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As with all things in life, you may encounter conflict on a contract assignment. Whether it be a small disagreement between coworkers or a large argument, knowing how to effectively handle conflict is an essential skill to being a traveler.
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Do you know that there are currently four more states that have enacted the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) and are awaiting implementation? This will take the total number of states from 29 to 33 that, as an RN holding an active compact license, you are legally able to practice in.
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Looking to travel but don’t want to lose your leadership skills, title, or compensation? Travel as a Nurse Leader! Contract or Interim RN Supervisors, Managers, and Directors are needed in every corner of the country these days.
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The date was April 18th, 2013 at about 5:30 in the morning. My wife was going on day four of bed rest in the L&D, pregnant with our second child. Our 1.5 year old daughter was at home with family wondering where Mommy and Daddy were.
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Honey glazed ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, pecan pie, peppermint bark, fudge….we are in the middle of the season where most of us indulge in way too many desserts and way too much egg nog.
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As a travel nurse, you’re expected to be flexible, fill in staffing gaps, and help wherever needed. Sometimes, however, nurses are asked to accept patient assignments that aren’t necessarily safe. So what should you do if you find yourself in that situation?
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There are so many times my travelers and I discuss when to secure an early assignment or extension. I feel that planning ahead and having that discussion is so important in the traveler-recruiter relationship.
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The market is a good market. It’s not 2015-2016, but it’s also not 2008-2009. Our industry is in a relatively flat market, 1-4% growth, and that is ok… no need to panic.
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