Frequently Asked Questions - students
Assisting nursing, laboratory, and therapy students with the school to career transition.
To assist you in your employment search, we’ve put together a list of questions we’re frequently asked by students and new graduates who are embarking on healthcare careers in nursing, medical laboratory, and therapy.
Should I travel or start with a full-time job?
Can I travel as a new graduate?
How do I get started in travel therapy, travel nursing, or travel medical laboratory?
What are the benefits of working as a travel nurse, travel therapist or a travel laboratory professional with Aureus?
What are the benefits of utilizing Aureus Medical’s services to secure full-time employment?
Is there a fee for your services?
Why Aureus Medical?
What types of jobs are out there?
Should I travel or start with a full-time job?
Healthcare careers, whether travel nursing, travel therapy, or full-time positions, require research and planning on your part. There are benefits to each option. Visit our Student Outreach nursing blog or therapy blog, both with more information on what to consider when making that decision. You can also speak to a Student Outreach Coordinator who will help you weigh your options.
Can I travel as a new graduate?
Students and new grads seeking travel therapy jobs are able to be placed in assignments immediately following graduation whereas travel nursing jobs require at least two years of hospital based experience. Our role is to make sure that you are placed in an environment conducive to new and recent graduates. A student outreach coordinator will be assigned to you to help make the transition from school to work. Travel healthcare careers can provide great experience for new and recent grads.
How do I get started as a travel therapist, nurse or laboratory professional?
Begin by speaking with a student outreach coordinator who will talk with you about where you want to work geographically and what your interests are, then will engage our team members to help identify opportunities that match your preferences. Your coordinator will guide you on what steps need to be taken to begin your travel therapy career. All potential travelers and full-time candidates for Aureus Medical will need to build an online profile and have a current CPR certification. Don’t worry, we will guide you every step of the way! Learn more about careers in travel therapy (or travel nursing) right here on our website.
What are the benefits of working in travel assignments with Aureus?
Seeing the country, working in multiple settings, making great money, and meeting fantastic people are just a few of the benefits of healthcare careers in travel therapy and travel nursing. In addition, Aureus Medical offers medical/dental, 401K with employer match, vacation pay, and CEU reimbursement benefits.
What are the benefits of utilizing Aureus Medical’s services to secure full-time employment?
Your student outreach coordinator, along with a specialized member of our team, will assist you throughout the entire job search process including identifying opportunities that will match your interests and geographic preferences, interview coaching, relocation and compensation package negotiation, and more. We have a network of hospitals and hiring managers at our disposal so we can get you in front of the decision makers and help you stand out in the crowd.
Is there a fee for your services?
No, our candidates never pay for our healthcare staffing and recruitment services. Our fees are covered by our clients who partner with us to locate high quality healthcare professionals for their facilities.
Why Aureus Medical?
Aureus cares about you and your future in your chosen field. Your student outreach coordinator is accessible, available, and specializes in your area of healthcare. We know the pulse of the job market in your field and are aware of opportunities that are not advertised elsewhere. With more than 30 years of experience, Aureus has the connections to find a job that is a perfect match for your career goals, whether you’re looking for a full-time position, a travel nursing job, or opportunities in travel therapy or travel medical laboratory.
What types of jobs are out there?
Aureus Medical works with all types of settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, schools, and home health providers. Positions can be found across all 50 states and for various lengths of time. We place students and new/recent graduates in full-time and travel physical therapy jobs, occupational therapy jobs, and speech therapy jobs along with full-time and travel nursing and medical laboratory opportunities.