Interim / Temporary / Contract Assignments

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Galileo Search, LLC also provides Interim / Contract staffing services to qualified healthcare professionals across 49 states.  Once we have mutually agreed upon a suitable contract assignment for you, it is a simple process to become a Contract Professional through our firm.  All of your payroll and employment related issues will be handled for you including legal, financial, administrative, and benefit functions. 

Contracting is not for everyone - we encourage you to carefully review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section below to get a better understanding of how contracting works through Galileo Search.

Interim / Temporary / Contracting through Galileo Search - Simple, Fast & Rewarding.

● Short-Term Assignments
● Long-Term Assignments
● Full-Time Assignments
● Part-Time Assignments
● Local, Regional & National Assignments
● Weekly Paychecks with Direct Deposit
● W-2 Payroll Tax Withholding and Matches
● Unemployment Insurance
● Worker's Compensation Coverage
● Health Insurance
● 401 (k) Savings Plan
● AFLAC

How can you benefit from working an Interim / Contract assignment:

1. Flexibility in Lifestyle:
● Control of career path
● Opportunity to travel
● Balance between business and personal obligations

2. Potential for Higher Earnings:
● You are paid for every hour worked
● You receive overtime according to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

3. Weekly Paycheck:
● Direct deposit
● Applicable expense reimbursement
● Itemized payroll statements

4. W-2 Payroll Tax Withholdings and Matches:
● Tax withholdings, filings, and matches are all handled for you
● Government compliance is maintained for you

5. Workers' Compensation Coverage:
●  Coverage nationwide for approved job descriptions
●  Hotline with access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

6. Human Resources Services:
●  Benefit specialist to answer any benefits questions you may have
●  Employee Handbook with policies and procedures

7. Increase Technical and Professional Knowledge Base:
●  You can increase your portfolio of skills
●  Enhance your resume
●  Exposure to varied work environments and projects increases your marketability

8. Evaluate Potential Permanent Jobs (Temp-to-Perm)
●  Determine if a facility is right for you before accepting permanent employment

9. Avoid Office Politics:
●  Perform your work without organizational distractions

10. Optional Benefits to Contract Employees:
● Health Insurance
● Dental Insurance
● Vision Insurance
● Life Insurance
● Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
● 401 (k) Savings Plan
● AFLAC

Please Note: Benefits are subject to change based on vendors, suppliers, and company requirements.



(Frequently Asked Questions) about contracting through Galileo:

Q. How long do contract assignments typically last?
A. The length of assignments will vary greatly based on the individual needs of the client hospital and type of assignment.  By type of assignment we mean the role you will be playing and reason you are on-site (maternity leave, filling in until a permanent hire can be found, specific project based work, etc.).  The length of assignments typically range from one through three months, however, they can be extended to six months or longer.  The expected length of an assignment is openly discussed with you and the client hospital prior to your accepting an assignment.

Q. Am I obligated to remain on an assignment should the client hospital want to extend it beyond the original term?
A. No. While it is typical for an assignment to be extended, you will have the option of staying on or concluding the assignment on the originally established date.  We would simply replace you with another one of our qualified contractors.  Our contractors work on an employment-at-will basis, meaning that either party can terminate the assignment with very short notice.  We don't however recommend leaving assignments early without viable cause.  This could reflect negatively on your status as a professional contractor and your being awarded future assignments.

Q. How do I begin the process of becoming a contractor with Galileo Search?     
A.  First, you will need to forward a copy of your most current resume for our confidential review.  We suggest that you complete the Contractor Registry form located on our website at: Contractor Registry.  There is no obligation for completing this form, it will simply give us a better idea of your experience, geographical preferences and availability.  Once we have your information we will follow-up with you via phone.  Upon being approved, you will be added to our national database of available contractors and will receive email updates and periodic phone calls about available assignments.  You are not under any obligation to take a particular assignment.  We simply present the information for your review and consideration. Should you phone interview with a client hospital and one of our clients wants to retain your services, we will then conduct a drug test (locally), criminal history check and perform professional references.  Other documentation may be required by the individual client hospital. As long as you do not go over one year between working on an assignment for us, you will not need to undergo another drug test and criminal history check prior to starting new assignment(s).

Q. How do I get paid, how is it determined?
A. Galileo Search assignments pay a competitive hourly rate (one of the best in the industry) based on education, certifications, licensure, and level of professional experience.  Hourly rate is also based on the role (project leader, sole practitioner, team member, coordinator, manager, director) and type of assignment.  The size of hospital and geographical considerations will also be a factor.  We address each assignment individually and work to align the client hospital with a contractor that best fits their unique clinical and financial requirements.  We work closely with our contractors to determine a competitive rate for each assignment.  Our team is highly expert at determining / negotiating hourly pay rates.  All contractors are employee status with the required state and federal tax deductions being made - contractors will receive a W-2 at the end of each year.  Tax rates are calculated according to the individual state a contractor is working in, not in their state of residence.  If you are a new contractor you will receive your first pay check within two weeks from the day you begin your first assignment and then every week thereafter.  You also have the option of direct-deposit so that your pay is available to you from any location.  Also, you do not need to purchase special business liability insurance or acquire a business license to be a Galileo Search contractor.

Q. Are healthcare benefits available?
A. Yes.  Healthcare, dental, vision, life, AD&D and 401(k) benefits are optional.  We outsource the management of our payroll services and benefits to our business partner, Top Echelon Contracting, Inc. Please visit their Benefits for Contract Staffing Employees page on their Website for more details. The majority of benefits can be paid via pre-taxed payroll deductions.  Please Note: Benefits are subject to change based on vendors, suppliers, and company requirements.

Q. How often do assignments become available?
A. Assignments are sporadic and there are no guarantees that they will be available back-to-back.  While we work diligently to keep our team of specialized Infection Preventionists busy all year, there will always be down-time that can range anywhere from weeks to months between assignments.  With that being said, we have had contractors on non-stop assignments for two year periods.  A great deal will depend on your individual credentials and flexibility to travel anywhere in the United States on an as-needed basis.  Restrictions on your availability and/or added geographical limitations will reduce the number of assignments available to you.  If you need predictable, regulated employment/income and if uninterrupted healthcare benefits are critical to you, contracting may not be a wise choice at this time.  Contracting makes most sense for those individuals that are retired, semi-retired, between jobs - can't find work locally or those that can afford the down-time between assignments.

Q. What about RN licensure in different states?
A. RN licensure requirements vary from state-to-state and from facility-to-facility based on the nature of your assignment.  If RN licensure is required by a client hospital that the contractor is not licensed in, most facilities will permit contractors to begin an assignment if they have formally filed for a temporary or permanent state license.  If you live in or are licensed in a Compact State the mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) or in a compact state and to practice in other states, subject to each state's practice law and regulations. Be prepared to get licensed in several states during your consulting career.  Galileo Search will reimburse our contractors for the initial state licensure in any state where it is required by our client hospitals.  We do no reimburse for renewals unless you are on an active assignment for us in said state when renewal comes due. We do not reimburse for licensure or renewals in your home state. 

Q. Do you have international contract assignments?
A. No. We provide contract staffing services across 49 states with the exception of Hawaii.  Galileo Search represents permanent career opportunities across all 50 States.




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