Being a traveling nurse it’s easy to think of yourself as just a fill in for a short time, but it’s obvious you’re more than that. You were hired not only to fill a need within the hospital but to do your job as a Registered Nurse. With that comes many responsibilities and number one being patient care.
Time to vote for your favorite travel nursing recruiter at Healthcare Traveler’s 2010 Recruiter of the Year Contest. This is a chance for you to take a few minutes and tell the world why you think your recruiter is the best in the industry. Whether it is because they call you once a week or [...]
Travel nurses often put themselves into one of two camps; more money or more fun (caring for others is a given). Whether you are in travel nursing for the money or the experience of doing fun things while traveling you will find LivingSocial.com a useful website during your travel nursing assignments. Here’s how to get started: First, Sign up [...]
I’m sure a lot of you have aspirations of doing great things with your profession, whether it’s to run the floor as the head nurse or run the whole hospital. In order for you to climb that ladder of success you first must make it known that you have goals and that you have the skills necessary to succeed. As a traveling nurse, it’s easy to think that you’re just there to fill in, but just because it’s a temporary position doesn’t mean you can’t let your skills shine, especially those that you have a strangle hold on.
I have posted a few times before on things you might be able to do should you be in the unfortunate situation of having a travel contract canceled. Although this situation is far from the norm (it has happened to me twice in over 15 years of travel), it can have some pretty dire consequences [...]
So you’re in need of a job and you’ve got all the necessary skills and knowledge, but you can’t seem to get the job you desperately seek. Why is that? Well, landing the job you seek can be tricky and besides having all the skills, you’ll also need to have a couple other things on your side. Interview chemistry, experience and of course a little luck doesn’t hurt either. Besides the obvious blunders that would prevent anyone from landing a travel nurse job, here are few others that you should take care of to help you get that job.
About a month ago I became aware of a social networking site for travelers. If you have been a travel nurse for about a second, you are aware of many websites that are geared toward travel nurses. However, most of these sites are run by the travel companies. To my knowledge, Healthcare Travelbook is the [...]
There are so many factors to look at when you are evaluating travel nurse companies, this article is going to look at a more unique area to investigate. Travel Nursing Benefits If you have been looking into travel nursing you are probably aware of the standard benefits that many companies offer, such as: Health Insurance [...]
I came across this ebook called Hello Agency Nurse the other day and it made me think about the fact that despite all the great benefits that come with a travel nursing job, it can still make a difficult job tougher if you face resentment and resistance from the permanent nurses you work with at some assignments. Looking through the preview [...]
My post this week comes from a traveler just starting in the industry. She said that her travel company was not providing malpractice insurance and wanted to know if I thought she should carry a policy on her own. I would have to say that the answer to this question will depend on personal preference, [...]
Healthcare Traveler Magazine has put together a great overview of some of the possible implications that the Healthcare Reform bill could have on travel nursing, you can read the whole thing here, but here is an overview: First, the article looks at the passing of reform as something that clears some of the uncertainty that has affected hiring and [...]
Your experience should be nothing like staying in a crowded hotel or extended stay suite. For traveling nurses, corporate housing is your home away from home. These comfortable accommodations should be nestled in secure communities and tastefully furnished to suit your needs. Living in corporate housing gives you more than peace of mind; it eases the burden of basic chores and saves you money on everyday expenses in many ways.
If you are a new nurse grad or approaching your graduation soon and want to be a travel nurse I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that typically travel nurse companies and their client hospitals want at least two years experience in a hospital setting in your specialty first. So you are [...]
I correspond with a lot of first-time travel nurses and lately they all seem to be echoing the same sentiment: right now, it’s tough finding an assignment. I know that in all the writing I do for this blog (and other publications), I have thrown out this number before, but at one point last year [...]
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion regarding safety in hospitals. As a healthcare professional, you are expected to be aware of current happenings in healthcare settings. It is important for you to be aware of these so you can ensure your patient’s safety as well as your own! As a traveling nurse, you may [...]
