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…
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So, it’s the holidays, and you’re miles from home on a travel assignment. You scan the TV listings and swear you won’t be watching “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” or “Home Alone” for the 13th time. Pondering your fate, you text a friend. But she’s at a holiday party and will get back to you….
We’ve all been there. The holidays are approaching, and as is often the case, it wouldn’t be a bad thing to have a few extra bucks in the bank account. As a traveling healthcare professional, you may not want to be working a lot of shifts at this time of year – or you may…
Your hospital shift is winding down, and you finally take a break. You duck outside for a breath of fresh air just in time to see the sun rising in the east. Well, isn’t that special! It looks like you’ve been up all night again, pulling a long shift in the hospital. As a medical…
Congratulations, you’re now a traveling healthcare professional! Life on the road comes with many benefits – from exploring the country to enjoying new experiences to working with some special people. But before you head on that first assignment, there are some important things to consider. Things that will enhance your experience – but won’t be…
Being a travel nurse or healthcare worker has its benefits. But it can also be a bit lonely if you’re on assignment in a strange town away from friends for months on end. Whether you’re in search of your significant other or just want to grab a coffee with a local, dating apps have paved…
Most of the time, a travel nurse or health worker is likely to be thinking about the potential for extending their contract with a hospital, clinic, or medical facility. But there may come a time when it’s clear that the contract you’ve agreed to is not working. So, should you simply grin and bear it?…
Let’s take a few minutes and try to clear the air regarding cannabis and traveling healthcare workers. A good place to start is with the most frequently asked question: “Can I use it?” With the legalization of recreational marijuana in many states, it may be easy to assume that if a person lives and works…
As a travel professional heading out on a hospital assignment, it’s important to pack wisely. Even if this isn’t your first rodeo, it’s easy to forget to pack something you wish you had once you open your suitcase. The key to the successful packer is to keep it simple and make sure you have the…
In this blog, travel nurses and healthcare professionals will learn five benefits to selecting the right staffing agency.
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