As a travel healthcare professional, you likely know that your compensation, including any pre-negotiated stipends, per diems, etc., comes from one thing – your bill rate. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, bill rates for a variety of travel healthcare workers rose – sometimes significantly. For example, traveling nurses – who have been in high demand and…
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We’re delighted to name Moises Luna as our April Traveler of the Month! With two years of traveling healthcare experience and seven months with Focus Staff, he has been on assignments in Massachusetts and Colorado. As a certified Anesthesia Technician, Moises has proven to be a very resilient and valued team member who keeps a…
March 19th is #NationalCertifiedNursesDay – a worldwide day of awareness and recognition – and this week’s blog provides a perfect opportunity for Focus Staff to celebrate and thank certified nurses for their dedication, achievements, and deep commitment to patient safety. National Certified Nurses Day was established on March 19th because it’s the birthday of Margretta…
It’s with great pride that we announce Paula Carson RVT as our March Traveler of the Month. One of the most highly skilled and motivated healthcare professionals who partner with Focus Staff, Paula celebrates her two-year anniversary with us on March 18th! During this time, she has successfully completed seven assignments at four locations –…
There are many reasons to pursue a career as a traveling healthcare professional. Along with the excellent pay and benefits, most people site the flexibility, opportunities to explore new places, and chances to do new things as reasons they decided to live the travel life. But there’s another benefit some travelers don’t necessarily think about:…
We’re pleased to announce that Maria Diaz (RN) is our Traveler of the Month for February. A valuable part of the Focus Staff team, Maria is a great example of a talented and hardworking travel nurse! A dedicated nursing professional, Maria’s travel career began in May 2019 – with Focus Staff being her first (and…
Whether you’re looking to explore the four corners of the U.S. or gain a financial leg-up in today’s economy, travel nursing offers opportunities for growth, career enhancement and personal fulfillment. That is, if you don’t mind being a little flexible and are looking for something beyond the “been there, done that.” With excellent pay, a…
If you’re trying to decide whether a career as an RN or occupational therapist is right for you, here are some words of advice: They’re similar, yet very different. There, glad we could help with your decision-making process! Actually, let’s take a few minutes to discuss the different career paths required for a nurse or…
There are many great things about being a traveling healthcare professional. But let’s be honest, trying to maintain a long-distance personal relationship isn’t always one of them. For travelers, maintaining your connections back home is important while on assignment. Personal relationships are critical for happiness and neglecting them can put a damper on your mental…
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