By HealthTrust Workforce Solutions

January 25, 2022

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The Role of the Clinical Instructor: Mentor the Next Generation of Nurses

This article was provided by: Healthtrust Workforce Solutions.

Are you currently a travel nurse but looking for something different in the nursing field? Do you enjoy mentoring other travel nurses? If so, then a role as a Clinical Instructor or Clinical Nurse Educator may be a great fit for you. 

Become a nurse who teaches other nurses

Become a nurse who teaches other nurses while enjoying the adventure of travel and the benefits of a full-time position. Our industry-leading Specialty Apprenticeship Program for Registered Nurses, StaRN, is looking for experienced nurses who enjoy precepting new nurses. StaRN Clinical Instructors utilize their skill and experience to help newly-licensed nurses attain the clinical experience necessary to confidently work in acute care environments. You will have the opportunity to provide clinical instruction, utilize a collaborative education curriculum, collaborate and consult with clinical, administrative disciplines for new programs and service improvement, work with the latest clinical technology and demonstrate leadership through role modeling, mentoring, and utilizing research principles to facilitate and promote evidence-based practices.

What you’ll do:

Do you enjoy Precepting new nurses? If so, this is an opportunity for you to inspire the next generation of the nursing workforce. Our Specialty Training Apprenticeship Program for Registered Nurses Clinical Instructors use their clinical skills and expertise to provide clinical instruction to newly-licensed nurses in a variety of specialties.

In this position, you will be responsible for:

  • Following course plans and material
  • Delivering course content and material
  • Monitoring progress/attendance
  • Mentoring residents
  • Teaching skills to residents
  • Use Harvard Debrief Method of Simulation to improve critical thinking & time management

To get started, what you will need:

•        An adventurous spirit and fierce dedication

•        Completion of an approved professional nursing education program

•        A current active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state in which the program is located or multi-state privilege to practice in state

•        Excellent written and oral communication skills and analytical skills

•        A passion for teaching and training other nurses

What we offer:

  • Customizable, Competitive Pay Packages
  • Comprehensive, Full-Time benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Weekly Direct Deposit Options, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and 401k with Company Match

If you think a position as a Clinical Instructor or Clinical Nurse Educator would be a great fit for you after reading this, check out Healthtrust Workforce Solutions.

About Healthtrust Workforce Solutions:

• OPPORTUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME: When you join HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, you become a part of the HCA Healthcare family, which provides you with exclusive access to more opportunities than any other healthcare system in the nation.

•A CULTURE OF CARE: Our passionate and compassionate clinicians have made HealthTrust Workforce Solutions an industry leader for over 25 years who are passionate about our mission that above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

• CAREER COORDINATION: From the moment you start working with us, you will have access to a team of professionals dedicated to helping you navigate the onboarding process and beyond.

• TOTAL COMPENSATION: Our comprehensive compensation packages feature premium pay and a wide variety of holistic benefits.

•CLINICAL EXCELLENCE: As a HealthTrust clinician, you have access to our dedicated team of Clinical Operations leaders to help you navigate clinical situations and the development of your nursing career.

•CAREER DEVELOPMENT: We are invested in your development and growth, offering you a wide variety of resources and benefits to help you expand your skill sets and experience.

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HCA Healthcare. HealthTrust is a preferred partner to thousands of top-performing hospitals; we provide our healthcare professionals with first-priority access to more than 200,000 jobs nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We offer a wide array of career options – including travel nurse jobs, per diem nursing jobs, local contract RN jobs, and nurse educator opportunities – Learn about all the ways we can help you find the career of your dreams at www.healthtrustjobs.com.

We hope you found this information on Clinical Instructors helpful. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them below.

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Travel Nurse Guide: Step-by-Step (now offered in a PDF Downloadable version!)

By CareerStaff Unlimited

December 28, 2021

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8 Steps for Resetting Your Nursing Career in 2022

This article was provided by: CareerStaff Unlimited.

A new year is here, and for many health professionals, that means a time to seek new career opportunities. While some are content to find an assignment in the same setting — or even the same building — many others have a bigger change in mind. For those of you looking to take your nursing career in a new direction in 2022, here are a few things to consider.

Step 1: Take stock of what’s important. 

Before you begin your search for a new nursing career path — or, at the very least, before you make a decision to accept a new assignment—make sure that you’ve taken the time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished in your career so far (or haven’t, as the case may be).

That means taking a real consideration of what’s worked and what hasn’t in your career up to this point. Have you enjoyed working in the type of facilities you’ve been assigned to, or is it time for a change? You may discover that something you’re struggling with is something you can fix — i.e., the setting or facility type or the size of the town you work in.

Step 2: Clearly define your goals. 

“The research is clear,” writes Ashley Stahl at Forbes, “people who set goals are more successful.” Stahl goes on to outline some advice for setting and sticking to goals — specifically, making sure it’s specific and clear by putting it in writing.

And now that you’ve taken stock of your past, you can be more specific in your goals for the future. That’s very important, Stahl notes: “If your career plan is to one day become a manager, that’s great,” she writes. “But it’s also vague. Get even more clear by setting goals like ‘manage a team of 5 or more senior employees by January [2022].’ This goal just got much easier to visualize.”

Step 3: Prioritize your personal satisfaction. 

When you’re setting your goals, don’t forget to consider your own satisfaction, on the personal as well as the professional level. If you’ve been developing the right kinds of skills and experience but not really feeling happy or fulfilled, then you want to consider why that is — and do what you can to correct it.

Thanks to the possibilities of virtual care and the huge demand for nurses and clinicians pretty much across the board, there are more opportunities than ever. That means that you’ll have more chances to move into a new environment. So, think about what really makes you happy — everything from the size of your team to the city you work in — and work on adapting your career to that standard.

Step 4: Update your CV, stat! 

As important as it is to keep your CV as updated as possible, we know it’s also time-consuming. But make no mistake: If you’re seeking a new clinical or nursing career opportunity, it’s essential to revisit your CV, stat. You don’t want to miss a great opportunity because you had to quickly create a new CV before you could apply!

But the idea isn’t just to make sure this important document is up to date, but that it also best reflects your skillset. For instance, if you have experience working in a specific type of facility like an educational or correctional institution, that can be a valuable item to highlight. Doing so demonstrates not just clinical skills but also your versatility and ability to work in a variety of settings.

Step 5: Work on your network. 

With every assignment you work, you’re meeting new people and making new relationships. Besides the basic fulfillment of making friends, this is also part of building a professional network that can, in turn, provide essential benefits like endorsements, recommendations, and referrals.

Today, networking has taken on new dimensions thanks to LinkedIn, the social networking platform for working professionals. Most people who work in healthcare have at least a basic presence on this important site. Many hospitals, health networks, and recruiters are active on LinkedIn, so taking the time to build your profile there is far from wasting time on social media.

On top of that, those who take time to cultivate their presence on LinkedIn often have a real advantage when competing for the jobs that they really want. If you keep it updated, it can also double as your CV or resume too, and the work you put into one can also be used to the benefit of the other.

Our experts offer up these additional tips for networking on LinkedIn:

  • Use professional photos on your profile that best portray who you are and your profession.
  • Keep your headline short and laser focused on what you do, and what you can offer a potential employer.
  • Join groups to find insider and trade info on valuable topics or certifications.
  • Follow influencers and thought leaders to learn more about what interests you in your profession.
  • Follow your “dream job” company or facility and their social feed — seeing what types of articles they share and how they interact with their community can help you get a sense of the kind of culture you want to work within.

Step 6: Learn a new skill. 

A great way to ensure that you land the clinical or nursing career opportunity that you want is making sure you’re offering something of value to a new employer or facility. This could be getting a new certification or even working in a different facility type.

For instance, if you plan to work at a hospital again later in your career, spending a few months on assignment in a different type of setting like a skilled nursing facility could give you new skills and sometimes a higher level of compensation. Having already clearly defined your goals, you should also have a pretty clear idea of the specific skills you’ll need to realize them.

Because of the pandemic, acute care skills and ICU experience is, particularly in demand. But at all times, employers seek skills like management, communication, and critical thinking — all of which can be demonstrated by taking CE courses that support them. Being clear about this on your CV and during your interview will also help show initiative and leadership — two more skills that are always in.

Step 7: Be ready to deal with change. 

Remember, if you’re taking the active steps to reset or even shift your nursing career, you have to be ready for some life changes that may come as a result. If you’ve done a good job of planning and setting your expectations for personal happiness, that change should be welcome.

But change isn’t always predictable, as we’ve all recently learned. Chances are that, no matter how well you’ve planned your career path, you’ll come across speedbumps. To succeed requires pressing on in the face of doubt and uncertainty to face the future you really want. It can be hard, though, so be ready!

Step 8: Stay up to date on industry trends and developments. 

Finally, you’ll want to make sure you’re up to date on what’s happening in the industry to make sure you find the opportunity that best suits your needs and preferences. A great way to do that is by following CareerStaff on LinkedIn, as we noted above. And another great way is here at the CareerStaff blog.

ONE MORE CAREER TIP: GET STARTED TODAY!

If you’re ready to start a new clinical or nursing career path, there’s no better time to start than today! You can search all available jobs here or submit a quick application here. Good luck in your search and in achieving your new career goals!

Are you looking for your next travel nurse assignment? Click here to view our job board. Do you need to find housing for an upcoming travel nurse assignment? Click here to search our housing page.

If you are a new travel nurse or looking into becoming a travel nurse:

Travel Nurse Guide: Step-by-Step (now offered in a PDF Downloadable version!)

By Medical Staffing Options

July 14, 2021

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8 Important Tips for Travel Nurses

This article was provided by Medical Staffing Options.

There are many incentives for travel nurses, including higher pay, new career opportunities, and the experience of traveling to various locations. Despite these advantages, travel nursing can take a toll on one’s emotional, physical, and mental health.

Whether you are an active travel nurse or are interested in taking your nursing career on the road, the following list can help make your adventures as a travel nurse a pleasant experience. The following information reveals 8 important tips for travel nurses.

1. Become Informed on Each State’s Licensing Requirements

Each state has its own rules as to whether new licensure is required for travel nurses. There is an agreement created by the National Council Boards of Nursing that allows nurses in certain states, deemed compact states, to practice in other compact states with obtaining an additional license.

Many states who are not part of this agreement normally allow for nurses to obtain a temporary license.  To become informed regarding license laws, travel nurses should visit the Board of Nursing Website for each prospective employment opportunity.

2. Vehicle Care

With all the stress of life, it is easy to forget to properly maintain your vehicle. This is a critical concern for travel nurses, as they put extensive miles on their vehicles, which can result in extensive damage if not maintained.

Keep records of your regular vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, tire replacement/rotations, and check your fluids regularly. Neglecting to do so can result in costly damages to your vehicle.

Some travel nurses prefer to rent a vehicle, although this can be an expensive decision.

3. Don’t Overpack

This is one of the most common mistakes made by new travel nurses. It can be tempting to overpack in fear that you will not have enough items, but it will be a regrettable decision. Packing too many unnecessary items is not a feasible decision when moving every few months on average.

 Important Things to Note:

  • If your things do not fit in your vehicle, leave them behind.
  • Only pack clothes that are relevant to your job location.
  • Find affordable, furnished housing options
  • Pack enough scrubs

One of the best tips for travel nurses is living minimally is the most practical and appropriate lifestyle for this career choice.

4.  Avoid Tax Complications

Every state has different laws in place for state taxes. Be sure to keep financial records to avoid complications. One of our top tips for travel nurses is it is in your best interest to hire a tax professional to avoid complications.

5. Stay in Touch with Family and Friends

The sole complaint for many travel nurses is that life on the road can become lonely. This is not good for one’s emotional or mental health. To combat this issue, it is crucial that nurses keep regular contact with their family and friends back home. This can be achieved through regular phone calls, skype, zoom, or other virtual applications.

6. Be Sure to Consider Factors, Including Health Insurance

Reliable health insurance is a common complaint for many travel nurses. Lack of insurance opportunities and lapses in coverage can threaten one’s health and financial security.

The best way to avoid any issues with health insurance is to work with a staffing agency that provides its employees with coverage. The team of knowledgeable professionals at Medical Staffing Options provides travel nurses with full-time healthcare coverage, a rare benefit in the world of travel nursing.

This will provide you with peace of mind, knowing that wherever you may travel, your health coverage is secure.

7. Prepare For Politics

We’re not talking about the 2020 election, but hospital politics. 99.5% of the time, most hospital staffs are grateful for the help. Over the last year, staffing has been difficult because of a myriad of reasons – turnover or nurse burnout, to name a few. Travel nurses are able to bridge that gap, and the other nurses are happy for the relief. There might be one or two nurses who may harbor negative feelings towards travel nursing – the perception being hours or positions being stolen. That’s okay. All you need to do is the job you were brought on to do and excel. You know what they say, “Kill them with kindness.” You might be able to change their perception, but you may not. Just keep the lines of communication open and always be helpful to all staff.

8. Seek the Services of a Staffing Agency

Finding the right job opportunities can be difficult for travel nurses. If you are considering the transition to travel nursing or need help finding your next nursing opportunity, a recruitment agency that specializes in travel nursing can help.

Contact Medical Staffing Options Today for More Information

Travel nurses are in high demand, and there are employment opportunities around the country. Reach out to Medical Staffing Options (https://www.msotravelnursing.com/) today if you are interested in experiencing all that travel nursing has to offer. Let Medical Staffing Options connect you with the best nursing jobs available and provide you with the resources you need for success.

We hope you found these tips for travel nurses from Medical Staffing Options helpful and help you along your travel nurse journey. Are there any other tips for travel nurses we missed? Comment any tips you have for fellow travel nurses below.

By Sandra Manson

April 23, 2021

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5 Examples Of Nursing Career Goals That Are Achievable

Travel nurses in the modern world have to be competitive and go on one step with the newest technologies. Apart from traditional skills, travel nurses have to know one more issue. How to become competitive in the labor market when there are thousands of travel nurses like you? There are several effective recommendations.

The Main Achievable Goals For Travel Nurses

The profession of travel nurses is based on great skills and knowledge. It is worth mentioning; the travel nurses teach them how to bring pills, inject her, give the first aid for several years. Still, like in different professions, it is not enough to complete the work duties during the whole life. The travel nurses ought to learn something new all the time. 

On one side, it is easy to say but hard to complete. On the other side, when you know which steps are better to take, all will be easy. There are a lot of goals to achieve. However, start from the basic goals, which will lead you to a successful nursing career. These five attributes to remember in completing the goals. They will manage the performance of basic goals. 

  • Specific. Choose one clear area and work on it. There is no matter to choose altogether and do not succeed in anyone.
  • Measurable. Your goal has to be real with a certain result.
  • Achievable. The number of resources and capabilities is enough to reach the goal. In each case, it depends on the person.
  • Relevant. For instance, the travel nurse in the local city hospital cannot put the goal to learn Chinese. The goal should be attached to the organization and sphere of work.
  • Timely. Put the deadline for yourself to reach the goal in a certain period. Do not make illusions and spread them for the whole life. 

Together those goals are called SMART. Use the recommendations above to reach the achievable goals below. 

5 Achievable Examples Of Goals In Nursing Career

Continuing Education

Some travel nurses find this point very boring, while others are fond of it. Still, education includes several issues.

  • Learning medical techniques in general
  • Unit-specific certificates

These two points are similar but diverse simultaneously—the evolution of medical techniques and pedagogy demands from travel nurses the continuing learning and acquisition with new challenges. Keep your hand on the pulse and learn something new every week. Read the useful updates for the travel nurses. Life-learners have more positive feedback than those who work with the old techniques.

Talking about the unit-specific certificates, consider where you work or will be in the future. There are a lot of different certificates for travel nurses. Of course, specialists who work in the intensive care units and cosmetology have different knowledge. Apart from the general techniques, adapt new helpful skills from the certificates.

Nowadays, it is easy to achieve success in learning. Subscribe to different online Telegram channels, Facebook accounts, and other blogs to see what is going on in the medical world. Nowadays there are great online sources and platforms for everything, from online dating to getting nursing knowledge. Even 15-20 minutes on the regarded platforms every day will make your perspectives better.

Ask yourself all the time: “What should I learn today?”

Effective Patient-Centered Care

Excellent care for patients is task number one for medical workers. Travel nurses are the authority in communication with the patient. They complete all the decisions of the doctors and cure the patients. Apart from the technical part of work, travel nurses face moral tasks as well. 

Needless to say, the moral part is the most difficult and worried at the same time. The travel nurses face the patients at the first turn. They try to keep ill people in good conditions and balance their moral state. The key and achievable goal are to learn fast methods to help patients and make their position better.

The nursing career of a travel nurse has a great impact. The satisfaction of patients in different spheres of medicine can lead you to a higher position. Humanity can make you more brightful and put you in the shadow of your colleagues.

Ask yourself all the time: “Who are my patients?”

Sustain Modern Technology Skills

For sure, there is a noticeable development of technology skills every day. The new updates help travel nurses to update their skills and improve the patient’s states. Whom does the medical sphere demand? Of course, the workers, who go together with the technology changes and implement them in the daily work duties.

Saying in touch with new technologies travel nurses have to learn how to troubleshoot the potential problems with patients. All the notions should be learned in detail. Spend time on it to overcome all the difficulties and get into the online world of medicine. Use the same blogs and useful resources to get more information. Show your interests and perceive new updates quickly to stay beyond the competition.

Ask yourself all the time: “How can I optimize the work?”

Hone Interpersonal Skills

The profession of the travel nurse is social first of all. To reinforce the nursing career flow, build your reputation. The average patient faces a large number of professionals in the hospital. Collaboration and highly effective communication among workers is key to getting over the illnesses and providing excellent care. 

The cooperation between travel nurses, lab workers, technicians, pharmacy professionals, and doctors depends on the patients’ satisfaction. As no one from the list above, the travel nurse should develop interpersonal connections on the professional level. 

Actually, it is essential to maintain a healthy distance among colleagues and personal life. Private life is better to keep apart from work relationships. Remember this rule and set it like a goal. As soon as you complete it, your outstanding among colleagues will raise a lot. 

Ask yourself all the time: “How can I help my colleague?”

Stay Opened To New Challenges

Sometimes people believe the work of travel nurses includes only taking care of the patients. Besides, it is not so at all. Travel nurses have to complete the patients’ data, distribute medicine, control the level of pain of the patients and others. 

The list of duties is huge. The key point is to feel free about the new tasks and challenges. Sometimes they can be difficult. By the way, when you perceive them, your skills are getting better—the focus on becoming an expert of your work setting you on the best scenario in the specialty. 

Ask yourself all the time: “When would  I face a new challenge?”

The Bottom Line

Now you have the list of the best 5 examples of travel nursing career goals, which will help you get into a higher position on the career ladder. The question of time is still open. It depends on your life values and effort towards the goals. 

The regarded nursing career goals will keep you inspired and motivated even on the busiest days at work. The nursing career’s goals can be unlimited with space. Make your best to achieve positive results in the career of nursing. 

By TNAA- Travel Nurse Across America

December 20, 2019

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How to Maximize Your New Travel Career

This article provided by: TNAA

With the holidays in full swing, it can be nearly impossible to think about how to prepare to start the new year off with a bang. And make no mistake, travel nursing requires a lot of preparation. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Walk into the new year on the right foot. Let’s reflect and refocus.

Take on 2020

Maybe you’re clocking in for your staff position and thinking that you want to do more, experience more, and try something new. You’ve been thinking about travel nursing and looking at different review sites. Now it’s time to decide if the gypsy life is for you in 2020. The autonomy of travel nursing is attractive to many and provides nearly endless options. Here are our top tips to make the most of your new career as a travel nurse.

Determine Your Motivations

It’s essential to understand what you want to get out of travel nursing before signing a contract and heading out on the open road. Determining your motivations will ensure you get the best experience. Do you want to travel for the experience? Maybe your goal is to work at a prestigious hospital or perhaps in a Level-I Trauma Center. Is your primary motivator for travel nursing to pay down debt or for financial freedom? If so, your research will focus on pay rates for your specialty. Maybe you want to embark on the gypsy life so you can travel, making assignment location a top priority. Ask yourself, why do I want to do this?

Find an Agency That Complements Your Motivations

After you’ve determined what you want to get out traveling and what you need from a potential schedule, you’re prepared to find an agency that complements your motivations. Meaning, your agency should pair perfectly with your goals and add little extras that make your travel experience exceptional. Let’s break down what that would look like:

Money: Going for the Green

A lot of nurses look to travel nursing for the financial opportunities it affords. Understand that the financial benefit doesn’t necessarily come from crazy-high hourly pay. Your hourly wage is only a part of the equation, and it’s crucial to look at your pay package as a whole. Some travelers will tell you that the tax-free stipend is the best way to profit from travel nursing, while others will focus on OT rates. Accept that everyone’s situation is a little different when it comes to taxes, debt, and dependents. So what do you do?

Look for agencies that place a premium on your financial wellness.

  • Ask if your agency and recruiter understand travel taxes. A good agency will keep you tax compliant. This article breaks down an organization called NATHO and what those “tax-free stipends” mean to the IRS.
  • Ask your agency how low census call-offs or missed shifts due to illness will impact your check. What happens if you need to call in sick? Look for an agency that protects your pay.
  • Ask your recruiter about pay frequency. A lot of agencies now offer weekly pay. Looking at review sites can be helpful, but may contain outdated information. Find out for yourself.
  • Ask your agency about premium rates. From OT to holiday, be sure you understand how these work if the pay is your primary motivator. Remember that phrase about assumptions? No one wants to be surprised on a paycheck. A great agency will have experienced payroll staff that will take the time to explain how it all works if you need them to.
  • Think about your financial future. What does retirement look like? 401(k) and retirement used to mean working 30+ years as perm staff, but it’s 2020, and agencies are recognizing that their travelers deserve the same benefits as full-time employees. Ask if they have 401(k), when you qualify, and how much they’ll match.

Experience: Chasing Career Goals

Many nurses look to travel nursing to get the experience they need to move forward in their careers. Bolstering your resume is a big perk of travel nursing. Understand that each assignment will teach you something new, whether that’s a skill that will move you closer to your goal or it’s something you now know isn’t for you in the future. Look for an agency that understands how to maximize your travel career so you can reach your goal.

  • Ask your recruiter about their expertise. Your recruiter isn’t just your front-line teammate; they should also function similar to an academic advisor. The best agency will have a roster of recruiters who can look at the big picture of your career and be able to guide you to assignments that will help you reach your goals, not just fill an immediate need.
  • Ask your agency about clinical support. A good agency will ensure you have RNs in your corner who will act as a liaison for you when needed, provide you with career coaching, and ensure you can ace any skills tests a facility may require. Maybe you’re an OR nurse but have only circulated but want to scrub. Your clinical team can help you develop a path and plan to get there.
  • Ask about licensure. California, compact states, fingerprinting, and fees — licensing can be a multi-step, time-sensitive, and costly process. Your agency should simplify it for you. Do they pay for it? Do they turn in necessary paperwork on your behalf? The best assignments get booked quickly. Overlooking this aspect can mean missing out on your dream assignment.
  • Think about your nursing future. What does your career look like after you hang up your gypsy scrubs? Just like perm staff, your employer should make it easy for you to get the CEUs you need to maintain licensing, but you want to expand your career and resume. Look for an agency that offers more. Do they provide RN-to-BSN tuition reimbursement? Will they help you get certifications that lead to higher pay?

Travel: Aiming for Adventure

If experiencing new things excites you, then you’re in good company as adventure comes with every new travel nurse assignment. Going to specific locations of your choice is a perk of the gypsy nurse lifestyle. Understand that working in popular areas comes with challenges. Look for an agency that supports you in your quest for flexibility and adventure.

  • Look for top-notch recruiters who understand the industry. Your recruiter should have extensive market knowledge and be able to leverage that to get you to the destinations that are on your bucket list. Everyone wants to go to Hawaii. Winter assignments in warm locations fill up quickly. Your recruiter should guide your career to get your profile on top in hard-to-book locations and know when to submit.
  • Ask your agency how they get jobs. Does your agency have exclusive access to jobs in desirable areas? Their internal teams should be working behind-the-scenes to offer a variety of locations. Their business relationships should benefit their travel nurses.
  • Ask about benefits. From hiking to shopping, it’s essential to consider if your agency’s benefits fit your lifestyle. What happens if you break your leg on a trail and can’t work? Are you insured if you take a vacation between assignments?

If you are a new travel nurse or looking into becoming a travel nurse:

Travel Nurse Guide: Step-by-Step (now offered in a PDF Downloadable version!)