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  • Decoding Radiology: Understanding the Roles of CT, X-Ray, and MRI Techs

    Do you want to expand your professional network? Could you gain experience in a new facility? Are you thinking about exploring a new place? As [...]

  • 2024 Nursing Healthcare and Therapy Conventions

    Register for this year’s conventions to get involved in your nursing, healthcare, and therapy communities. One of the benefits of attending [...]

  • How to Maximize Your Earnings as a Travel Nurse

    If you’re considering becoming a travel nurse or have been a traveler for a while, consider whether you’ve been maximizing your earnings [...]

  • Balancing Travel and Work: A Wellness Guide for Travel Nurses

    Balancing Travel and Work: A Wellness Guide for Travel Nurses Many of the most necessary jobs are also the most demanding. When you know that [...]

  • How to Choose the Right Travel Nurse Assignment

    When choosing the right travel nurse assignment, there are several considerations. The good news is the choices are up to you, including the [...]

  • 2023 Top Travel Nursing Blog Posts

    Happy Holidays! The team at AB Staffing would like to wish you a safe and healthy season. We appreciate your dedication to caring for patients [...]

  • Strengthening Communities – AB Staffing Volunteer Work

    At AB Staffing, we believe in creating experiences that engage and serve people and communities across the nation. This means fulfilling our [...]

  • Future Trends in Travel Correctional Healthcare and Travel Prison Nursing

    Future Trends in Travel Correctional Healthcare and Travel Prison Nursing   Correctional healthcare is an ever-evolving field impacted by [...]

  • Navigating the Holidays as a Travel Nurse on Assignment

    If you’re a travel nurse on assignment during the holidays, THANK YOU! We appreciate you working from places that may be far from loved ones. [...]

  • 2023 Travel Nurse Holiday Gift Guide

    Black Friday deals are upon us and it’s time to start thinking about the Travel Nurse in your life! They’re busy and focused on patient [...]

  • Transitioning into a Career as a Travel Corrections Nurse

    Are you seeking new opportunities in your nursing career? We are in need of travel Corrections Nurses to care for the 2.1 million incarcerated [...]

  • Correctional Travel Nursing Benefits

    What Are the Unique Benefits of Correctional Travel Nursing? Explore the unique benefits correctional travel nursing offers for healthcare [...]

  • Avoiding Housing Scams in Travel Healthcare

    We asked our Housing Department about avoiding housing scams in travel healthcare and the one commonality is to trust your own instincts. If it [...]

  • Why Are Traveling Correctional Nurses So In Demand

    Why are Traveling Correctional Nurses So in Demand? Have you ever thought about a career that combines the adventure of travel with the noble [...]

  • What to Expect During the Credentialing Process

    Now that you’ve found AB Staffing and are working with our recruiters to secure your next contract, it is important to have your documents at [...]

  • 6 Ways to Stand Out in the Competitive Travel Nurse Market

    Becoming a travel nurse can effectively build your resume and experience, but how do you stand out in a competitive market? We asked our [...]

  • Corrections Nurse Interview with Rachel

    Special thanks to AB Staffing Corrections Nurse Rachel for sharing your story. We appreciate it when our travelers take the time to tell us about [...]

  • Understanding Your Patients as a Correctional Nurse

    Deciding you’re going to embark on a specific career path is kind of like looking for the right college to attend: it will take some work [...]

  • How to Launch Your Career as a Travel Imaging Technician

    If you’re looking for a way to build or enhance your skills as an Imaging Technician, consider becoming a traveler. Imaging technicians are [...]

  • How to Find a Great Travel Nurse Recruiter

    Are you looking to become a travel nurse? Are you a travel nurse looking for a new recruiter? Where do you start? These are the type of questions [...]

  • The Ultimate Guide to Locum Tenens: Top 5 Questions Answered

    At AB Staffing, we place medical professionals in hospitals and clinics where they are needed most.  Locum tenens are nurse practitioners, [...]

  • Correctional Nursing: A Dynamic Career with Distinctive Opportunities and Demands

    Never thought you’d work in a Correctional or prison setting? Correctional nursing is an exciting career field. And you might be surprised [...]

  • Healthcare Recruiter Red Flags and Green Flags

    The travel healthcare industry has been growing steadily for several years. Just because there’s growth doesn’t mean each agency operates the [...]

  • Ensuring Safety in Correctional Nurse Workplaces

    Corrections Nursing is a unique industry where healthcare professionals play a vital role in treating ailments and safeguarding the well-being of [...]

  • How a Staffing Agency Can Help You Land the Perfect Special Education Teaching Job

    Are you a teacher who looks forward to the summer more than back to school? If you’re feeling uninspired by your current special education [...]

  • Travel Nurse FAQ: What You Need to Know First

    Are you thinking of becoming a travel nurse? Are you a recent nursing school graduate looking for employment options? Are you looking to retire [...]

  • The Challenges and Opportunities of Corrections Nursing

    The Challenges and Opportunities of Corrections Nursing Correctional nursing is a rewarding career that gives nurses the opportunity to work with [...]

  • How Long Does It Take to Get a Travel Nursing Job?

    What It Means to “Get” A Travel Nursing Job Traveling is like life – a daring adventure full of experiences. If you want to learn [...]

  • Nurses Week Freebies

    Happy Nurses Week!! We appreciate all you do for the communities in which you serve. To help you celebrate, we are sharing nurses week freebies [...]

  • 3 Tips for Choosing a Travel Nurse Assignment

    Are you interested in becoming a travel nurse? Now is the perfect time to jump into this amazing career. As a travel nurse you’ll earn a great [...]

  • Top Nursing Schools by Region

    Last year we published our list of the 10 Best Nursing Schools and Programs which offered a variety of options to those seeking to attend nursing [...]

  • Why Taking a Travel Contract as a CT/X-Ray Tech Can Be the Ultimate Career Move

    Choosing a travel contract as a CT/X-Ray Tech can be a smart career move. As a traveler, you have the support of our recruiters as well as your [...]

  • How to Get Hired Quickly as a Travel Medical Professional

    Becoming a travel medical professional sounds great. After all, they are in demand across the country, but how fast can you get hired? For travel [...]

  • The Ultimate Guide to Travel Nursing With Family

    The Ultimate Guide to Travel Nursing With Family As a travel nurse, you’ll have unique family-related circumstances, whether traveling with [...]

  • What to Know Before You Start Travel Nursing

    Travel nursing affords you the opportunity to meet professionals in your field, expand your base of knowledge, and learn about cultures and [...]

  • How Long Can Travel Nurses Stay in One Location?

    Traveling and taking vacations can offer many health benefits and is a great way to improve your overall well-being. Exposure to new cultures, [...]

  • Provider Spotlight: Corrections Travel Nurse Sarah

    We love sharing Provider stories from wherever you are working. We love your passion for patient care and zest for travel. In this edition, we [...]

  • What Type of Settings Can you Work in as a Travel Nurse?

    Making the decision to become a travel nurse can be exciting and scary at the same time.  While you will be using skills in your specialty, you [...]

  • Most In-Demand Travel Nurse Specialties 2023

    Nurses are in demand, no matter your specialty. We’re placing nurses across the country in different specialties and geographies. If you’re [...]

  • What Does a Corrections Nurse Do and How Do You Become One?

    As a corrections nurse, you provide healthcare to a portion of the 2.1 million inmates in correctional institutions. Often there are only a [...]

  • 2022 Top Travel Nursing Blog Posts

    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 [...]

  • Provider Spotlight X-ray Technician Melissa

    Melissa has been an X-ray Technician for 12 years and is currently on her first assignment in Salt Lake City. She stumbled upon AB Staffing and [...]

  • 2022 Travel Nurse Gift Guide

    When you’re managing stress during the holidays, we don’t want you to be worried about what to buy for the favorite travel nurses in your life. [...]

  • Which Allied Health Professionals Can Take Travel Contracts?

    The answer to whether you can take a travel contract as an Allied Health Professional is YES. In fact, we have open positions currently available [...]

  • Travel Nurse Assignment Bucket List

    If you’re a seasoned traveler, what type of travel nurse assignments are still on your bucket list? Phoenix, Honolulu, and San Diego are among [...]

  • How to Choose a Nursing Specialty

    This is an excellent time to choose nursing as a career. In the United States, there are 4.2 million registered nurses with the government [...]

  • What to Know About Locum Tenens Work

    If you are a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant looking for a new path, consider becoming locum tenens. As a locum, you will [...]

  • Top Fall Travel Assignments

    It’s September already! While we’re still a bit hot here in Arizona, we know many of you are seeking cooler weather and winter activities. We [...]

  • Get More Money As A Travel Nurse Working For AB Staffing

    If you are a health worker looking for a travel nurse job, consider working with a staffing company that offers competitive pay and benefits and [...]

  • Tips for Working the Night Shift

    Keeping the quality of patient care at top of mind, there are steps you can take to make the transition to night shift as easy as possible. [...]

  • Travel Nurse Interview Questions

    Whether it’s your first travel nurse interview or you’re a seasoned traveler, think about the questions you may be asked, what you can ask, and [...]

  • Top Details to Include on a Nursing Resume

    It’s often hard to summarize a lifetime of education, training, and experiences in one document, yet when it comes to any job application, [...]

  • How to Thrive in a New City

    Moving to a new city can be as exciting as much as it can be intimidating. When you arrive, get settled into housing. Get your bed ready. Unpack [...]

  • What to Know About Being a School Nurse

    Do you have memories of visiting the school nurse’s office as a child? School nurses leave an impression on the children in their care and the [...]

  • The Best School Staffing Agency In Arizona

    If you are looking to find your next job in education, you may consider working with a staffing agency. At AB Staffing Solutions, we offer plenty [...]

  • How to Budget as a Travel Nurse

    We often get questions from prospective travelers about how to budget as a travel nurse. They’re switching from staff nurse to travel nurse and [...]

  • Medical Technologist Spotlight with Charito

    We had the opportunity to talk to Medical Technologist Charito about her background and experience. Charito, who goes by the nickname Chat, was [...]

  • Education Professionals: Learn How to Nail Your Virtual Interview

    As advances in technology shape the hiring and recruiting process, applicants have had to adapt to new ways. One of the most significant changes [...]

  • Why Take a Summer Travel Assignment?

    This time of year always brings the question of whether a summer travel assignment is a good idea. We’re here to say you can be a travel nurse [...]

  • Just Graduated from Nursing School and Want to Become a Travel Nurse, Now What?

    Congratulations, you just graduated from Nursing School! You’ve chosen a career that is growing in demand across the country so you have many [...]

  • Opportunities for Medical Lab Professionals

    We’re excited to offer job opportunities for medical lab professionals. The salary outlook is good, with growth continuing and demand high for [...]

  • Housing Advice for Travel Nurses

    We love sharing stories from our team. In this article, we are covering housing advice for travel nurses straight from our housing coordinator. [...]

  • Questions Every Travel Nurse Should Ask Before New Assignments

    Travel nursing can be an exciting way to experience new places, meet new people and experience different healthcare systems. It’s also a [...]

  • Top Spring Travel Assignment Locations

    Top Spring Travel Assignment Locations Was it a long winter for you? Are you seeking change? We’re looking for medical professionals for travel [...]

  • What Does A Travel LPN Do And How Do You Become One

    The demand for travel nurses has reached an all-time high in the US. With more than 50,000 open (travel) nursing positions nationwide now may be [...]

  • Recruiter Spotlight: Chelsea

    At AB Staffing, we love sharing stories from our team including our Recruiter Spotlight. It’s a great time to be a healthcare recruiter. This [...]

  • Why it’s a Great Time to Be a Healthcare Recruiter

    With healthcare worker burnout and shortages across the country, it’s a great time to be a healthcare recruiter. Because of the demand for [...]

  • 6 Steps to Learn How To Become a Traveling Nurse Practitioner

    Do you wish to change your work environment or need a change of pace? Perhaps you should become a traveling nurse practitioner, a position [...]

  • 10 Perks of Locum Tenens Work

    Are you tired of shift work? Are you seeking an adventure in another part of the country? Are you looking for a way to improve your skills? If [...]

  • When is it time to change travel nursing agencies?

    It’s a new year. Time to keep what is working in your life and an opportunity to change what isn’t working. If your travel nursing agency isn’t [...]

  • Male Nursing Statistics

    Male Nursing Statistics 2022-2023, 2021-2020 More men are employed as registered nurses (RNs) today than any other time in history, even though [...]

  • 10 Best Blog Posts of 2021 for Travel Nurses & Allied Health Professionals

    Each year we do a round-up like this of our best blog posts for travel nurses and allied health professionals. It’s a good way for us to reflect [...]

  • Travel Nurse Packing List

    Great pay, endless adventure, and limitless opportunities are just some of the benefits of being a travel nurse. It is also a chance to boost [...]

  • Etiquette for Working at an IHS Facility

    If you’re thinking of working at an Indian Health Services (IHS) facility, it is likely you will experience a bit of a culture change. Unless you [...]

  • 2021 Travel Nurse Gift Guide

    As you’re making your list and checking it twice, we wanted to offer our travel nurse gift guide for the favorite healthcare professionals in [...]

  • Best Hiking Trails

    Best Hiking Trails Whether you’re ready for hiking in the sunshine or venturing out in the colder months, we’ve got travel nurse jobs and allied [...]

  • Why Do Travel Nurses Make More Money

    Travel Nurse Pay Rates Recent nurse salary research reveals a surprising fact: Only 46% of nurses are satisfied with their earnings. Fortunately, [...]

  • Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication as a Travel Nurse

    At AB Staffing, we have job opportunities available across the United States, including the Navajo Nation and Alaska. Understanding the patients [...]

  • 10 Best Nursing Schools and Programs

    One of the questions we’re asked is if it matters where you went to nursing school. Whether you went to private or public school, as long as you [...]

  • How to Choose a Travel Healthcare Staffing Agency

    When it comes to choosing a travel healthcare staffing agency, AB Staffing is here to guide you through the process. Whether you’re a seasoned [...]

  • 10 Biggest Myths About Travel Nursing

    If you’re thinking about leaving shift work in favor of travel nursing, the AB Staffing team is here to help you on your journey! In this [...]

  • The Challenges of Being a Travel Nurse

    The Challenges of Being a Travel Nurse A travel nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who works at hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings [...]

  • Top Fall Travel Assignments

    Ready to find your fall travel assignments? We are ready to place you in Arizona, Colorado, North Dakota, or Maryland, to name a few. There are [...]

  • Overcoming Traveling Solo for Medical Professionals

    Whether it’s your first day as a travel nurse or you’re considering becoming one, we’re here to share our tips about overcoming your fears of [...]

  • Pros and Cons of RV Living While on Assignment

    Before setting off for RV living while on assignment, consider the pros and cons of the lifestyle. While tiny house living is popular, is it [...]

  • What You May Not Know About Travel Nursing

    Are you meant to be a travel nurse? If you are seeking a new adventure, love helping patients, and can adjust to living simply, travel nursing [...]

  • Find Education Professional Jobs In Arizona With High Pay

    Find Education Professional Jobs In Arizona With High Pay With AB Staffing Are you looking for high-paying teaching or education professional [...]

  • 2021 Travel Nurse Survey

    Just over a year ago, AB Staffing Recruiters were working to fill hundreds of contracts in COVID-19 hotspots. In our Travel Nurse Survey, we [...]

  • Provider Spotlight: Alaska Labor and Delivery Nurse Jessica

    We love sharing stories from our team. From our Recruiter Jessica sharing why she loves placing our travelers in jobs they love to Licensed [...]

  • First Day as a Travel Nurse

    Working as a traveler is not for the faint of heart. You’ve got to be ready to hit the ground running on your first day as a travel nurse. In the [...]

  • Changing Travel Nurse Specialties

    Have you ever considered changing travel nurse specialties? If you have, you are not alone. COVID has made us all adapt in ways we never dreamed. [...]

  • How Can I Cope With Stress as a Travel Nurse

    Being a travel nurse can be nerve-racking yet exciting and rewarding at the same time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, being a travel nurse on the [...]

  • Traveler Spotlight – Nicky, Licensed Professional Counselor

    We love sharing stories about our travelers! From our travel social worker Jen telling us about how the timing was right for her and her husband [...]

  • What’s Next Now That Travel Nurse Crisis Contracts Are Gone?

    Were you working on a crisis contract during 2020 due to COVID-19? You may find that travel nurse crisis contracts have ended but know there [...]

  • Why Work as a Travel Med Tech

    As a Travel Medical Technologist, you have opportunities beyond what you would in a permanent position. Our Med Techs tell us they love the [...]

  • Specialized Travel Nursing: Find a High Paying Travel Nurse Job Near You

    Travel nursing began when nursing experienced a countrywide shortage in the 80s. To attract registered nurses to the vacant positions, employers [...]

  • 7 Signs that You’re Meant to Be a Travel Nurse or Travel Healthcare Professional

    Are you ready to see the country? Do you crave adventure over possessions? Do you love learning? If you are in the medical field seeking any or [...]

  • Floating During a Travel Assignment

    If you’re thinking about becoming a travel nurse, it is important to consider the good and the bad. You will have many perks including higher [...]

  • Top Allied Health Positions for 2021

    The Allied Health field is growing rapidly and there are many specialties for a travel nurse to choose from. In this article, we highlight the [...]

  • AB Staffing Solutions offers placements and assignments for travel nurse jobs.