Being a healthcare traveler is an exciting adventure – both professionally and on a personal level. While certainly the pay, perks and other benefits factor into why a travel gig can be a great fit, part of the fun is figuring out where you want the next assignment to be. When choosing a location, remember…
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For many traveling healthcare professionals, being on the road is a large part of the allure of the job. Not being permanently tied down to the same hospital, clinic or city can offer the freedom to see the countryside and explore new adventures. But if you’re like most travelers, you’ll want to share your adventures…
It’s no secret that for traveling healthcare professionals, changing hospitals, getting to know new colleagues, finding a place to live, and learning a new community takes some getting used to. As a traveler, you’re not only trying to figure out a new assignment, but you’re also a newbie in a totally different town. So how…
Ghosting is the professional equivalent of standing someone up for a date. And it’s one of the most unprofessional things a candidate can do when they’re on the job hunt. Unfortunately, the trend of workers ghosting employers is on the rise according to those who keep track of such things. So what makes an otherwise rational person go…
You’ve probably heard the saying: “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life”. Sounds good, right? But not so fast. Landing a healthcare job that really interests you – that you’ll be spending at least eight hours a day doing – isn’t as easy as all that. In fact,…
Whether you’re a seasoned healthcare practitioner, a travel healthcare professional, or just getting started in your career, now’s a great time to plan for your professional future. Why? For one thing, physicians, RNs, NPs, PAs, technicians, and other healthcare pros are more valued than ever. Healthcare was a booming industry prior to COVID-19, but if…
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:…
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…
It goes without saying that the novel coronavirus is having a big impact on travel healthcare professionals. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in many parts of America, scores of healthcare travelers have headed to the front lines. Many hospitals have been relying on nurses, medical scribes, therapists, and other travel healthcare workers to help care for an overwhelming surge of…
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