Spooky U.S. Locations Healthcare Travelers Can Explore
One of the perks of being a healthcare traveler is the chance to explore new places between shifts and assignments. While many travelers spend their free time hiking, hitting the beach, or exploring big cities, others crave something a little… spookier! If you love ghost stories, haunted hospitals, and historic sites with a paranormal twist, the U.S. is full of spooky locations to explore. From eerie asylums to haunted hotels, these locations are perfect for adding a thrill to your travel adventures! Spooky U.S. Locations Healthcare Travelers Can Explore 1. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum: Weston, West Virginia 🏥👻 The massive Gothic-style…
What Travel Clinicians Say Makes an Assignment Great
By Hourig Karalian, MSN, RN, DNP Scholar What makes a travel clinician say, “I’d totally come back here”? Nomad Health, in partnership with the National Association of Travel Healthcare Organizations (NATHO), surveyed over 200 travel clinicians to find out what really earns a facility a glowing 5-star review. The verdict? It all comes down to culture, communication, and support. What Travel Clinicians Loved MostMost travelers (67%) gave their facility 4 or 5 stars, and three things stood out as total game-changers: A supportive and inclusive unit culture (78%) Positive relationships with colleagues (89%) Feeling heard by leadership (76%) And let’s…
Building Rapport with Patients as a Travel Healthcare Provider
Travel healthcare professionals jump into new jobs every few months. Each time, there’s little chance to ease into things. The teams, routines, and even the town might be completely different from the last assignment. These new healthcare jobs require adaptability. It’s up to you to bring stability and comfort to patients who may already feel overwhelmed or scared. Think about the experience of the patients you just met, and those who just met you. As a travel healthcare provider, you understand that the fast pace means soft skills matter as much as the care provided. Patients remember a kind word…
The Future of Nursing: How the Profession Is Evolving in 2025 and Beyond
The nursing profession stands at a pivotal crossroads in 2025, shaped by rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and a renewed focus on holistic, patient-centered care. As healthcare systems around the world adapt to new challenges, nurses are not only responding, they’re leading the transformation. From virtual care to artificial intelligence, the future of nursing is dynamic, diverse, and deeply impactful. The Future of Nursing: 1. Technology Is Reshaping the Nursing Landscape One of the most significant drivers of change in nursing is technology. Telehealth, once a niche service, has become a core competency for nurses. Virtual nursing roles are expanding,…
9 Healthcare Influencers Every Healthcare Traveler Should Follow
Whether you’re on assignment across the country or taking a well-deserved vacation, staying connected with inspiring voices in healthcare can make all the difference. From practical travel tips to mental health guidance, these 9 influencers provide insight, motivation, and a little humor along the way. 9 Healthcare Influencers Every Healthcare Traveler Should Follow 1. Brandy Pinkerton: @travnurse101 (Instagram) 👩⚕️✈️ As a travel nurse mentor for Travel Nurse 101, Brandy gives real-world advice for travel nurses and healthcare travelers. She is passionate about guiding new and experienced travelers through every step of their journey, from landing assignments to finding housing and…
Prove It: My Story of Breast Cancer at 36
Check for lumps.Even when you’re traveling.Even when you’re busy with work, life, and everything in between.Even when you’re putting off annual exams and routine checks.Even when you’re young.Even if you have no family history of breast cancer. And if you find one, demand proof that it’s okay if you’re told not to worry. Finding the Lump I was 36 when I found a lump in my breast during a quick self-exam in the shower. Honestly, it was probably only the fourth or fifth time I’d ever done one. But somehow, my hand went straight to it. It was small—tiny, really—and…
True Crime Obsessed? Best Podcasts & Docuseries for Healthcare Travelers
Healthcare travelers have busy lives, juggling long shifts, new assignments, and frequent moves to new locations. Downtime can be rare and often precious. One of the best ways to unwind? True crime for healthcare travelers. Whether you’re in your housing after a VERY long 12-hour shift, commuting to work, or just taking a minute for yourself, a gripping podcast or docuseries is the perfect way to relax, recharge, and escape into a story. But what ones should you watch or listen to? We have taken the work out of finding the best ones for you. Here are the best true…
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Strange but True: Nursing Superstitions from the Hospital Floor
Nursing Superstitions is a belief in supernatural causality: that one event leads to the cause of another without any physical process linking the two events, a false conception of causality, such as astrology, omens, witchcraft, etc., that contradicts natural science. Wikipedia If I ever get sick and must be admitted to the CCU, do not put me in room 4! This Friday, the 13th, let’s look at the top 13 Nursing Superstitions: 1. Full Moon A full moon always brings out all the crazies. 2. The Rule of Three. This especially pertains to death and really busy nights. Three nights in a row of high…
The Ultimate Travel Nurse Self-Care Checklist
It’s no secret that life on the road as a travel nurse can be incredibly rewarding — and exhausting. Between jumping into new assignments, working long shifts, and navigating life away from your usual routines, it’s easy to let your own needs slide to the bottom of the list. But here’s the thing: travel nurse self-care isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Taking care of yourself helps you stay balanced, energized, and ready to show up fully for every assignment. That’s why we created this travel nurse self-care checklist with simple, doable ways to put yourself back on your…