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Finding the perfect travel nursing agency can be a daunting task — the sheer number of travel nursing companies out there can be overwhelming.  Choosing an agency plays a huge role in your experience as a travel nurse, so it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. There are a number of factors that you…

Deciding on a travel healthcare career can be a big decision. Especially if you currently have a full-time job in a hospital, clinic or practice. For many, the call of the road as a traveling healthcare professional is too much to pass up. A traveling healthcare career can be very rewarding for many different healthcare…

As we do every month, we want to express our gratitude for one of our Focus Staff travelers in particular one who has gone above and beyond time and time again. [Drumroll, please.] Our June 2020 Travel Nurse of the Month is Dave Owens. Dave has been with Focus Staff for over a year, completing…

May is officially National Mental Health Awareness Month (aka Mental Health Month). Of course, mental health is important all year-round, but emphasizing these issues gives us the chance to come together to show our support and efforts for those who suffer from mental disorders and illnesses. COVID-19 has hit us all hard. Not just physically…

Today, we want to share a little bit about two of our amazing Travel Nurses, Toni White and Kinsey Harris, CNAs — a mother-daughter traveling pair! We want to share their story, so without further ado, let’s hear what they have to say! Travel Nursing as a Team 1. What led both of you to go into…

Gina Tran – Licensed Practical Nurse Many thanks and congrats to the May 2020 Traveler of the Month, Gina Tran. Gina is an LPN currently working in Florida! She started her journey with Focus Staff in 2019 with recruiter Mike Hermansen. She has worked with two different facilities and she has had the opportunity to extend –…

States, including California, are beginning to lift the ban on elective surgeries, and the need for nurses will be strong. That’s great news! The challenging part is that there will be thousands of travelers competing for every assignment. It’s time to get your ducks in a row so that you can take advantage of the…

How to Write a Killer Resume   PLAN- Before you begin writing your resume, look at a few samples of solid resumes.  You can find many examples online, such as on website here: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/best-resume-examples-a-z-list-2063587.   STARTING POINT- Start with the position.  What is stated as most important in the job description.  What experience is absolutely…

Travel: If not now, when? Making the decision to become a regular traveler is not an easy one. It can be a big commitment and, as such, many people will find it safer to talk themselves out of any concrete plans. The big question to ask yourself is are you ready to follow through? The…

For most travel nurses, life tends to revolve around 13-week blocks, which is the typical length of a travel nurse’s contract. While this nomadic lifestyle may not appeal to everyone, these 13-week assignments have plenty of benefits, especially if you’re adventurous and love experiencing something new. So, exactly what are the benefits and how can…

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