I know that the media has since found other stories and we have even had another earthquake in the headlines, but the need in Haiti continues and here are a few updates I have.
It appears that there is still no one single agency spearheading any efforts to send nurses into Haiti. There are hospitals and [...]
The benefits of a travel nurse far out weight that of being a perm nurse, at least in my eyes. Of course it takes a certain personality to be able to carve a successful career out of being a traveling nurse and for some, being stationary is exactly what they want to do. However, if given the opportunity to take my skills on the road for 13 weeks at a time all the while receiving paid housing, insurance, per diems, etc. you can bet your sweet bippy I’d be the first to sign up. There are numerous benefits to a traveling career that one can take advantage of to secure themselves, vocationally and financially.
Hospital in the Tacoma WA area needs help in the level II ER from registered nurses for a 13 week travel contracts.
Must have at least 2 years experience as an ER RN.
Night shifts are available to work.
Great location with many things to do in the area.
Seattle is within a short drive with all the city [...]
As a travel nurse, one of the things you have to deal with on each assignment is setting up cable if you want it. If you look around you will find that some companies will pay for your cable to be set up at your new assignment, which does make it easier for you costwise, [...]
Most have heard the expression that hindsight is 20/20. Well I would like to contend that occasionally foresight can be just as clear.
While none of us have a crystal ball with which we can see into the future, we can all learn from our past experiences, or even those of our fellow travelers. With that [...]
The day you decide to go forth as a traveling nurse is a monumental one. You’re saying, “Bring it on!” You’re ready to take on the unknown with little or no help, you’re a loner, a rebel. You are a special breed and there are just a few of you who are able to do so. It may be less lonely to travel with friend but it can prove to be a better experience doing it alone. Being content when you’re all by yourself is not about keeping yourself occupied until the next social engagement.
Small Federal rural hospital in the scenic 4 corners area of Northeastern AZ close to the Canyon de Chelly National Park is looking for a Peds Travel RN to start April 5th or April 12th (unit may also consider a March 29th start if need be).
No AZ license required since this is a Federal facility.
Any [...]
A first-time traveler recently contacted me with difficulties on her first assignment. When she began to describe some of the problems she was encountering, I began to see where she might have made some better choices for a first contract.
The first thing she mentioned was that it was a “float” position. In case you happen [...]
As a traveling nurse you have a greater chance at experiencing fatigue. Besides the normal workload of nurse, you a have the added stress of finding a new assignment every 13 weeks or so and on top of that, getting to your new traveling nurse job. There’s the packing, organizing, traveling and everything in between. Then you work tirelessly for 10-12 hours at a time every week. You’re on your feet constantly and you must be ready at all times to tackle whatever comes your way, no matter how you feel. All these elements can make a traveling nurse’s life seem pretty harried and the one thing that can wipe all that away is sunshine, beaches and a drink with a little umbrella in it – that’s right we’re talking vacation!
I came across an article called A Simple Guide to Start Your Travel Nursing Agency on Twitter the other day and thought of its implications for travel nurses out there, especially those just getting started in the travel nursing lifestyle.
Articles like this that try to make something as complex as starting a travel nursing company [...]
Last week I was under the impression that I had concluded my three-part series on transportation options while on assignment. Then I realized that there was just one more subject I wanted to cover: island travel.
During my travels, I have been to Hawaii several times on travel assignments. While I am one that likes to [...]
It’s just over a month since the devastating earthquakes struck the island of Haiti and left behind unimaginable destruction. The death toll climbs daily and has reached numbers that parallel the devastation of the Indonesian tsunami in 2004. The day of total recovery may never happen for a country that is as poor as Haiti [...]
Children’s Hospital in Houston is currently looking for two experienced pediatric neuro traveling nurses to start on 13 week assignments asap.
The nurses must have current BLS/PALS, must have at least 2 years of previous travel experience, at least 2 years of neuro experience and at least 1 year of peds experience.
They are also looking for [...]
I came across an interesting exchange online the other day about the pros and cons of travel nursing. It was basically one nurse asking the opinion of travel nursing of a few other nurses and thought the resulting conversation was worth sharing (I left in the typos).
Original Question
“Nursing vs Travel nursing?.Hey guys, I am very [...]
This week I wanted to finally conclude my three-part post on transportation while on assignment. We last talked about getting around in a new city via mass transit. This week, we’ll take a look at another way to get from point A to B while on assignment.
If you fly to your location, whether you choose [...]
I’m still trying to finish what will be a three-part posting on transportation options while on assignment. However, I wanted to post a Haiti update this week since so many of you have contacted me wanting information on how to help.
Right after the quake, I was initially sent a mass email from one of the [...]
Either you care or you don’t… Apple just announced the release of their latest and greatest invention, the Apple iPad. The latest addition to the long line of innovative products from Apple is poised to change the landscape of healthcare delivery as we know it. Doctors and nurses around the world are salivating over this new gadget which can make both of their jobs easier with the swipe of their fingers and a touch of the screen. Are you ready to be “revolutionized” and see healthcare “transformed” right before your very eyes?
In December I wrote about some resources to make doing your taxes as a travel nurse easier. Well, I have since come across another great resource that I wanted to share with you as tax time approaches.
Travel Nurse Tax Pro is an accounting firm that specializes in tax preparation for travel healthcare professionals, but more than [...]
A few weeks back we discussed getting around in the city of your travel nursing assignment. In the next few posts, we’ll take a look at some of the ways that can be accomplished.
Obviously, if you are like me and drive to every assignment, transportation should not be an issue once you arrive. If you [...]
Facility located in central Georgia close to Atlanta, is looking for an experienced L&D nurse.
Labor and delivery nurse will be required to do ante and postpartum, along with other aspects of the labor and delivery process.
Unit sees about 20-30 births per month, and can nurse will have to work night shifts.
If you are interested please [...]
