What a year it has been! If you’re new to traveling for work, we’d love to hear about your adventures to share with our recruiters and maybe even here on the blog. If you’re considering becoming a travel nurse or locum tenens, this is the ultimate blog post round up featuring the top travel nursing blog posts for the year. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and read about the latest in the industry.
- Male Nurse Statistics – We started 2022 with a look at male nursing statistics. More men are registered nurses now than ever! They’re using skills in Pediatrics, Emergency Room, Critical Care, and Flight Nursing. We’re hiring men and women for positions across the country. If you want to make a change from shift nurse to travel nurse, we’d love to chat with you!
- Tips for Working the Night Shift – Changing from the day to night shift can be exhausting. You’re going against the natural rhythms of your body. To combat sleepiness and ensure quality patient care, we recommend a slow change of just an hour a day to move your schedule; within a week your body clock is changed by seven hours which is enough to get started on the night shift. Hydration and healthy eating are also ways to fuel your body through the night. Making the change isn’t easy but it’s worth it if you can.
- Timeline of a Travel Nurse Expressing Interest Through Orientation – The timeline begins with a conversation with one of our recruiters. This is the time to ask questions about our agency and to explore options within your specialty for travel nursing or other locum tenens work. They are with you through the process of applying, interviewing with employers, moving, and ongoing contact too.
- When It’s Time to Change Travel Nurse Agencies – It’s time to change travel nurse agencies when it’s not working for you. Whether you need housing for your family and pet, a new contract in a new city, or a different recruiter, you’re in the driver’s seat. We know you may be working with another agency, so we do our best to find a good match for you in terms of recruiter, housing, and contract so that you have a good experience with us and at your job.
- Why It’s a Great Time to be a Healthcare Recruiter – The healthcare industry continues to grow making it a great time to consider becoming a recruiter. You will place travelers in their dream places and jobs while at the same time supporting communities in need of medical professionals. Earning potential is in the six figures after your first year. We’ve had recruiters join us from retail, restaurants, and others who want to help like their friends and relatives who are healthcare professionals.
- Questions Every Travel Nurse Should Ask Before New Assignments – Being a seasoned traveler doesn’t mean it’s the same for every assignment. In fact, you will find each contract varies, making it important to ask questions. Patient ratios, room for professional growth, floating, orientation, and scheduling are among the most popular topics to ask about at every interview.
- How to Budget as a Travel Nurse – As with any new job, it is important to know your income and expenses. As a traveler, these may change as often as every 13 weeks, which is the average length of a contract. In this article, we offer ideas for how to create and manage a budget as a traveler, keeping in mind that you’re responsible for paying taxes and the importance of saving.
- Travel Nurse Bucket List – Becoming a travel nurse has its benefits. We try our best to match you with places that are on your bucket list. While we cannot guarantee placements, our recruiters like to know where you’ve always wanted to work so they can look for opportunities in those areas. Whether you want a snowy or sunny winter, an urban or rural experience, or anywhere in between, we can try to make that happen for you!
- What to Know About Locum Tenens Work – If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a locum physician, or travel advanced practice provider, take a look-see at this article. We answer questions like if you’re retired can you work as a locum, if you can bring your pet, and if you are responsible for your own housing.
- Housing Advice for Travel Nurses – We spoke to our housing coordinator to find out what our agency can offer, and what responsibilities you have in terms of finding housing. The answer is that it depends on the location. We do our best to find housing for you and your family. The more people and pets traveling with you, the more challenging it can be to find the right placement as there are additional considerations.
While we can’t answer every question in one blog post, we hope these articles answer your frequently asked questions. We appreciate all our travelers and wish you all a happy and safe holiday season!
