Last week we discussed taking time off during the Holiday season while on assignment. However, if you put a little forethought into taking assignments at the end of the year, you can increase the likelihood of having time off during the Holidays.
I was once asked why the travel nursing companies require a year of experience before a nurse may travel. A recent email I received should illustrate the answer to that question.
When you are working in a new travel nursing job in a new city, you still are going to have some of the day to day troubles that you have at home (sorry). Things like your car breaking down and needing repair or you need to find a good dry cleaner, someone to hem your [...]
The bonuses that go along with travel nursing are extremely rewarding; and while the experiences of no two travel nurses are ever the same, it is critical that you stay up to date with as much available experience and education that you can get your hands on to secure your future as a travel nurse. [...]
This week, I wanted to follow up my last posting in regard to floating to different units. A reader contacted me and asked me about floating as a travel nurse. After my reply that “floating” seemed to come with the territory, I was also asked, “What would happen if a traveler were MADE to float [...]
If you have ever wanted a magazine for nurses that saw you as more than a nurse, then “Scrubs: The nurse’s guide to good living” may be just want you are looking for. If you haven’t seen this online magazine before it is unlike most other nursing magazines out there. It is more like Healthcare Traveler [...]
Here at TravelNursingBlogs.com we are excited to have teamed up with David Morrison, RN, author of the Travel Nurse’s Bible, to be a regular blogger and answer your travel nursing questions as only an experienced travel nursing vet can. Enjoy and be sure to send him a plenty of questions. (You can read the column by clicking [...]
Tax time is good when we receive a refund, bad, when we have to pay but it can be an evil time when we accept bad advice.
There are many opportunities to save money at tax time. This is one of those times you need to invest to save. Find a reputable tax expert who has [...]
If you haven’t already noticed, the travel nursing industry in early 2009 looks a lot different than it did in early 2008. Due to the economy, a variety of factors have emerged that have temporarily given a new face to the nursing shortage.
There is no doubt still a nursing shortage, there wasn’t a sudden influx of [...]
One of the best ways to learn about the ins and outs of travel nursing is definitely through a travel nursing forum. Sure, you can talk to recruiters to learn about the travel nursing industry and they can get you a travel nursing job, but nothing beats the advice and experience of seasoned travelers. Even [...]
I came across this site the other day and was immediately curious about it. TravelNurseReports.com gives you the chance to take a survey and contribute to their reports. This is a great opportunity to get your voice heard and in a small way help to shape the travel nursing industry. That is one of the great things [...]
Well, seeing as this is going to be the last post for me in the year 2008, I thought I might try and do it a little different. This is not going to be just a story or advice column. No, this time I thought I would try and have a little fun. I’m out [...]
Does the thought of interviewing for a nursing job make you nervous? If it does you are not alone. A lot of people get nervous during job interviews and as a travel nurse you will be most likely be doing a lot of job interviews during your career. One of the best ways to deal [...]
Keeping in shape while you are on the road as a travel nurse is not the easiest thing to do, the only thing more difficult may be getting in shape while on the road as a travel nurse. It is easy to opt for fast food instead of cooking something healthy and spending your free [...]
Over at Nurse.com I came across a very good list of the do’s and don’ts of deciding on a travel nursing company. They talk to a wide range of experts, from travel nurses to recruiters to hospital hiring managers to bring you a very comprehensive list of advice for new travel nurses to consider.
There were [...]
Over at RealityRN.com is a great article about making a good first impression as a nurse. Although it is aimed at new nurses entering the nursing workforce, it has a lot of good advice for travel nurses who are confronted with the challenge of making a good first impression on every assignment.
Some of the pieces [...]
This month we give you some advice about becoming a nationwide resident and look at how national memberships can make your life as a travel nurse easier. Don’t forget to take our new Life on the go poll.
Let’s face it, rumors are a fact of life. I’m sure each and every one of us is guilty of playing a part in the rumor mill. Whether it was back in high school when you heard Susie dumped Johnny for Mike to go prom and you told your lunch table. Or maybe it was [...]
