My most memorable experience as a nurse
By Bob Goldnetz My most memorable experience as a nurse is probably one of my saddest, but also exemplifies why I became a nurse and do what we do. They never found out what was wrong with him. He had a lot going on from previous co-morbidities, admitted with COVID. All the tests were negative, […]
12 Holiday Travel Nurse Adventures Posts That Will Make The Grumpiest Grinch Smile
Look, we get it. Working during the “most wonderful time of the year” can really suck. You’re stuck at a hospital while everyone else is getting to cozy up by the fire. Not to mention you’re tired, cranky, hangry, and all of this holiday cheer is bringing you to the brink of strangling the next patient […]
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 […]
WHY TRAVEL NURSING CONTINUES TO BE FOR ME
By Bob Goldnetz My nursing career has brought many blessings: financial stability, the ability to travel and form relationships, and the comfort of knowing I will always have a career. And as much as I love the outdoors, can I give surf lessons or instruct mountain biking for a living while having health insurance, providing […]
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 […]
Make Your Mental Health A Priority
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in honor of this observance, it’s important to recognize the travel nurses, full-time nurses, and all allied health professionals who compassionately care for their patients, at times putting their own mental health and wellness on hold to deliver timely and effective patient care. The stressors inherent in jobs […]
Securing the Crisis Rate Opportunity You Want
COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, with the Delta variant accounting for an estimated 93.4% of Covid-19 cases in the US. Given the surge, healthcare job needs in many states are reaching levels surpassing the height of last winter. As a Travel Nurse or Allied Health professional, you’ve likely guessed one thing that […]
More Hospitals Now Requiring Vaccinations
With coronavirus cases rising again, more hospitals are now implementing COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Joining these numbers is the nation’s largest hospital group, the American Hospital Association. Mandates are generally being issued with no declinations except for approved medical or religious exemptions, or if granted a deferral for pregnancy. In these cases, health workers are required […]
Travel Nurse Housing Series: Is RV Life Worth It?
By Alex McCoy, Contributing Writer, Owner of Fit Travel Life As a new travel nurse, figuring out how to navigate housing can seem very daunting at first. Because you are moving frequently, you won’t want to worry about packing large items like furniture, TVs, or even kitchen items and linens if you can help it. […]
