• 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 CT, X-ray, and MRI technicians, there are [...]

  • 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 people you meet, and the options presented to you. [...]

  • 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. Navigating the holidays as a traveler is challenging [...]

  • 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 doesn’t seem right, like a landlord is asking to be [...]

  • 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 cause of healthcare? If so, then traveling [...]

  • 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 your fingertips for the next step, the credentialing [...]

  • 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 their experiences. Rachel works in Phoenix, [...]

  • 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 to find which one is right for you, but when you [...]

  • 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 crucial in patient care capturing and processing visual [...]

  • 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, physicians, and physician assistants that take temporary [...]

  • 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 by how it can be the breath of fresh air [...]

  • 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 same way. Just as there are different hospital [...]

  • 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 those often forgotten or overlooked. From an [...]

  • 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 some of the most underserved patients. [...]

  • 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 about new cultures, make beautiful memories, embrace [...]

  • 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 pay, advance your career, and have the opportunity [...]

  • 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 nurse positions, we require 1-2 years of [...]

  • 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, landscapes and experiences can help stimulate your [...]

  • 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 has loved her experience as a traveler. Shout out [...]

  • 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 the must-see cities for travel nurses, but those can [...]

  • 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 provides you with the flexibility you need to [...]

  • 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. Adjusting your sleep and fueling your body with healthy [...]

  • 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 your favorite items. Take a shower. Grab basic [...]

  • 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 applicants have had to adjust to in the last [...]

  • 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 anytime, but the summer offers weather, sightseeing, [...]

  • 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 assignment locations in Northern and Southern [...]

  • 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 the time to consider taking your nursing training [...]

  • 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 that’s more advanced than that of a typical [...]

  • 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 working the way you had hoped, it’s a great time to [...]

  • 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 on what has happened in travel nursing as well as [...]

  • 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 your career and enjoy personal fulfillment. You get [...]

  • 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 are from the area, you may notice that [...]

  • 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 your life. Whether they love curling up with their [...]

  • 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 health jobs wherever you want to go! The best [...]

  • 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, there is a more lucrative option for these [...]

  • 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 in a short-term capacity. This career is a viable [...]

  • 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 lots of jobs available in the medical field so if [...]

  • 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 traveling solo. If you’re nervous, that’s okay! In [...]

  • 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 right for you and your family? Can your hobbies fit [...]

  • 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 span of a year, you may have several first days [...]

  • 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. From how we travel or communicate with loved ones [...]

  • 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 to make a change, to our Physician Assistant Matt [...]

  • 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 continue to be opportunities for travelers.  It’s an [...]

  • 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 pay, great experience, and traveling to new areas, [...]

  • The Definitive Guide for the Highest Paying States in Travel Nursing

    No one will forget 2020 any time soon. It felt like life as we know it disappeared into a big black hole. There was lurking fear that the lockdown may never end among a host of other issues. For [...]

  • Top Blog Posts of 2020 – AB Staffing

    2020 was a challenging year on many levels for all of us. From quarantines and lockdowns to the number of travel jobs we’ve been working hard to fill, the AB Staffing team has been busy! Our top [...]

  • Managing Stress During the Holidays as a Healthcare Worker

    As if the holidays are not stressful enough when you’re home, you may find yourself on a travel assignment this year while most hospitals and clinics are dealing with COVID-19. What are ways to [...]

  • Top 4 Winter Travel Assignments

    Where will you be spending the next few months? If you’re looking for winter travel assignments, we’ve got opportunities in Arizona, Florida, New York, and Texas. Here are a few highlights of [...]

  • Extending a Travel Contract

    If you’ve been on assignment for a few weeks and are enjoying the job, it is time to consider extending a travel contract. Whether or not the facility can make that happen depends on patient [...]

  • What you need to know about canceling a travel nurse contract

    Let’s start by saying it is a big deal when you cancel a travel nurse contract. It impacts you, the facilities we work with, and their patient care. We understand that once in a while, things [...]

  • Med Techs are Jumping at the Opportunity for High Paying Travel Jobs

    As a professional in the Allied Health field, you are looking for the right position to help you gain experience and knowledge while still receiving top compensation for your work. Have you [...]

  • Travel Nurse Michael, An Indian Health Services (IHS) Experience

    At AB Staffing, we love sharing stories from our providers in the field. From Physician’s Assistant Matt working in New York City during the height of COVID-19 to Travel Social Worker Jennifer [...]

  • Questions to Ask Your Travel Nurse Recruiter

    Before accepting a travel nurse contract, be sure you understand what is expected of you, what you can expect at the facility, and ways your AB Staffing Recruiter can help you navigate your new [...]

  • What Not to do as a Travel Healthcare Professional

    As a travel healthcare professional, it is as important to think about what to do while on assignment as it is what NOT to do. Coming into a new facility can be intimidating. It can stir emotions [...]

  • What to Look for in a Travel Nurse or Allied Health Recruiter

    For many travel nurses or allied health professionals, you may have had different experiences with recruiters. At AB Staffing, our travel nurse or allied health recruiters pride themselves on [...]

  • Ideas to Make Temporary Housing Feel Like Home

    Our travel nurses work in hospitals and clinics across the country. Just like their medical facility experiences are different, so are their housing stories. In rural areas, they may find [...]

  • Physician Assistant Matt on the Frontline Fighting COVID-19

    The team at AB Staffing is always eager to hear from our travel medical professionals. Physician Assistant Matt offered his story of how he got started as a PA, why he took a crisis contract, and [...]

  • Take Care of Yourself While Caring For Others with Coronavirus

    During this time of need, it is especially important for you to take care of yourself while caring for Coronavirus patients. As healthcare workers, you have the gifts of caring and empathy and it [...]

  • What to Know When Working at an Indian Health Services (IHS) facility

    In our article Why Take an Indian Health Services (IHS) Contract, we discussed the benefits of working for an IHS government-run facility. We included the benefits of giving back to the community [...]

  • How to Be the Best Version of Yourself

    All too often we walk through life on autopilot, not stretching ourselves. Maybe it’s fear or maybe it is the busy-ness of life. This year we challenge you to be the best version of yourself by [...]

  • Making the Best of a Travel Assignment During the Holidays

    You may be spending the holiday season away from friends and family but that doesn’t mean you can’t spread holiday cheer. In this article, we discuss ways our medical professionals are making the [...]

  • Preparing for a Cold Weather Travel Assignment

    You’ve chosen your next assignment and it is going to be cold. Are you a fan of the winter? Do you dream of hitting the slopes on your days off? Cold weather travel nurse assignments aren’t for [...]

  • How to Meet People While Traveling Solo on Assignment

    Traveling solo on assignment can be intimidating as much as it can be exhilarating. How do you meet people? Where do you go when you’re not at work? What can you do before you leave to make an [...]

  • Housing Tips for Traveling Medical Professionals

    The AB Staffing housing department is available to assist our traveling medical professionals. Whether you’re living in a big city or in a rural area, we want to be sure you have housing that [...]

  • Making the Best of a Travel Assignment with Your Pet

    More and more of our providers are now requesting to travel with their pets. Making the best of a travel nurse assignment with your pet begins before you leave. Just as you need time to adjust, [...]

  • Best Fall and Winter Travel Nurse Assignments

    Thinking about taking a fall and winter travel nurse assignment, but not sure where to go? Grab your Pumpkin Spice Latte and take a look at the Job Openings we have in Alaska, Montana, [...]

  • Advice for Your First Locum Tenens Job

    When our physicians take their first locums contract, they always ask us for guidance on what to expect. There are steps to take before and after arriving that will set you apart and get you [...]

  • What’s it like being a Travel Social Worker?

    What’s it like being a Travel Social Worker? We talk a lot about our travel nurses but did you know AB Staffing also places travel social workers? We sat down with Jennifer to discuss what her [...]

  • Why Take a Contract at Indian Health Services (IHS) Facility?

    Why Take a Contract at Indian Health Services (IHS) Facility? Are you ready to advance your career? Do you desire to travel in a different part of the country every few months? Are you wanting [...]

  • Getting to Know Seattle

    Considering the Northwest for your next travel nurse or locum tenens assignment? If you love coffee, culture, and the outdoors, Seattle is the perfect choice for you. Located three hours north of [...]

  • Getting to Know Texas (Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso)

    If you’re thinking about heading to Texas for your next travel nurse assignment, consider Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso as points of interest. We promise you won’t be disappointed. While each [...]

  • Why You Should Take a Travel Position as an Allied Health Professional

    Allied Health professionals have a number of choices not only for a specialty but for the type of facility and location, making it a great choice of profession, especially if you love to travel. [...]

  • Top Podcasts for Medical Professionals

    Looking for something new and different to listen to while on assignment? Whether you want an educational, fun, or lifestyle podcast, we’ve got a list of the top podcasts for medical [...]

  • Why Choose the West Coast for Your Next Travel Nurse Assignment

    What makes travel to the west coast for your next assignment so attractive? If you love food, sunshine, and outdoor activities, you will love it out here! While they each have their own culture, [...]

  • How to Stay Healthy on Your Travel Nurse Assignment

    How to Stay Healthy on your Travel Nurse Assignment Traveling is typically a fun and exciting experience, especially when it is a new destination! It never fails though that you may end up with [...]

  • Getting to Know Washington DC

    Ever thought about visiting Washington DC, but never had a reason? We have job opportunities in DC and the DMV broader metropolitan areas including Baltimore, MD & Richmond, VA. Let us help [...]

  • Gift Ideas for Travel Nurses

    Looking for the perfect gift for your travel nurse friends or colleagues or need some ideas to give your family? Here are our recommendations of personal, practical, and functional gift ideas for [...]

  • Getting to Know Oregon

    If you love natural beauty and locally sourced food, Oregon is perfect for your next travel assignment. From the city block of food trucks in Portland to the natural beauty of waterfalls and [...]

  • Importance of Allied Health Professionals

    The importance of Allied Health Professionals cannot be understated. Their role is to provide optimal care with high patient satisfaction as therapists, scientists, technologists, administrators, [...]

  • Hacks to Save Money as a Travel Nurse

    As you’re settling in to your new city, we encourage you to explore the culture and outdoors as much as you’re engaging and learning at work. It’s exciting but it can also take a toll on your [...]

  • Fitting In as the New Person

    How do you handle fitting in as the new person at your new travel nursing job? We’ve all been there so we understand it can be overwhelming, awkward, and stressful. You’ve worked in hospitals but [...]

  • What to do After a Travel Assignment

    In our previous articles we’ve talked about how to prepare yourself and your home before starting your travel assignment and how to connect during your next travel assignment, so today we want to [...]

  • What to Do During a Travel Assignment

    Now that you’ve Packed Smarter for Your Next Travel Nurse Assignment and you’ve checked off What to Do Before Your New Travel Assignment, let’s talk about what to do during your next placement. [...]

  • What to Do Before a New Travel Assignment

    Are you excited about your new travel assignment and overwhelmed at the prospect of moving? It can be stressful to pack up your life in one city and head to another but with a bit of organizing [...]

  • Pack Smarter for Your Next Travel Nurse Assignment

    Pack smarter for your next travel assignment by keeping the list of what to bring simple. Start by evaluating what you want versus what you need. You may want to bring two closets of clothes but [...]

  • Why Locum Tenens Work is Beneficial in Any Stage of Your Career

    Whether you’re in the beginning of your career as a medical professional, are looking for change mid-career, or are seeking to focus solely on patient care as you look toward retirement, locum [...]

  • Getting to Know Santa Fe

    Are you ready to work in the Southwest? Santa Fe, New Mexico offers a small town feel with big city benefits. Locally owned restaurants, art galleries, museums, and live music are just a few of [...]

  • Travel Nurse Experience from the Navajo Nation: Lindsey’s Story

    We had the chance to chat with our colleague Lindsey about her travel nurse experience at the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. She was excited to share what she has learned, what she recommends for [...]

  • Apps for Medical Professionals

    Have you ever wished for information about moving to a new destination or caring for your patients? If you’re like a lot of our practitioners, the answer is likely YES. In this article, we [...]

  • What You Need to Know about Supai, Arizona for Medical Professionals

    In our blog post, Best Summer Assignments for Medical Professionals, we talked a bit about visiting Supai, Arizona, home of the Havasupai Tribe. Located 11 miles from the Colorado River near [...]

  • Best Summer Travel Assignments for Medical Professionals

    Are you ready for a change? Have you dreamed of working in the cool summer of Oregon or Minnesota? Do you want to explore the desert landscape of Northern Arizona? AB Staffing recruiters are [...]

  • Adventures for Medical Professionals near Glacier National Park

    Adventures for medical professionals near Glacier National Park begins just 40 minutes away in Browning, Montana where we currently have open positions. With more than a million acres, Glacier [...]

  • Navajo Nation Recreational Activities

    Navajo Nation Recreational Activities include hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and camping. If you love the outdoors, this is the place for your next adventure! Not only that, but AB Staffing [...]

  • Experiencing the Navajo Nation

    If you’re thinking about working in the Southwest on your next travel assignment, think about experiencing the Navajo Nation. Hospitals and medical facilities in and around the area are [...]

  • Are You Ready To Accept A Travel Pharmacist Position?

    Whether you’re a seasoned pharmacist or new to the market, if you’ve got the inclination to see the world, or at least a few different cities and states, think about a travel pharmacist position [...]

  • Experience the Southwest when you accept a position in New Mexico.

      Whether you’re working on a Native American Reservation in Zuni or Shiprock, the state capital of Santa Fe, or the most populated city of Albuquerque, you’re sure to experience the [...]

  • How To Stay Fit While On Assignment

    Years ago I worked for a company that allowed us to wear workout clothes one day a week and on that day, they offered a yoga class. We called it Workout Wednesday and the benefits extended beyond [...]

  • Best Winter Assignments For Travel

    When it comes to the best winter assignments for travel, where you go is based largely on two factors. The first is where the travel nurse jobs are available and the second is what kind of winter [...]

  • Finding the Right Medical Technologist Job for You

    Thinking about looking for a medical technologist job? It can be challenging but also rewarding. If you’re a patient-centric professional, this may be too much hands-off for you but if you [...]

  • Can Locum Tenens Work Enhance a Physician’s Career?

    Building a CV with Locum Tenens Positions Locums and travel nurse work has a mixed reputation. Often locums are doctors with an urge to travel, pay off student loans, or just experiment before [...]

  • Pros and Cons to Become a Locum Tenens

    Why Become a Locum Tenens? Locum work may be something you’ve thought idly about but never really pursued. Many physicians are drawn in by the allure of travel, but there are are other factors [...]

  • Tips for Your First Travel Nursing Assignment

    What do you think about when considering your first travel nursing assignment? Maybe you’re nervous about missing friends and family. Maybe you’re nervous about exploring a new place. [...]

  • Living and Working in Portland, Oregon

    If you’re looking for a location that offers a range of just about everything, living and working in Portland, Oregon is for you. From food to transportation, this is a growing and vibrant [...]

  • Calling all Florida Nurses

      Calling all Florida Nurses – Help needed in storm shelters 1,000 travel nurses are needed as volunteers in Florida’s emergency storm shelters after Hurricane Irma. Florida Gov. Rick [...]

  • How to Stay Healthy While On Assignment

    If you’re a doctor,  nurse or hold another important job that requires intense periods of focus, commitment, and energy, you can’t afford to make the mistake of eating poor quality food while on [...]