David is a Certified Surgical Technologist who has been traveling with Aureus Medical Group for almost a year. He has taken on two assignments with Aureus – one in Washington and the other in South Carolina.
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Maintaining a healthy relationship as a traveling healthcare professional
Travel nursing has a common stereotype that you have to be single to thrive as a travel nurse. That is far from true! Plenty of travelers are in relationships while they take a 13-week contract far from their significant other. It might NOT be easy, but with a little planning/sacrifice it CAN work.
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Three Essentials to Packing Smart
Whether you are going on a short week vacation with family and friends or taking your first short term contract assignment with a travel agency, packing can be one of the most stressful preparation tasks.
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Experience of a First Time Traveler
For those considering travel, it is always beneficial to hear from a new traveler on their experience as a first time traveler. Conni B. began traveling with Aureus last year and is currently on her second assignment. Learn more about her first experience in this Q &A!
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Top Iowa Festivals
When you think of adventurous summer travel assignments, Iowa may not be the first state that comes to mind. However, the summer months are packed with music and art festivals, food and drink gatherings, fairs, and much more!
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Social Media and Mental Health: How to Use Social Media to Help With the Traveling Blues
For many, traveling is an exciting experience allowing one to enjoy areas all across the country that would otherwise remain unexplored. While there are tremendous upsides to traveling, one common thread that many cite as a negative is the loneliness that can result from working far away from family and friends.
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Traveling To and From Your Assignment: Podcasts
Depending on the location of your next travel assignment, you may be in for a long drive or flight. Many healthcare travelers prepare for these ventures by loading up on eBooks, making a playlist of their favorite songs, or a combination of the two. Another alternative to keep your mind off of your long travel is podcasts.
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Traveler Spotlight: Norma A.
Check out our latest traveler spotlight conversation with Norma A. about her travel nursing career in the Midwest. She chose to travel to the Midwest and she has not looked back!
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