It’s Tax Time…

The time that many folks dread is here… it’s tax season! For some this can be a stressful time. For others, it’s nothing to worry about and can even be something to look forward to. The following tips can help make tax season one of your favorite IRS holidays.

Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions

During this time of year many people set New Year’s resolutions to make a start fresh to the upcoming year. Whether it’s exercising more, setting a budget, stopping smoking, or donating more to the community, these goals are meant to improve our own lives and those around us. And while most people have good intentions it can be very difficult to stick to your resolution. Statistics show the average length of time a person sticks with their New Year’s resolution is only about six weeks.

Avoiding the Holiday Job Scramble

The recruiters at Aureus Medical hear the same thing every year: “I want to take time off for the holidays, but will be ready to go in January.”

We hear it from all sorts of candidates, from OR Techs to travel nurses to Allied Health professionals. We even hear it from travelers who tell us that they never take time off!

With all of the holiday festivities, vacation planning, and family time, people can find themselves with too much to do and not enough time to be responsive to companies looking to hire them.

Holiday Hot Spots

As much as we may not want to admit it, winter is quickly approaching and it is time to start looking for a great spot to celebrate the holidays! Some people enjoy a cup of hot cocoa after a day of skiing in the mountains; some enjoy soaking up the last bit of sun down south; and some just enjoy sitting by the fireplace with a good book during the rainy season! No matter where you are or what you enjoy doing, there are some great places to check out when considering your next hot spot for travel! We have listed a few featured holiday hot spots, courtesy of TopEventsUSA, to consider when you decide on your next perfect assignment!

Licensing & Certifications

What is the secret to separating yourself from all of the other available candidates in the industry? Keeping your licenses and certifications up to date!

In addition to work experience, obtaining and maintaining the correct certifications can put you at the top of the candidate list for that next assignment.

Contract Work on the Rise

I just read an article stating that the job market will produce poor results up into 2018 and possibly to the end of the decade. With that being said, the report shows some positive numbers for our industry as it pertains to the use of temporary or contract workers. To anyone who has paid attention this is not surprising news – it’s been reported over and over that in uncertain times companies increase the use of temporary help, not because they don’t want to hire but because they do not want to fire.

Exploring Your New Home

Healthcare traveling is an adventure. Getting used to a new job and new colleagues is exciting. Getting used to a new city and neighborhood can be a challenge. Everything is new! How many times have you asked yourself, “Where do I go grocery shopping?” or “Where can I get a haircut for a reasonable price?” and “What the heck am I going to do on my days off?”

Get a Boost While on the Road!

Increasing your metabolism can be a challenge while working contract assignments across the country, but there are several ways to establish a routine to stay fit while out on the road. Being a “road warrior” can take a lot of energy, from traveling across the country to working back to back shifts. Finding time to take care of yourself can be difficult, but by following a few of these easy healthy tips you can actually gain MORE energy!

Celebrate National Nurses Week!

National Nurses Week is a time for all of us to reflect upon those working in the healthcare field that have dedicated their lives to making ours better. They are true servants. None of us know when we may need the help of an RN or at what point in our lives a Nurse will help us through our struggles. But knowing that there are people out there who have dedicated their lives to healing others is a comforting thought.

Keeping Healthy Through the Winter

Many of us make New Year’s Resolutions each year, and even more of us break them the first month. This year, let’s change it up – let’s make a goal to stay healthy during the cold/flu season. With all of the viruses and germs being passed around, it can be hard to avoid those nasty bugs. But it can be done. Even though we are all in the medical field, we sometimes forget that even the simplest things can keep us virus free.