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 […]
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 […]
Travel Nurse Spotlight: Doing What You Love
In the Travel Nurse Spotlight series, HCT Today is highlighting travelers’ own unique stories and perspectives. “I’ve been loved all my life and I wanted to give love back to others.” That’s what Laura V., a Telemetry Travel Nurse, said when she found her love for nursing. In university, she started in Forensic Science, but […]
Where To Find National Nurses Week Deals And Freebies
The theme of this year’s National Nurses Week celebration, which takes place from May 6-12, is “4 Million Reasons To Celebrate”, which highlights contributions of America’s 4 million registered nurses, according to the American Nurses Association website. Even if there are four million reasons, one of the best reasons for nurses to celebrate this week […]
Find Your New Happy Place: WalletHub Releases 2019 “Happiest Cities In America” List
Some travel healthcare professionals already know that where a job is located can have a big impact on how much they enjoy working there. It can be difficult, though, to narrow down which city they will enjoy working in the most. A new list released by WalletHub, a personal finance education website, could help with […]
Tall Man, Tall Van: Nate Hemann Shares His Experience Travel Nursing While Living The Van Life
Like many travel healthcare professionals, nurse Nate Hemann wanted to pursue traveling to experience new sights, meet new people and gain experience working across the country. Before starting his journey, Hemann decided to make his first major commitment to the travel life in an unconventional way—by converting a freshly purchased 2018 Ford Transit into his […]
Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas For Travel Nurses
The sickly sweet smell of candy corn, the itchy feeling of polyester costume fabric, the annual country-wide revival of “The Monster Mash”—yes, Halloween is here, nurses. But unlike the thousands of sexy-zombie-insane-asylum-Harley Quinn-nurse costumes you’ll see on Instagram, you don’t have the time to slather on heaps of special effects makeup. Fortunately, there are plenty […]
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 […]
4 Best Ways to Show Appreciation on Recruiter Recognition Day
A truly outstanding travel healthcare staffing recruiter is (almost) irreplaceable. They are your hospital matchmaker, your job market insider, your personal motivator, your experienced career mentor and—if your goal is to make lots of money—your “partner in crime” all in one package. For those travelers out there who love their recruiters, today is the day […]
