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What the day-to-day looks like
Benefits
Wise Medical offers W2 employee status for travel contracts, which may include access to employer-sponsored benefits not typically available to 1099 contract nurses. Travel pay packages include non-taxable stipends for housing and meals for nurses residing 50+ miles from the facility.
The city
Living in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, nicknamed Charm City, offers nurses major medical employers like Johns Hopkins Hospital alongside historic waterfront neighborhoods. Fells Point and Canton deliver cobblestone charm and harbor views, while the Inner Harbor anchors downtown dining and culture. This mid-Atlantic location sits within easy reach of both Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.
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- Median gross rent
- $1,331/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
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Who they are
Wise Medical is a healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Bowling Green, KY, that specializes in placing travel nurses on contract assignments at healthcare facilities across multiple states.
More about Wise Medical
Based on job postings, the company focuses on travel RN contracts in specialties such as Labor & Delivery and Pediatric Intensive Care, typically offering 13-week assignments with night shift schedules (3x12s). Nurses employed through Wise Medical work as W2 employees rather than independent contractors, which distinguishes the agency from some competitors in the travel staffing space. The company places nurses at facilities in various locations including Nashville, TN and Asheville, NC, among others. Assignments come with structured pay packages that include both taxable hourly wages and non-taxable stipends for travel-qualified nurses who reside 50 or more miles from the facility. Wise Medical requires standard clinical certifications and experience minimums that vary by specialty, generally ranging from 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. Employee reviews on Indeed rate the company at 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews, with Glassdoor showing 18 reviews for Wise Medical Staffing. Reviewers highlight time and location flexibility as a key positive, while areas flagged for improvement include support from managers, inclusive work environment, and the ability to meet personal goals. Job security and advancement received the lowest sub-rating at 3.0 out of 5.
The company's operational focus appears to center on providing flexible travel nursing assignments and connecting nursing professionals with healthcare facilities in need of temporary clinical staffing.
Why nurses stay
How they describe the culture
What nurses say in reviews
Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews. Sub-ratings on Indeed include: Work-life balance 3.4/5, Pay and benefits 3.2/5, Job security and advancement 3.0/5, Management 3.4/5, and Culture 3.2/5. Reviewers specifically cited 'time and location flexibility' as what they like about working here. Job titles represented in reviews include Office Manager, State Tested Nursing Assistant, Health Specialist, Medical Assistant, and Nurse, with departments spanning Nursing, Administrative Assistance, Medical Information, and Medical Technician.
The good
- Time and location flexibility highlighted by employees as a key positive
- W2 employment status for travel contracts rather than 1099 independent contractor arrangement
- Travel assignments available across multiple states offering geographic variety
- Structured pay packages with non-taxable stipends for travel-qualified nurses
- Blended hourly rates competitive for travel nursing market (e.g., $68/hr for L&D, $61/hr for PICU)
The hard parts
- Job security and advancement rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.0 out of 5 on Indeed
- Employees flagged support from manager as an area for improvement
- Inclusive work environment cited as needing improvement by reviewers
- Ability to meet personal goals identified as a shortfall by employees
- Limited review volume (6 on Indeed, 18 on Glassdoor) makes it difficult to assess consistent patterns
“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”
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