There has never been a more exciting time to be a healthcare professional in the travel industry! Job orders are picking up across the country. Whether you have been in healthcare for two years or two decades, there are a host of opportunities for those wishing to travel. Aureus has many exciting locations available for those looking for unique travel opportunities.
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Celebrate National Nurses Week!
Nurse: A person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm.
This does not even begin to explain everything a nurse is or does!
All across the country this week, hospitals, clinics and the like will do all they can to recognize and thank the millions of nurses that do their very best each and every day to save lives, heal wounds, and rehabilitate patients.
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »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!
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »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.
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