cancellation terms.”
How recruiter submission and facility interviews work
Your profile is completed
The recruiter reviews your resume, work history, licenses, certifications, skills and availability.
You approve a specific job
Confirm the facility area, specialty, shift, start date and estimated package before authorizing submission.
The profile is sent to the facility
The hospital or client reviews whether your experience and credentials meet its requirements.
A manager may interview you
Interviews are often completed by telephone or video and may be short because the facility needs to fill the opening quickly.
The facility may issue an offer
Review every written condition before accepting. A verbal summary is not a substitute for the complete contract.
Credentialing begins immediately
A delayed document, health screening, license or background check can move the start date or cancel the placement.
Questions to ask during the facility interview
Unit size and typical patient ratio
Exact shift and weekend rotation
Call, holiday and overtime expectations
Floating units and limits
Orientation length and charting system
Required uniforms and parking
Reasons previous travelers struggled
Likelihood of extension
Do not authorize duplicate submissions. Tell each agency when another recruiter has already submitted you to the same facility and job. Duplicate profiles can create confusion or remove you from consideration.
Read before accepting
Aureus and Medical Solutions travel-contract checklist
Contract term, why it matters and what to confirm
Contract item
Why it matters
Question to ask
Facility and department
A health system may operate several buildings and units.
Which campus, unit and cost center am I accepting?
Start and end dates
Housing, license, insurance and travel plans depend on the exact dates.
Is the start conditional on credentialing or facility clearance?
Shift and hours
A weekly estimate may assume a specific number of regular hours.
Are the shift length and weekly hours guaranteed?
Guaranteed hours
Facility cancellations can reduce weekly earnings.
How many hours may the facility cancel without payment?
Taxable hourly rate
This affects overtime, payroll taxes and future wage records.
What is the regular taxable rate and overtime calculation?
Housing and meal stipends
Stipends depend on eligibility and assignment circumstances.
What documentation and tax-home conditions apply?
Call and callback
Call can materially change workload and total pay.
What are the call, callback and minimum-hour rates?
Floating
Travelers may be expected to help other units.
Where can I float, and must assignments stay within my competency?
Time off
Requested dates must usually be approved before acceptance.
Is every approved date written into the contract?
Cancellation and repayment
An early end may affect bonuses, travel reimbursement or housing costs.
Which costs can be recovered from me, and under what circumstances?
Extension
A future extension is not guaranteed and may use a different rate.
When should extension discussions begin?
Best practice: Save the final signed contract, pay breakdown, approved time-off dates, facility interview notes, housing agreement and reimbursement promises in one offline folder.
Compare the complete package
How Aureus Medical Group travel pay is calculated
A travel-job advertisement may show an estimated weekly amount, but the final package can contain several separate parts. The highest weekly number is not automatically the best contract.
Taxable hourly wage
The regular taxable payment for hours worked.
Eligible stipends
Housing, meals or incidentals that may receive different tax treatment when requirements are met.
Reimbursements
Possible license, certification or travel expenses covered under written assignment terms.
Benefits cost
Insurance, retirement participation and other selected benefits can affect the overall package.
Why two similar jobs may show different weekly amounts
Different guaranteed hours
A 48-hour contract may show more weekly pay than a 36-hour contract but also requires more work.
Different shift or specialty demand
Nights, hard-to-fill locations and specialized units may pay differently.
Different housing choice
Agency-arranged housing and a traveler-managed stipend change the visible package.
Different tax eligibility
A clinician who does not qualify for tax-advantaged stipends may receive a differently structured package.
Different benefits elections
Health coverage and other selected benefits can affect the compensation structure.
Changing facility bill rates
Posted estimates can change before an offer is issued or after a job closes and reopens.
Pay-package comparison script
“Please show me the taxable hourly rate, regular hours, overtime rate, eligible housing and meal stipends, call rates, reimbursements, insurance deductions, guaranteed-hours policy and estimated gross weekly amount. Also explain which items stop if the facility cancels a shift.”
Tax caution: Do not assume every stipend is automatically tax-free. Eligibility can depend on your tax home, duplicate living expenses, distance, assignment facts and current tax law. Consult a qualified tax professional for personal advice.
Temporary living arrangements
Agency housing versus a housing stipend
Company-arranged housing
The housing team searches for an appropriate property.
Housing is advertised as private and fully furnished.
Pet-friendly options may be available.
The team considers travel time, safety and security.
Utility and furnishing arrangements may be handled for you.
Housing stipend
You search for and manage the property yourself.
You may stay with friends or relatives when appropriate.
You control the budget and location.
You accept responsibility for deposits, leases and scams.
Stipend tax treatment depends on eligibility.
Questions to ask before selecting agency housing
Exact address and expected commute
Lease start and move-out dates
Pet fees and breed restrictions
Parking, laundry and utilities
Furnished items included
What happens if the contract ends early
Guest and roommate rules
Emergency maintenance contact
Housing-scam prevention when using a stipend
The owner pressures you to wire money
Pause. Verify ownership, view the property by live video or through a trusted local contact and use a traceable payment method.
The price is far below the local market
Compare several listings and search the address and photographs for duplicates.
The facility cancels before move-in
Review the lease cancellation policy before paying a nonrefundable deposit.
The commute looks short on a map
Check traffic at your actual shift-change times, parking delays, winter weather and on-call response requirements.
Traveler benefits
Medical Solutions benefits for former Aureus clinicians
D1
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision coverage is advertised as beginning on the first day of an eligible assignment.
E
Employee assistance
Travelers are offered access to an employee assistance program for wellbeing and support.
30
Between-assignment coverage
Medical Solutions advertises continued coverage for up to 30 days between qualifying assignments.
401
Retirement plan
A company-matching 401(k) is available under current eligibility and plan rules.
$1K
Referral rewards
The current program advertises a $1,000 bonus when an eligible referred clinician accepts a position and works at least 30 days.
24
All-hours support
Clinicians can contact the customer-care network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Current 401(k) summary: Medical Solutions states that immediate enrollment is available. Its current benefits page describes employer matching after six months and 500 hours, including a full match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 2%. Verify the current plan document before relying on these terms.
Benefits can differ by assignment and eligibility. Ask for the current enrollment guide, premium amount, dependent cost, coverage dates, waiting rules and between-assignment requirements in writing.
Confirm the state-license requirement
Nurses may be able to use a multistate compact license in participating states. Non-compact states require their own license.
Check assignment-specific certifications
Verify expiration dates for BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS or specialty credentials before submission.
Submit primary-source information correctly
Use your legal name consistently across licenses, certifications, background checks and employment documents.
Complete health and drug-screen requirements early
Scheduling and processing can take several weeks, especially when a result must be repeated or reviewed.
Finish facility competency exams
Some facilities require specialty, medication, rhythm, charting or policy testing before clearance.
Monitor every expiration date
A certificate expiring during the contract may need renewal before the assignment begins.
Common professional records
License, registry, certification, education, work history, skills checklist and references.
Common health records
Immunizations, tuberculosis screening, physical examination and other facility-required documentation.
Employment screening
Identity, background, drug screening, I-9, tax documents and facility-specific requirements.
Credentialing shortcut: Keep clear PDF copies of every current document in a secure personal folder. Name each file with the credential and expiration date, such as BLS_Expires_2027-05.pdf.
Placed-clinician checklist
What happens after you accept an assignment?
Complete the I-9 and tax documents
These employment forms are necessary for payroll and work authorization.
Upload and sign portal documents
Review each document before signing and keep a copy of important agreements.
Submit health records
Provide every requested vaccination, screening or medical-clearance document in the required format.
Complete drug and background screening
Follow the scheduling instructions exactly and bring the correct identification and authorization forms.
Finish competency requirements
Complete required exams, modules and facility education before the deadline.
Confirm final clearance
Do not begin a long drive or nonrefundable move until your onboarding specialist confirms that you are cleared to start.
Do not send onboarding documents only to the recruiter. Medical Solutions instructs placed clinicians to upload required records through its designated app or onboarding system so the credentialing team can track them.
Use a computer when possible: Long employment forms, signatures and document uploads are usually easier to verify on a larger screen than on a mobile phone.
Timesheets, weekly payroll and missing-pay troubleshooting
Pay frequency
Weekly.
Published payday
Friday.
Time deadline
Monday at 3 p.m. Central.
Payment method
Direct deposit.
Payroll help
Care Team or recruiter.
Follow the facility’s timekeeping rule
Some assignments allow complete digital entry. Others require a photographed or uploaded signed facility timesheet.
Enter regular, overtime, call and callback correctly
Do not combine categories unless the assignment instructions specifically permit it.
Obtain the required approval
Confirm whether a manager or designated supervisor must sign the sheet.
Submit by Monday at 3 p.m. Central
Late or incomplete submissions can delay accurate Friday payment.
Save proof of submission
Retain the approved timesheet, app confirmation and any corrected version.
Compare the paystub with the contract
Review regular hours, overtime, call, stipend eligibility, deductions and reimbursements.
The app rejected the timesheet
Check the file type, image quality, manager signature and facility-specific submission route.
Hours are missing from the paystub
Send the approved timesheet and pay-period dates to the Care Team and recruiter.
The direct deposit did not arrive
Confirm the payroll date, bank account status and whether a prenote or account change delayed the deposit.
A stipend is lower than expected
Check missed shifts, facility cancellations, partial weeks, start or end dates and written eligibility rules.
Payroll problem message
“My paystub for the period [dates] does not match the approved timesheet. The submitted sheet shows [regular, overtime, call and callback hours], and the contract lists [relevant rate or reimbursement]. I have attached the signed sheet and submission confirmation. Please explain the discrepancy and correction date.”
How previous Aureus travelers should look for a W-2
Start from the official Medical Solutions timesheet page
The page includes a legacy section specifically labeled for previous Aureus Medical W-2 access.
Use the identity information from your employment period
Your old Aureus profile may use a different email, telephone number or address than your current Medical Solutions account.
Check electronic and mailed delivery
Confirm the mailing address and electronic-consent status used for the relevant tax year.
Compare the employer name and wages
The employer name on an older W-2 may reflect the legal payroll entity used during that year.
Contact payroll when access fails
Provide your full legal name, last four digits of the identifying number requested by payroll, tax year and former contact information through a verified support channel.
Tax-document scam warning: Do not pay an unofficial website to retrieve an Aureus W-2. Begin with the official Medical Solutions resource or a verified payroll contact.
During the assignment
Who to contact when a travel assignment has a problem
Problem, first contact and information to save
Problem
First contact
Evidence to keep
Timesheet or paycheck error
Care Team and recruiter
Signed timesheet, app confirmation, paystub and contract rate.
Unsafe clinical assignment
Facility chain of command and Medical Solutions clinical support
Date, shift, assignment, people notified and actions taken without retaining patient-identifying information.
Housing emergency
Housing contact or 24-hour customer care
Lease, photographs, maintenance request and temporary-lodging receipts.
Schedule differs from contract
Recruiter
Contract, facility schedule and manager messages.
Facility cancellation
Recruiter immediately
Cancellation notice, last shift, housing obligations and unreimbursed travel costs.
Workplace violence or serious safety concern
Emergency services or facility security when immediate, followed by official company reporting
Incident number, witnesses and non-patient-identifying facts.
Use for non-urgent routing. Do not include patient information or unnecessary sensitive employment documents.
Clinical documentation rule: Record facts about an assignment problem without copying patient names, birth dates, medical-record numbers or other protected health information into personal email or notes.
Extension and early-ending decisions
What to do near the end of the contract
The facility offers an extension
Treat it as a new negotiation. Confirm new dates, pay, shift, time off, housing and guaranteed hours.
You want to extend but no offer exists
Tell the recruiter several weeks before the end date and keep searching for a backup assignment.
The extension rate is lower
Ask what changed in the facility bill rate, seasonal demand, hours or benefit structure.
You need a break between assignments
Confirm the effect on insurance, housing, payroll, retirement eligibility and credential expiration.
The facility ends the contract early
Request the effective date and reason in writing, then contact the recruiter about housing, return travel and a replacement job.
You are considering ending early
Review patient-safety duties, notice expectations, repayment clauses, housing consequences and licensing concerns before acting.
Never assume an extension is final: Do not renew housing or make nonrefundable travel plans until the extension and compensation terms are written and accepted.
High-value traveler shortcuts
Practical tips former Aureus travelers can use immediately
01
Search under Medical Solutions
New jobs may not appear when you search only the old Aureus Medical Group brand.
02
Save every job ID
Job titles and locations can be similar. The identification number prevents submission to the wrong opening.
03
Get package details in writing
Do not rely on a weekly estimate or verbal recruiter summary.
04
Ask about floating
A strong rate can become a poor fit when floating expectations exceed your safe competency.
05
Submit time before Monday’s cutoff
Waiting until the deadline leaves little time to fix a signature or upload problem.
06
Keep an offline document folder
Save contracts, credentials, timesheets and paystubs outside the app in case account access changes.
07
Verify clearance before moving
Do not begin a cross-country trip merely because the contract is signed if credentialing is still pending.
08
Compare commute at shift change
A short daytime route can be much longer during hospital shift traffic, weather or parking delays.
09
Use the legacy W-2 route
Former Aureus employees should begin from the official Medical Solutions timesheet resource.
Healthcare-facility intent
How facilities use the current Medical Solutions network
Hospitals and healthcare organizations searching for Aureus Medical Group staffing are now directed to Medical Solutions workforce services. The company supports travel and local staffing, permanent placement, PRN, managed services and other workforce programs.
Temporary staffing
Travel and local clinicians can help cover vacancies, seasonal demand and temporary workforce shortages.
Permanent recruitment
Direct-hire support may help facilities recruit clinicians for ongoing positions.
Workforce management
Managed-service and technology programs can centralize contingent staffing processes and documentation.
Facilities should use the client contact route. The clinician application is intended for job seekers and is not the correct form for requesting hospital staffing.
Current headquarters
Medical Solutions Omaha headquarters and contact information
Do not mail credentialing or tax documents to the headquarters unless instructed. Use the secure upload, payroll or onboarding route provided for the specific document.
10 traveler questions answered
Aureus Medical Group frequently asked questions
Is Aureus Medical Group now Medical Solutions?
Yes. Aureus Medical Group officially transitioned to the Medical Solutions brand on April 2, 2025.
Is Aureus Medical Group a hospital or clinic?
No. It is a healthcare staffing organization. Patients cannot use it to schedule medical treatment.
How do I apply for an Aureus job now?
Use the current Medical Solutions job board or Quick Apply form and submit your profession, specialty, contact information and resume.
How much experience do I need?
Most travel facilities expect about one to two years of recent experience in the same specialty. Some high-acuity roles require more.
What benefits do travelers receive?
Advertised benefits include day-one medical, dental and vision coverage, weekly pay, housing support, 401(k) matching, discounts, referral rewards and 24-hour support. Eligibility varies.
Does the company provide housing?
Travelers may generally choose company-arranged private furnished housing or an eligible housing stipend.
When do travelers get paid?
Current payroll guidance lists weekly Friday payment by direct deposit. Timesheets are generally due by Monday at 3 p.m. Central.
Where can former Aureus travelers find a W-2?
Begin on the official Medical Solutions timesheet page, which includes a legacy Aureus Medical W-2 access route.
How long is a travel assignment?
Many assignments are approximately 13 weeks, but Medical Solutions states that contracts may range from about four to 24 weeks.
What should I check before accepting?
Verify the unit, shift, dates, guaranteed hours, taxable wage, eligible stipends, overtime, call, floating, cancellation terms, reimbursements, housing and benefits.
Complete the final live action
Official Aureus Medical Group and Medical Solutions tools
The important application, pay, housing, onboarding and payroll rules are explained above. Use the official systems below when you are ready to perform a live job search, apply, log in or submit a timesheet.
