How to Negotiate Travel Nurse Contracts: A Guide to Getting What You Deserve
Travel nursing offers endless opportunities for professional growth, exploration, and financial rewards. But to fully reap the benefits, it’s crucial to master the art of contract negotiation. Travel nurse contracts aren’t just a piece of paper; they’re your key to a successful and rewarding assignment. Negotiating your contract can feel daunting, especially if you’re new […]
ER Travel Nurse Jobs: 5 Things to Look For
Working as an emergency room (ER) travel nurse is one of the most exciting and challenging roles in nursing. The fast pace, high stakes, and variety of cases make it an appealing career for those who thrive under pressure. However, success as an ER travel nurse depends on understanding what to look for in […]
Travel Nurse Qualifications: What Does It Really Take?
Travel nursing is an exciting career that combines professional growth, financial benefits, and the opportunity to explore new places. But beyond meeting the basic job requirements, what does it really take to succeed as a travel nurse? To excel as a travel nurse, you will need a blend of practical qualifications, personality traits, and lifestyle […]
Filling in as a Travel Nurse During a Strike
Union strikes are commonplace in the nursing industry, and when practitioners are fighting for better wages or improved staffing, someone has to be there to fill in. That’s where travel nurses and strike nurses come in. This year alone, there have been more than 20 nursing strikes throughout the country, according to Beckers Hospital Review. […]
Can I Rely on Travel Nurse Hospital Reviews?
As a travel nurse, moving to new facilities and adapting to different work environments every few months is part of the job. To ease the transition, many nurses turn to hospital reviews from other travelers to get a sense of what they can expect or whether or not they should take the contract. These travel […]
Learn About Travel Nurse Requirements
Nurses have been journeying across continents to areas of greatest need since the times of Florence Nightingale. The modern-day concept of travel nursing emerged in the United States when nurses were in high demand in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 1970s. Nurses nationwide were contacted to assist with an overwhelming need to address injuries […]
4 Reasons to Choose Boutique Travel Nursing Companies
When choosing to switch from a staff nurse to a travel or per diem nurse there are multiple factors to consider. For instance, taxes, stipends, compensation, accommodation and safety in the locations on offer. All these factors can be overwhelming, especially for a new travel or per diem nurse (or a nurse unfamiliar with the […]
Why I Love Working with A Boutique Travel Nurse Company
Travel or per diem nursing is a great way for nurses to free themselves of the monotony of a full-time staff position and work at hospitals in some of the country’s top destinations. One day I decided I was tired of the same old routine and politics and took my talents on the road. It […]
How to Find Your Ideal Travel Nurse Housing
Travel nurse housing is meant to make life easier when you move between assignments, providing a stable and comfortable place to call home during your temporary work assignments. However, finding suitable housing in a new city every few months can be quite the challenge. Between considering budget, pet policies, proximity to work, and essential amenities, […]
3 Tips for Preparing Your Travel Nurse Resume to Stand Out
With a growing demand for healthcare professionals nationwide, travel nursing has become a popular option for nurses looking to expand their experience, enjoy flexible work arrangements, possibly earn a higher wage, and explore new locations. Whether you are an experienced travel nurse or just considering your first contract, crafting a standout travel nurse resume can help you […]