10 Tips for Successful RV Travel Nursing
Fusion Medical Staffing provided this article. Travel nurses can take their home and their family (kids and pets included) with them on assignment by investing in an RV. However, RV living offers unique challenges – it isn’t just a house on wheels. Here are ten tips to help navigate challenges and maximize the benefits of travel nurse RV living. 1. Plan ahead Before starting the next assignment in your travel nursing career in an RV, spend plenty of time planning. Research the best RV models, popular RV parks, and camping sites across the country, and map out the best routes. Consider…
A Traveler’s Guide to the Midwest
RTG Medical provided this article. Healthcare traveler jobs offer the opportunity to work anywhere in the country, but the Midwest holds a distinctive appeal for many. With a plethora of rivers, lakes, and unforgettable “hole-in-the-wall” restaurants, the Midwest is a region that has something for everyone. Each state offers its own unique sights and experiences that are sure to leave a lasting impression. Nursing Licensure Compact in the Midwestern States The Midwest is comprised of 12 states, namely Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Currently, only nine of these states are part of…
5 Ways to Manage Language Barriers When Working With Patients
RNNetwork provided this article. Effective communication as a nurse not only allows you to do your job better but it also helps create a connection between you and your patient. That connection can help foster compassion, understanding — and, ultimately — better care. But what if you don’t speak the same language? Or if your patient struggles to speak at all? Here are five ways to overcome language barriers with your patients. Ways to Manage Language Barriers When Working With Patients Figure out what language they speak. The first step in bridging communication differences is to find out what language or…
10 Job Hunting Tips for Travel Nurses: Do’s and Don’ts
To many people, becoming a travel nurse sounds like a dream, and it most certainly is. And fortunately, finding a job as a travel nurse isn’t as hard as it sounds. As more and more hospitals become understaffed, travel nurses are the light at the end of the tunnel for their patients. With that said, no hospital, care home, or practice is going to hand you a job. You’ll need to follow some highly curated job-hunting tips if you want your application to stand out. In this article, we’ll show you the many do’s and don’ts of job hunting for…
An Essential Playlist For Your Next Travel Healthcare Assignment
Titan Medical Group provided this article. Becoming a travel healthcare worker is an exciting experience, but remembering to take care of yourself is vital when it comes to enjoying your travel healthcare assignment. Healthcare workers dedicate their lives to taking care of others, and it is easy to forget to take care of yourself! One way to take care of your own mental health is through music. Researchers say that music can positively impact brain chemicals like dopamine. Music is also known to significantly reduce stress levels. We have put together a playlist of songs we believe will help you in…
Exploring the Exciting Realm of Travel Nursing
Travel nursing is a unique career path in the healthcare industry that combines the adrenaline-fueled excitement of travel with the rewarding fulfillment of nursing. If you’re a registered nurse seeking a new twist in your career or simply fascinated by the prospect of merging a love for travel and nursing, this article will guide you through the rewarding journey of travel nursing. Understanding Travel Nursing Travel nursing is a specialized nursing assignment designed for those who crave diversity and change. Healthcare facilities across the globe often find themselves in need of skilled nurses for short-term assignments, often ranging from 8…
Top Travel Nurse Summer Assignment Locations
Trustaff provided this article. Summer is almost here! Whether you’re a healthcare professional or not, summer is all about traveling. The beauty of travel nursing is you get to travel while you work – making it the best of both worlds. If you haven’t decided where to head for your next travel nurse summer assignment, maybe consider Ohio or California. Whether you like hiking, national parks, hot attractions, the beach, or secluded wooded cabins, the perfect summer assignment is waiting. Check out these hot spots that should be topping your travel nurse summer assignment to consider this year: 1. California There’s…
TGN’s $1,000 Summer Shopping Spree Giveaway
ADVERTISEMENT Summer is here, and TGN wants you to get your summer ready with Stanley mugs, TravCon merch, two $250 Visa gift cards, and $1,000 to start buying your summer essentials! The Gypsy Nurse is gifting EIGHT lucky winners various gifts and prizes, including a $1,000 summer shopping spree! Guess the number of watermelon sour patch kids in the Stanley Tumbler for your chance to win the $1,000; two runner-ups will receive a $250 gift card, and the following five runner-ups will choose between a Stanley Cup or exclusive TravCon swag. What better way to grab extra cash for summer vacations, family, shopping,…
How to Use Travel Nursing to Advance Your Career
Onestaff Medical provided this article. Are you a nurse who may be getting burnt out dealing with the same-old, same-old at your current job? Do you have the desire to go out into the world to make a real difference and truly help those in need but are worried you may fall behind in your career? Fortunately, there are many ways to advance your career as a travel nurse. Below, we’ll discuss a few benefits of why travel nursing may be the right decision for you in the long run. 9 Ways Travel Nursing Can Advance Your Career As a travel…
Bucket List Traveler
Staffmax Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting provided this article. Article was written by: Julie Hesseltine, RN, CNO, and Sr. Recruiter for Staffmax. Most of us have a Bucket List of some kind. Maybe it is filled with certain places you’d like to see, foods you want to try, people you want to meet, or things you want to do. Traveling Healthcare assignments can fulfill many of these if you are up to the challenge. For Traveling Healthcare Professionals, it is important to set a few goals, but one must be ready for the challenges that lie ahead. In some respects, Travelers can be…
