Healthcare Staffing & Career Blog

Travel healthcare, staffing and career insights from Aureus Medical.


What Makes a Good Traveler?

When I speak with someone about traveling the first thing I ask them is if they like change. This is important for a traveler because the environment changes all the time. Locations change. Hours change. Even coworkers change. Flexibility is something I always look for in a traveler. Quite a few hospitals are in dire need so they need someone who can help where ever needed.

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Motivators for Rehab Therapy Students

The top question reported by our recruiters: “Do you have a position in (fill in the blank with OP/IP/SNF…)?”

This is followed by the top statement: “I don’t feel comfortable in (fill in the blank with OP/IP/SNF…)?”

The point is that most new graduates want to be in a specific setting. More often than not, a student or new graduate will tell you what an area of interest is and will then focus on finding a job in that setting only. There isn’t anything wrong with this method, but please know that not all settings are readily available just because you are.

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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.

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The Great Dilemma of Rehab Therapy Students

“Should I travel as a new grad?” is one of the most asked questions I receive when talking to students. Choosing a travel job versus a full time position is truly based on what your goals are or what motivates you. When you identify those factors, making a decision becomes fairly easy. I’ll address a few of the common motivators that can influence the ‘to travel or not to travel’ question in this and the next couple of blogs.

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Partnering with PT and OT Students

Did you know that Aureus Medical can place physical and occupational therapy students in both travel and direct hire (full-time) jobs right out of college? Educating student therapists and new graduates on where the jobs are is a key strategic approach that our Rehab Therapy division is taking on. As a Student Outreach Coordinator, I will work with these students to help them better understand the job market and job search process while also introducing them to employers looking for great therapists.

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Speech Contracts in School-Based Settings

We are seeing more and more contract Speech Therapists enjoy the benefits of working in a school-based setting instead of a healthcare facility. If you have the fast-paced lifestyle of a working parent or just enjoy an occasional extra day off, working for a school may be just the assignment you are looking for!

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