To view details of Cirrus paid insurance and the Enhanced plan,
requiring employee contribution, please
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Agency Profile for Cirrus Medical Staffing
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Last modified on: May 5, 2008 |
24 x 7 EMERGENCY NUMBER
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All Cirrus Medical Staffing employees are privy to an emergency phone number to be used ONLY for emergencies. This gives you 24 hour access to a Cirrus employee (opposed to an answering service) in the event you need us for emergency situations.
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401(k) PLAN
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Cirrus employees may join our 401(k) retirement plan immediately OR at anytime during their employment. It takes 30 days to process enrollment. Our investments are chosen by Merrill Lynch and pay the highest yields based on past performance. Regardless of your investments selected as conservative, moderate or aggressive, your return is maximized.
Cirrus Medical Staffing will match 100% of the first 2% of your PAY (vs. 2% of your contribution). Vesting will be at 50% after one year; 75% after two years and 100% after 3 years of employment. You must work a minimum of 1,000 hours to enter the vesting program.
For details on the investment plans ONLY, contact:
Joe Davis, Jr.
Merrill Lynch
800-937-0406, Toll Free
704-442-4614, direct dial
joseph_davisjr@ml.com , email
ID: CIRRUSMED
You can access the following forms online:
Account Balance
Make an Address Change
Request or Download Forms for
Rollovers
Withdrawals
Request Loans
Click here: https://www.planservices.com/enterprisefunds or contact Bisys, toll free, at 888-284-3178.
For other questions pertaining to your 401(k) account, contact Robert Barnes, Cirrus Controller, at 800-299-8132 x 4411, OR email him at rbarnes@cirrusmedicalstaffing.com .
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BONUS PROGRAMS
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Cirrus Medical Staffing offers eight different Bonus Programs. Bonuses are rewards for a number of outstanding qualities that we value in our employees such as longevity, attendance, referrals of other travelers, paperwork compliance, timely updates required yearly and others. Chances are, there is a bonus with your name attached to it!
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COMPENSATION
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The Travelers of Cirrus Medical Staffing are paid on a WEEKLY basis, provided the travelers timesheet is received on time (Mondays by noon EST). Pay is provided via direct deposit.
Alternatively, for those who prefer not to have a bank account, Cirrus is positioned to provide (for a small initiation fee of less than $5.00) a Traveler Access Card, called an ADP TotalPay Card, (much like an ATM/Debit card) that can be used just like a bank account and is accepted throughout the enitre United States.
For further information regarding payroll, contact our Payroll Deptartment at 800-299-8132 or email tburris@cirrusmedicalstaffing.com .
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CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU's)
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They're FREE! Cirrus travelers are provided with paid continuing education courses that may be accessed via our website. You are able to print your own certificates of successful completion.
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CREDIT UNION
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Cirrus Medical Staffing is please to offer Credit Union membership to our travelers through Coastal Federal Credit Union. Should you choose to become a member, you will have access to the following products and services:
Savings Accounts
Checking Accounts
Unlimited check writing and Debit Card transactions
CD's
IRA's
Excellent Loan, Visa, and Mortgage Rates
FREE Internet Banking
Online Bill pay
E-statements
24-hour lending center via phone or internet
Credit Consulting Services
Insurance and Investment Services
Discount Movie Tickets
American Express Travelers Cheques
MUCH MORE!!
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EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK - Available on-line
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A formalized Employee Handbook available on-line for easy access to all travelers. Find answers to your questions in a flash!
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EMPLOYEE PERK PROGRAM (EPP)
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Offered to ALL Cirrus Travelers, enjoy DISCOUNTS on various products and services ranging from vacation packages, pet insurance and roadside assistance to florests, online gifts, grocery delivery services, exercise facilities, computers, cell phones and MORE!!
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FINANCIAL PLANNING
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Financial Planning processes help you meet your life goals through proper management of your finances. Such goals could include the purchase of a home, college funding, paying your mortgage off ahead of schedule, or planning for retirement, as examples. Get the help you need to reach your goals by planning direction and meaning to your financial decisions and understand how your financial decisions affect other areas of your finances. Expert advice provides reduction of risks and management of your funds so that your money works to your advantage.
For details, contact:
David Helton
704-822-1376
dhelton@carolina.rr.com
ID: CIRRUSMED
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FURNITURE SELECTION PROGRAM
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This program allows our travelers to upgrade furniture packages at a cost and also allows the purchase of "soft packages" if desired. All furniture packages, including the furniture that Cirrus provides at no cost, is available for view along with monthly pricing for upgrades. This is posted in the FORMS section of our website.
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HOLIDAY PAY
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Holiday Pay is provided for holidays observed at your assignment facilities. Such holidays and the accelerated pay for working the observed holidays are outlined in detail on your contract.
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HOUSING
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Private housing is provided for by Cirrus Medical Staffing. Our standard housing package consists of a one bedroom apartment with a furnished den, kitchenette and bedroom. Cirrus selects it's housing based on: 1) Safety, 2) Cleanliness and 3) Proximity to facility. Cirrus will put all utilities in our name and pay up to $75.00 monthly toward your utility usage. Telephone, cable or soft packages (dishes, towels, etc.) are the responsibility of the traveler. Additional arrangements can also be made at cost (additional bedrooms, pets, etc.).
Alternatively, Cirrus will pay a monthly housing stipend, for which the traveler can locate their own housing. Please ask your recruiter about details pertaining to housing stipends.
At Cirrus, you are welcomed to travel with family members, companions and pets as long as you notify us in advance.
For questions regarding housing, please contact our Director of Housing at 800-299-8132 x 3916 OR email tshields@cirrusmedicalstaffing.com .
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IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION PROGRAM
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According to the Federal Trade Commission, 1 of 3 Americans will have their Identity stolen this year. Protect yourself (including your spouse) for a fee of less than $15.00 per month. This is a protection service that any Cirrus Traveler may continue on a month to month basis. It is a service that is an elective service by the Cirrus Traveler. If you enroll, the coverage is for you (and your spouse, if you choose, at no additional cost). This service is available to all travelers regardless of your location within the entire United States and the four provinces of Canada.
For further details, contact:
Jenny Prevatte, Independent Associate, Pre-Paid Legal Services
704-516-0404
vprevatte@prepaidlegal.com
www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/vprevatte
ID: CIRRUSMED
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JCAHO CERTIFIED
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Cirrus Medical Staffing is proud to be a Certified Healthcare Staffing Company, ensuring that processes are in place and adhered to in order to protect your best interests and licensure.
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JOB POSTINGS - (updated and online)
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Cirrus updates all job postings on our website DAILY, Monday through Friday of each week (most usually by 12:00 noon, EST). This pertains to all Travel Nursing and Allied Health postings, as well as Permanent Placement opportunities. Please check HOT Travel Nurse Jobs, Hot Allied Health Jobs, and Hot Permanent Jobs, located in the menu on our homepage.
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LIABILITY INSURANCE
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As required by law, Cirrus provides ample liability insurance coverage for each traveler on our payroll, at no cost to the traveler.
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LICENSE REIMBURSEMENT
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Cirrus Medical Staffing will reimburse you up to $100 toward obtaining licensure needed to practice in a state outside of your state of origin.
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LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
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Offered by Mutual of Omaha, Long-term care insurance allows you or your loved ones to secure quality helathcare at either a skilled nursing facility OR at home. Long-term care coverage allows you to protect your savings and preserve important relationships with additional family members. You may purchase Long-Term Care Insurance for yourself OR any of your family members.
Frequently Asked Questions about Long-Term Care Insurance:
http://mutualofomaha.com/longtermcareinsurance/common_questions/index.html#what?a1
For details, contact:
David Helton
704-822-1376
dhelton@carolina.rr.com
ID: CIRRUSMED
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MAJOR MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS
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Cirrus provides our employees with PAID major medical insurance coverage through CIGNA, effective day one of employment. CIGNA provides NATIONAL COVERAGE and has providers throughout all 50 states. This is a premium plan called Open Access Plus, a PPO Plan designed for major coverage and provides comprehensive coverage.
Additionally, you may, for a fee, also elect to provide coverage for:
Spouse only
Domestic Partner only
Child(ren) only
Family
For a detailed view of this coverage, first click on the "benefits" tab located on our website menu (www.cirrusmedicalstaffing.com). Next, click on "To view details of Cirrus paid insurance and the Enhanced plan, requiring employee contribution, please click here" at the top of the screen.
Furthermore, your PAID insurnace coverage also provides the following additional coverage:
Life Insurance
Dental
Prescription Discount Program (co-pay)
Vision Insurance is included in the Enhanced Plan. You may elect to upgrade your benefits to provide addtional coverage, including lower deductables, lower co-pays and include vision insurance for a monthly fee (Enhanced Plan).
COBRA INSURANCE , as required by law, will be offered to all exiting employees of Cirrus Medical Staffing. You will receive your COBRA option notification within 14 days of your exit date. The name of the Cirrus administrator organization for COBRA is Ceridian. Once you recieve your COBRA information in the mail, you will have 60 days to make a decision and up to 45 days more to submit the enrollment forms and a check to Ceridian in order to become covered with insurance coverage under COBRA guidelines. Please be aware that the money due to Ceridian will be retroactive, monthly, from your exit date to present date for insurance coverage under COBRA laws.
For questions on your insurance, please contact Max Hogan, Human Resource Manager, at 800-299-8132 x 3912 or email him at mhogan@cirrusmedicalstaffing.com .
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ON-LINE FORMS
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Forms for employment and required yearly updates are located on-line through the Cirrus website, www.cirrusmedicalstaffing.com . You merely print, read, sign and fax back to us (all Cirrus faxes are operataive 24 x 7). Cirrus travelers are not permitted to start an assignment unless all required paperwork is received prior to your assignment start date. Upon hire, a Cirrus Quality Control Sepcialist will contact you with deadline dates to have your paperwork completed and received at Cirrus. Your Quality Control Specialist is responsible for seeing that your assignment starts troublefree with the client facility of your choice.
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ON-LINE PAYROLL STUBS
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You have 24 hour access to your payroll stubs via the Internet. You are provided with instructions on the operatins of this service upon hire.
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PAID TIME OFF PROGRAM (PTO)
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This program is NOT associated with our Vacation Pay Program (two separate benefits). This program rewards working beyond the call of duty. Paid Time Off certificates are earned by working blocks of hours of overtime. Once you meet a certain block of overtime hours worked, you are issued a certificate for a paid day off. You can earn up to three paid days off for working an accrued number of overtime hours in a year.
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PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
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At no cost to you, Cirrus maintains your Professional Liabililty Insurance, protecting your licensure and right to practice in your field. Our coverage exceeds the standard coverage provided by most firms. We take the protection of your professional status seriously.
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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Cirrus Medical Staffing offers a yearly $1,000.00 Scholarship, which is open to ALL Cirrus travelers and their immediate family members to compete. Healthcare focus IS NOT a requirement to participate in the competition for the Scholarship award. You must be actively employed by Cirrus Medical Staffing to participate. You can obtain detailed information by contacting Greg Allen, President at gallen@cirrusmedicalstaffing.com OR you can refer to the Employee Handbook on-line for details.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE CHOICES
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In addition to your paid insurance benefits, Cirrus Medical Staffing also offers additional options for insurance coverage for cost. Through Colonial Life Insurance Company, you may also elect to pay a modest monthly rate for any of the following additional coverage plans:
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance
Note: These options are in ADDITION to the paid coverage provided in your major medical coverage (for those who wish to carry more insurance than your paid insurance plan offers). Cancer, Accident and Life insurance is already included in your paid insurance coverage; however, options to increase such specific coverage at a low cost is your choice.
For questions regarding any of the additional insurance options available to you, contract our Human Resource Manager at 800-299-8132 x 3912 OR email mhogan@cirrusmedicalstaffing.com .
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TAX ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
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The IRS allows travelers certain tax free "per diems" for meals and incidentals, which apply to traveling professionals. Cirrus Medical Staffing uses the approved IRS guidelines for all travelers who choose to take advantage of this program. We protect your best interests to ensure that this benefit is applied properly so that you aren't penalized on your yearly income taxes.
Tax Free housing "per diems" are also available; however, due to IRS rules, companies, such as Cirrus Medical Staffing, are not permitted to provide housing OR a housing stipend ALONG with a housing "per diem" that is approved by the IRS.
Ask your recruiter for an explanation and details of this highly popular program.
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TRAVEL PAY
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Cirrus pays travel pay to and from the assignment, up to $500 per assignment.
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TRAVELER RESOURCES
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On-line contact information for all regulatory boards for both Nursing and Allied Health fields are located for your easy access. In addition, other valuable information related to the needs of traveling professionals are also found on this area of our website menu. This would include a wide scope of information ranging from city information, to change of address forms online, to income tax services specializing only in the tax preparation of traveling healthcare professionals.
Please visit www.cirrusmedicalstaffing.com, and click on TRAVELER RESOURCES, located on the menu.
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VACATION PAY
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This program is NOT associated with Cirrus' Paid Time Off Program (two separate benefits). After four consecuitve 13 week assignments, you qualify for Vacation Pay. Pay earned for vacation is paid at the average hours of workweek worked between all assignments at the average pay rate paid between all assignments.
For details on how to collect your vacation pay, please contact your recruiter.
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WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
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As required by law, Cirrus provides paid workers compensation insurance on each traveler. Should be become injured on the job, please complete an incident report (contact your recrutier for this form) and provide all details in the documentation. You must turn this form in within 24 hours of the occurance to ensure that you are covered under workers compensation insurance. Please also refer to procedures in your employee handbook, located online.
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"I am so pleased and pleasantly surprised with Cirrus' ability to compete with the "Big Guys" and still manage to provide that proverbial "family-like", small business service and employee first paradigm. My recruiter along with HR., Housing and my credentialing specialist are incredible. Having traveled for 9 years, Cirrus has been the most impressive travel firm by far."
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Matthew E., MSc, RN, CCRN, CLNC, CRNI, OCN
Missouri
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