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 […]
CHOOSING A TRAVEL NURSE ASSIGNMENT
Every nurse has their idea of “the perfect” assignment. The problem can be getting a recruiter or agent to understand. For instance, how small is a “small” town? Take the traveler who, when she first started, had a recruiter who wanted to send her to a small town of only 90,000 people, to which the […]
The patient experiences that stay with me
By Bob Goldnetz When I think of what patient experiences have stayed with me, I think about simple human connection. That I’m not a nurse just going through the motions. That my patient is another person, with their own life, memories, and experiences. And that it could very easily be me or one of my […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five Things Travel Nursing Has Taught Me
By Alex McCoy, Contributing Writer, Owner of Fit Travel Life There is a lot to learn in the travel nursing world. When I first sat down to try to figure out how to make travel nursing work for me, I was quickly overwhelmed with all of the knowledge I needed to be successful. From working […]
Traveler Tips: Setting Realistic Expectations For Your Healthcare Career
By Alex McCoy, Contributing Writer, Owner of Fit Travel Life Working in travel healthcare is a great way to branch out in more ways than one. Traveling allows you to visit new areas, expand your skills as a practitioner and build relationships across the United States. When you first leave your staff job, there is […]
How to Take Care of Yourself as a Travel Nurse
By Natalie Newman, Contributing Writer Stress is synonymous with nursing. Because of the constant changes in the healthcare environment and the rapid growth in healthcare technology, one can easily become stressed and disillusioned. I have 6 simple principles I incorporate into my daily life to ensure I am healthy, happy and emotionally strong as a nurse, […]
