Healthcare Professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

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Getting Started & Working With Soliant

You can expect your hiring manager to provide consistent communication, personalized guidance, and support throughout your journey. They'll take the time to understand your goals, match you with the right opportunities, and advocate for your success. With a dedicated partner by your side, better begins with the right support.

No, there is no cost to you for using Soliant's job placement services. We connect you with opportunities, provide support, and guide you through the process at no charge. Our goal is to make your job search seamless while putting you in a position of success.

Our hiring managers are here to help you get started and connect you with healthcare assignments that fit your skills and preferences. They take the time to understand your goals and match you with opportunities that align with your experience. With the right support, you can feel confident stepping into your next role.

Once you've accepted an assignment, your hiring manager will guide you through the next steps, including onboarding, credentialing, and any required documentation. They'll keep you informed, answer your questions, and make sure everything is in place before your start date. You can expect ongoing support to help you transition smoothly into your new role.

Soliant Healthcare provides a personalized, high-touch experience with dedicated hiring managers who focus on your goals and long-term success. You'll gain access to a wide range of opportunities and ongoing support throughout the process. Our commitment to quality, communication, and connection helps put you in a position of success.

Licensing Requirements & Assignments

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Usually yes, but it depends on the state and the position! Speak with your hiring manager to figure out the specific licensure requirements for your assignment.

Your assignment typically starts 3 weeks after accepting the offer, this can vary depending on the assignment. So, it is always a good idea to ask your hiring manager what to expect since they are industry experts.

13 weeks is the length of a typical contract. This is not the case for every assignment, but it is the baseline. We do offer permanent positions as well.

We have healthcare jobs across the country! You may find a healthcare job in all 50 states. We do not offer positions outside of the United States.

Once your healthcare assignment is complete, your hiring manager can help you explore extension options or connect you with new opportunities that match your goals.

Pay, Taxes & Benefits

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Each assignment varies. Your hiring manager will vouch for you and get you the best pay possible.

You will be paid weekly through direct deposit.

Typically, you are hired as a W-2 employee. Soliant serves as your employer for tax purposes meaning we are responsible for withholding required payroll taxes from your paycheck, including Federal income tax, Social Security tax, Medicare tax and State and local taxes (when applicable). At the end of the year, you'll receive a W-2 form showing your wages and the taxes that were withheld.

Yes, we typically provide health, vision & dental insurance. In addition, we offer a matching 401(k) plan, help with travel planning, and licensure assistance.

Yes, once you begin your temp-to-hire assignment, you may be eligible to receive benefits like health, vision and dental insurance. Because exact eligibility can depend on the specific nature and terms of the contract, it is advised that you speak directly with your account executive to confirm the specific benefits package available for the assignment.

Getting Started & Working With Soliant

Your allied health specialty hiring manager will support you throughout your career by helping match you with job opportunities, answering questions, and guiding you from application to assignment completion.

No fee, just support for you and your career!

After accepting an allied health assignment with Soliant, your hiring manager will guide you through onboarding, credentialing, and the next steps needed before your start date.

Requirements & Licensure by Role

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Licensing requirements vary by state and specialty, and your hiring manager can help you understand what credentials may be needed for your assignment.

Requirements for laboratory professionals may include active ASCP or AMT certification, relevant clinical experience, and updated credentials. Because qualifications can vary by location and position, your hiring manager can help guide you through the specific requirements for each opportunity.

Current requirements for respiratory therapists may include an active RRT credential, state licensure, BLS certification, and recent clinical experience in a hospital or acute care setting. Requirements can vary based on the facility and location, and your hiring manager can help walk you through the qualifications needed for each assignment.

Current requirements for radiation therapists may include active ARRT certification, state licensure when required, BLS certification, and recent clinical experience in radiation oncology settings. Requirements can vary by facility and location, and your hiring manager can help guide you through the qualifications needed for each assignment.

Current requirements for medical imaging technicians typically include appropriate ARRT certification (or equivalent), state licensure where required, and recent clinical experience in diagnostic imaging. Requirements can vary by facility and location, and your hiring manager can help clarify the specific qualifications needed for each assignment.

Credentialing & Onboarding

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Allied health credentialing with Soliant is typically managed in coordination with your hiring manager and a credentialing team who help guide you through submitting required documents, verifying certifications, and completing any facility-specific onboarding requirements. The process can vary by assignment, but support is provided to help ensure everything is completed before your start date.

The onboarding process for allied health roles with Soliant typically includes completing required credentialing, submitting compliance and employment paperwork, and working closely with your hiring manager to prepare for your assignment start date. Support is provided throughout each step to help ensure you're fully cleared and ready to begin on time.

Assignments & Travel

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Laboratory assignments typically vary in length depending on the facility and need, but many range from a few weeks to several months, with some extending longer if there is an ongoing need or extension opportunity.

Respiratory therapist assignments typically range from a few weeks to several months, with the possibility of extension depending on facility needs and performance.

Radiation therapy assignments typically range from about 13 weeks to permanent placement, with extension opportunities depending on facility needs and assignment fit.

Medical imaging assignments typically range from about 13 weeks to several months, with some roles extending longer or transitioning to permanent placement depending on facility needs and assignment fit.

Allied travel assignments with Soliant typically involve short-term placements in a variety of healthcare settings where you provide care on a contract basis while having support from a dedicated hiring manager throughout your assignment.

Pay & Benefits

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Compensation for allied health roles with Soliant is competitive and based on factors like your specialty, experience level, location, credentials, and the specific assignment requirements. Your hiring manager can walk you through pay details for each opportunity so you can find the best fit for your goals and background.

Soliant has a weekly pay system. Employees can expect a paycheck or direct deposit every Friday for the hours they worked during the previous week.

At Soliant you are typically hired on as a W-2 employee and taxes are handled simply through standard W-2 employment:

  • Automatic Withholding: Soliant automatically deducts and remits your federal, state, and local income taxes, as well as Social Security.
  • Multi-State Coverage: If you take travel assignments, taxes are withheld based on the specific state laws where you physically work.
  • Standard Year-End Reporting: You will receive a standard W-2 form at the end of the year for your tax filing.

Your hiring manager can provide further guidance on setting up your initial tax forms (like your federal and state W-4s) based on your personal situation.

Yes, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible allied health assignments. Once your assignment begins, your coverage includes:

  • Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement: A matching 401(k) plan.
  • Logistics: Full travel and housing support.

Getting Started & Working With Soliant

Your pharmacy specialty hiring manager serves as your dedicated point of contact, helping you identify opportunities that align with your experience, guiding you through each step of the hiring process, and providing support from initial submission through assignment completion.

Soliant's job placement, matching, and recruitment services are 100% free for pharmacy candidates. When you partner with Soliant, your free access includes:

  • Dedicated Specialty Hiring Manager: One-on-one professional job search guidance customized to your career goals.
  • Exclusive Access: Connection to contract, travel, and permanent pharmacy positions nationwide.
  • Full-Service Support: Help handling of your credentialing, onboarding logistics, and compliance.

Once you accept a pharmacy assignment, you'll begin the onboarding process, which includes completing credentialing, submitting required documentation, and coordinating with your hiring manager to finalize all pre-start requirements so you're prepared for your first day.

Requirements & Licensure

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Licensing requirements for pharmacy assignments vary by state, and in many cases you will need an active license for the state where you are working. Your hiring manager will help clarify the specific requirements for each assignment and guide you through what's needed before you start.

Current requirements for pharmacy professionals typically include an active pharmacist license (state-dependent), relevant pharmacy experience, and good standing with no disciplinary actions on record. Some assignments may also require recent clinical or retail experience and additional facility-specific onboarding requirements. Your hiring manager will review the exact qualifications needed for each opportunity to ensure you're properly matched before submission.

Credentialing & Onboarding

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Pharmacy credentialing with Soliant is a supported process where you submit and verify required documents, including licensure and compliance paperwork, with guidance from your hiring manager and credentialing team. Requirements vary by assignment, and you'll be assisted to ensure everything is completed before your start date.

The onboarding process for pharmacy roles includes completing required credentialing, submitting necessary employment and compliance documentation, and working closely with your hiring manager to finalize all pre-start requirements so you're fully prepared for your assignment.

Assignments & Travel

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Pharmacy assignments are commonly around 13 weeks in length, though duration can vary and may extend or lead to permanent placement based on the facility's needs.

Travel pharmacy assignments are typically defined by distance requirements (often around 50–75+ miles from your tax home, depending on the assignment and compliance guidelines), so whether something qualifies can vary. If you're looking to stay closer to home, your hiring manager can help you identify local, per diem, or non-travel options that still fit your goals.

Pharmacy travel assignments with Soliant are typically contract roles placed in a variety of settings where you step in to provide coverage and support for a defined period of time. These assignments offer flexibility, exposure to different environments, and ongoing support from your hiring manager throughout the duration of your contract.

Pay & Benefits

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Compensation for pharmacy roles with Soliant varies based on your experience, credentials, location, and the specific assignment, so pay can range significantly from one opportunity to another. Your hiring manager will provide detailed pay information for each role so you can understand exactly what's available and choose what best fits your goals.

Soliant ensures a reliable and convenient payroll process for all working professionals. You are paid every single week, on Friday, for the hours you worked and submitted during the previous week.

At Soliant, pharmacy professionals are typically hired as W-2 employees, meaning your taxes are handled simply and automatically:

  • Automatic Withholding: Soliant automatically deducts and remits your federal, state, and local income taxes, as well as Social Security, from your weekly pharmacy pay.
  • Multi-State Coverage: If you accept travel pharmacy assignments across state lines, your taxes are accurately withheld based on the specific state laws where you are physically working.
  • Standard Year-End Reporting: You will receive a standard W-2 form at the end of the year to make your tax filing straightforward.

Your pharmacy hiring manager can provide further guidance on setting up your initial tax forms (like your federal and state W-4s) based on your personal situation.

Yes, Soliant provides a comprehensive benefits package for pharmacy professionals during their assignments. Once you begin an eligible contract or travel pharmacy role, you gain access to the following:

  • Comprehensive Insurance: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage options to keep you healthy.
  • Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan featuring a company match to help you save for the future.
  • Travel & Housing Support: For travel assignments, Soliant offers stipends, housing assistance, and relocation support.

Getting Started & Working With Soliant

Your nursing specialty hiring manager serves as a long-term career partner, supporting you through the job search, interview, onboarding, and beyond by helping you find opportunities that align with your goals and staying available as your career evolves.

No, you do not have to pay a fee! Soliant's job placement, matching, and recruitment services are 100% free for nurses and healthcare candidates.

Once you accept a nursing assignment, you'll move into onboarding, which includes completing credentialing, submitting required documentation, and working with your hiring manager to finalize all pre-start steps so you're ready for your assignment start date.

Requirements & Licensure

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It depends on the state and your licensure type. If you hold a compact nursing license (and are working in a participating compact state), you may be able to work in multiple states under one multistate license, but non-compact states typically require a separate state-specific license. Your hiring manager can help you confirm exactly what's needed for each assignment.

Nursing requirements vary by role level. (CNA, LPN, RN, etc.). Registered Nurses (RNs) require an active RN license along with appropriate clinical experience in their specialty area. Soliant primarily partners with RN professionals for its nursing assignments, and your hiring manager can help confirm eligibility and qualifications for specific opportunities.

Current requirements for travel nurses typically include an active RN license (or compact license where applicable), relevant clinical experience in your specialty area, and up-to-date certifications such as BLS or others depending on the facility. Additional requirements may vary by assignment and location, and your hiring manager will help ensure you meet all qualifications before placement.

Credentialing & Onboarding

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Nursing credentialing with Soliant is a supported, step-by-step process where you work with your hiring manager and credentialing team to submit, verify, and track required documents like licenses, certifications, and compliance records. Requirements vary by assignment, but you'll receive guidance throughout to help ensure everything is completed before your start date.

The onboarding process for nursing roles includes completing credentialing, submitting required documentation, and working closely with your hiring manager to prepare for your assignment start date. Your hiring manager also coordinates with the facility to share key details like unit expectations, parking information, and building layout so you feel prepared and confident before your first shift.

Assignments & Travel

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Nursing assignments are most commonly around 13 weeks in length, though duration can vary depending on the facility's needs and may be extended or transition into longer-term or permanent opportunities.

While 13 weeks is the standard industry average, contract lengths for travel nurse assignments can be flexible to accommodate both your needs and the facility's requirements. Contract durations can vary based on the specific clinical setting, geographic location, and specialty demands. If there is an ongoing staffing need at the facility and it is a strong performance fit, assignments can frequently be extended beyond the initial contract period.

Yes, it's possible to take travel nursing assignments close to home, as long as the assignment meets travel eligibility guidelines set by the facility and tax rules. If you prefer to stay nearby, your hiring manager can help you identify local or regional options that still fit your goals and schedule.

Per diem nursing is a flexible work arrangement where nurses pick up shifts as needed, often day-to-day or week-to-week, rather than committing to a set schedule or long-term contract. It's commonly used to fill staffing gaps and gives nurses more control over when and where they work.

Nursing travel assignments with Soliant are typically short-term contract roles where you work in a healthcare facility for a set duration, often filling staffing needs in specific units or specialties. These assignments offer flexibility, exposure to different clinical environments, and ongoing support from your hiring manager throughout the contract.

Pay & Benefits

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Compensation for nursing roles with Soliant varies based on your specialty, experience, location, and assignment details, so pay can differ from one opportunity to the next. We stay competitive in the market and advocate on your behalf to help ensure you're offered pay that reflects your skills, credentials, and the value you bring to each assignment.

Soliant utilizes a weekly pay system designed for our nurses' convenience. You can expect your paycheck or direct deposit every Friday for the nursing hours you worked and submitted during the previous week.

At Soliant, nurses are typically hired as W-2 employees, meaning your taxes are handled simply and automatically:

  • Automatic Withholding: Soliant automatically deducts and remits your federal, state, and local income taxes, as well as Social Security, from your weekly nursing pay.
  • Multi-State Coverage: If you take travel nursing assignments, your taxes are accurately withheld based on the specific state laws where you are physically working.
  • Standard Year-End Reporting: You will receive a standard W-2 form at the end of the year to make your tax filing straightforward.

Your nursing hiring manager can provide further guidance on setting up your initial tax forms (like your federal and state W-4s) based on your personal situation.

Soliant provides a comprehensive benefits package tailored specifically for travel nurses. Once you begin an eligible travel nursing assignment, your coverage and perks may include:

  • Comprehensive Insurance: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage options to keep you healthy on the road.
  • Retirement Planning: A 401(k)-plan featuring a company match to help you save for the future.
  • Travel & Housing Support: Stipends, housing support, and relocation assistance to make moving between assignments seamless.

Getting Started & Working With Soliant

Your hiring manager serves as your dedicated career partner, helping you explore opportunities, answer questions, and connect you with assignments that align with your experience, preferences, and long-term goals.

No, there is no fee to work with Soliant or to be considered for opportunities.

After accepting an assignment, you'll begin onboarding and credentialing, complete any required paperwork, and work closely with your hiring manager to finalize details before your start date.

Requirements & Licensure

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Licensing requirements vary by state and profession, and many assignments require an active license in the state where you'll be working. Your hiring manager can help guide you through the requirements for each opportunity.

Requirements typically include an active license, certification, or credential relevant to your role, along with the appropriate educational background and experience. Qualifications can vary by position, location, and assignment setting.

Travel professionals generally need active state licensure, recent experience within their specialty area, and any certifications required by the facility or district. Requirements may vary depending on the assignment and location.

Credentialing & Onboarding

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Credentialing with Soliant is a guided process where you work with your hiring manager and credentialing team to submit and verify required licenses, certifications, and compliance documentation before your assignment begins.

The onboarding process includes completing credentialing, submitting required paperwork, and coordinating assignment details with your hiring manager. Your hiring manager also helps ensure you feel prepared with important information before your first day.

Assignments & Travel

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Assignment lengths can vary depending on the role and setting, with some opportunities lasting a few weeks while others follow a full school year or longer-term contract schedule.

Travel assignments commonly last around 13 weeks, though some opportunities may extend longer depending on the needs of the facility, district, or organization.

Yes, depending on travel eligibility requirements and assignment availability, you may be able to take a travel assignment close to home. Your hiring manager can also help identify local or regional opportunities that fit your preferences.

Travel assignments with Soliant are contract-based opportunities where professionals work in schools, healthcare facilities, or other settings for a set period of time while receiving ongoing support from their hiring manager throughout the assignment.

Pay & Benefits

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Compensation varies based on your specialty, experience, location, credentials, and assignment details, with competitive pay designed to reflect the value you bring to each role.

Professionals are typically paid weekly through direct deposit, with payments issued on Fridays for the previous week's hours worked.

Onsite positions are generally W-2 roles with taxes withheld based on your W-4 elections, while some virtual or independent contractor opportunities may be structured as 1099 assignments where contractors manage their own taxes.

Soliant offers access to benefits for eligible professionals, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options during assignments.

Benefits eligibility for temp-to-hire placements can vary depending on the assignment structure and duration, and your hiring manager can help explain the options available for your specific opportunity.

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