Being a traveling healthcare professional can be a positive and rewarding experience. But it can also be stressful, physically challenging and mentally demanding. After a long shift, it’s sometimes tempting to just go home and crash on the couch with a bag of Cheetos. This is why staying physically fit and healthy can often be…
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So let’s take a few minutes to talk about the importance of having good scrubs. Obviously, as a travel nurse you have to wear them – so when you work 12- to 15-hour shifts on assignment they should be as comfortable as possible. But while comfort is important, your scrubs also need to be durable,…
Canceling a travel nurse contract is not something to be taken lightly. While it’s never ideal that a contract is broken prior to the expected end date, there are certain circumstances that can cause it to happen. When a contract is ended before completion, regardless of the reason, it can be a loss to everyone…
In these days of shortages for qualified healthcare professionals – especially nurses – many hospitals, and clinics can experience staff crunches. If you’re looking for a fulfilling job that provides plenty of value, travel, and professional opportunity, look no farther than travel nursing. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind for a successful experience:…
The holidays are fast approaching. And if you’re a travel nurse (or any other travel healthcare professional), you’re probably thinking that the last thing you want is to spend a special holiday pulling shifts in a hospital or clinic. Well, we’re to tell you “think again.” Sure, the holidays can add stress to an already…
A lot of travel healthcare professionals – especially those starting out – can’t wait to get out on the road and start working their gig. But how long does it take to go from responding to an opening to your first day on the travel job? Using travel nursing as an example, it typically takes…
How important is your resume as a travel nurse? Well, let’s just say it’s one of the first pieces you need to land the travel nurse job you really want. Whether it’s your first time applying as a traveling nurse or you’re looking for a new opportunity, you want to include all of the great…
Did you know that nurses are the second largest group of licensed professionals in the country? According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the purpose of a nursing license is to set minimum qualifications and competencies for entry-level nurses in order to protect the public from harm. Before you can practice nursing, you…
If you’re wondering if a travel healthcare career is right for you, but have heard whispers such as “There go your benefits”, “It’s risky”, or “It’ll be bad for your career”, we have one word to say: “Hogwash!” While any RN, NP, NA, technician or healthcare worker should be careful about the career choices they…
When your shift is over and you’re ready to watch some serious football, Dallas, Texas is the place to be. And we’re not talking about sitting in your living room watching the game with your cat. Nope, if you want to enjoy an exciting Sunday of football action – surrounded by like-minded fans – Dallas…
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