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?”
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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!
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »Helping Hands During the Holidays
The holidays are full of joy and cheer for many. We all have many things we can be thankful for. For some, however, it can be the opposite. One of the best gifts you can give this holiday and beyond is giving back to your community. So today, we issue you a challenge and offer a few strategies that can get you started. We would love to hear your stories about helping out in your community as we will be sharing ours! Here are 5 strategies from strategies to get you started!
Continue reading »Where Will You Spend Your Winter?
As cold weather quickly approaches travel nurses may be asking, “Snow or sand for the winter?” Now is the perfect time to start deciding on where to spend the holidays and where your next travel destination will be. Some of the top choices this time of year for traveling nurses are Hawaii, Florida, Arizona, and California. All these states are popular states for this time of year.
Continue reading »Set Yourself Apart in a Competitive Market
Today’s contract employee and direct hire markets are 180 degrees different from the market two years ago. Back then, there were an abundance of jobs and high demand for both contract and full-time staff. Pay was better, benefits were better, and employees had all the leverage. However, the market has shifted drastically over the past couple years.
Continue reading »Preparing for your Next Assignment
No matter how many assignments you’ve worked, it can be a nerve wrecking experience when you arrive on your first day. Make sure to do as much as possible to prepare for your first few days. Here are a few suggestions that will help you prepare for a new assignment
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