Should you take a 36-hour contract or a 48-hour contract?
The holidays are approaching—a time when you’re looking for more flexibility, especially if you don’t have PTO scheduled. Burnout is real, so you’re probably steering clear from working 48-60 hours a week, which has been more common over the past couple of years. These are key reasons to lean toward 36-hour shifts. But another consideration […]
Your Burnout Survival Kit
By Karla Theilen, RN, contributing writer You know what it’s like when your phone battery starts draining power more quickly, and each time you recharge it, it not only seems to take longer, but the battery seems to go dead faster, too? Now think of your own battery, the one that powers you for your […]
Get the nurse job that you want
By Kay Slane Healthcare Professionals are always looking for the ultimate travel job. And whether it’s mountains, beaches, cold weather, or hot weather, every traveler has their own idea of a great location. A big problem in 2022 is that jobs are moving at lightning speed. A job can be posted at 9 am, and […]
How to Begin your Travel Nurse Career
By Kay Slane After you complete two years of experience, it’s understandable if you’re anxious to get out there and see what the travel nurse life is all about. But first, there are several things you need to get started. Fortunately, none of them are too complicated. Let’s take a look: 1 After 1.5 years […]
5 Tips to Succeed as a Travel Nurse
Great pay, more flexibility, the chance to see new places and build relationships are key reasons why being a travel nurse has such appeal. But how can you help ensure the experience goes well? Here are some quick tips for success. Do your research. Find the right company with the support you need to […]
7 Things Travel Nurses Can Expect at Indian Health Service Facilities
Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities provide free primary and preventive healthcare services to Native American Tribes and Alaska Natives, which is approximately 2.2 million people in the United States. IHS employs approximately 2,380 nurses, which is the highest number of healthcare professionals they staff. Typically located in remote areas, healthcare travelers play an critical role […]
Travel Nurse Spotlight: Taking on New Adventures Across the Country
In the Travel Nurse Spotlight series, HCT Today is highlighting travelers’ own unique stories and perspectives. Working more than 40 hours a week with very little time for vacation or recreational activities, Renee B. and her husband, Gabe, were ready for a change. With 25 years of experience as a staff nurse, which includes 19 years […]
6 Unique Nurse Jobs & Specialties With Travel Potential
One of the many perks of being a travel nurse is the frequent exposure to new environments and experiences. Sometimes that can also mean trying out unique nurse jobs or specialties that aren’t always on the hospital floor. If you’re looking to take your nursing career to new places, check out these six unique nurse […]
5 Signs You Are Ready To Start A Travel Healthcare Career
It can be difficult to know when to start a travel healthcare career. Many would-be travelers can suffer from “analysis paralysis” thinking about all of the criteria they should meet before traveling. Should I wait until I have more experience? What if I end up somewhere I hate? Will I be able to support myself […]
10 Things to bring on your first travel assignment
By Natalie Newman, Contributing Writer If you have the exciting opportunity to become a travel nurse, you might be scared or nervous. I was so nervous before my first travel assignment I hardly thought about what I really needed and I overpacked. Now after doing multiple travel assignments, I’ve figured out exactly what I need to […]
