Healthcare Traveler just released the results of their February online survey that asked nurses what age they were when they started their first travel nursing job? Here are the results: 28% 40-49 20% 30-39 19% 20-29 17% 50-59 15% I am not yet traveling. 2%Â 60-69 This made me think about how these vastly different […]
As a travel nurse (or anyone who has had to grudgingly fill the tank these days) I’m sure you are well aware of the impact that high gas prices are having. I know I can’t lower the cost of gas for you, but I have complied this list of top ten links that can offer […]
Here is an interesting article about the nursing shortage and one hospital’s efforts to fight it using shift bidding. One thing that struck me was the blaming of the nursing shortage partially on travel nursing, when in reality travel nursing is a solution to the nursing shortage. It is a strange relationship between the two […]
Highway Hypodermics is the website of Epstein LaRue and has tons of very useful info for travel nurses or nurses interested in trying out travel nursing as a career. She produces a monthly travel nursing newsletter, an annual Highway Hypodermics book, a featured company of the month, plus her own blog. If you are looking […]
If you are curious about any aspects of travel nursing I came across this “hub” about travel nursing and I must say it is a very thorough overview. It starts with a discussion of the nursing shortage and then takes you all the way through the process of becoming a travel nurse. It is a little long, […]
A recent comment to one of my posts suggested that a nurse would be better off being self-employed rather than working with a travel nursing company. The argument was that then you could keep all the money for yourself. However, there are several advantages to working with a company that are difficult for a nurse […]
It is finally here, the new and improved TravelNursingBlogs.com. I hope you enjoy it. There are tons of new features and many more still to come. Some of the new features include: The highlighted Travel Nursing Tips section The Featured Article The new Featured Travel Nursing Jobs Page
If you notice this blog looking different over the next couple of days don’t worry you aren’t going crazy. I am updating the look and don’t want to convert it over until I’m completely done. Unfortunately to double check it sometimes I have to activate the new look for a minute. I think you will […]
If you are looking for directions on you next travel nursing job give PublicRoutes.com a try. In addition to standard driving directions this site provides directions for major cities using their public transit options. So no matter how you are getting around you will be able to find your way withou looking too much like a tourist. You […]
This month in Part 1 of 2 we offer our advice to help you pack better for your travel nursing assignment.
OR RN Job Details: Seattle, Washington hospital seeks OR RN. Day shift. Starts ASAP. Excellent location, pay, and benefits, including insurance starting at just $15 per week! The Pacific-Northwest is
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Answers to “Ask a Travel Nurse” questions are written by David Morrison, RN, a nurse with two decades of travel experience, and the author of the Travel Nurse’s Bible. His writings have been
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Ask a Travel Nurse: Should I have a travel nursing contract checklist?
Ask a Travel Nurse Question: Do you have a list of options that you make sure you spell out on a contract, sort of a guide or checklist to follow to make sure that all your needs, issues and concerns are spelled out within your contract? Ask a Travel Nurse Answer: The things that you […]
Travel Nursing Checklist Item #29: How to love travel nursing orientation
Now that you have had a good night’s sleep and started your first day out right you should be full of energy and ready to start your first day. For travel nurses this means the beginning of orientation. Each hospital has a different orientation process and some may be longer than others, but there are some […]
Travel Nursing Checklist Item #28: Starting the first day of the job off right
So you’ve had a good night’s sleep and the first day of your new travel nursing job is finally here. Tips for starting off a travel nursing job The first day of a travel assignment can definitely be stressful but it doesn’t have to be. It just takes preparation. You know you are a great nurse, but […]
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