What is a Nursing Compact License? A Simple Guide for Travel Nurses
AMN Healthcare provided this article. Being a travel nurse comes with a lot of freedom, but it also means figuring out different licensing rules in each state you work. The Nursing Compact State License, or Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), makes this easier by letting you work in multiple states with just one license. Here’s a clear guide to help you understand what a Nursing Compact License is, how it works, and why it’s such a great option for traveling nurses. What is a Nursing Compact License? A Nursing Compact License allows Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/VNs) to…
Top States for Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment
Jackson Nurse Professionals provided this article. Introduction to the World of Travel Nursing Stepping into the world of travel nursing opens doors to new adventures and experiences. It’s a path that combines professional growth with the thrill of discovering different parts of the country. Each assignment presents an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in diverse communities while building lasting memories. However, the abundance of choices can make the decision process overwhelming. With various states offering unique benefits, it’s essential to weigh what matters most to you, whether it’s the climate, the job market, or local culture. This guide is designed…
Holiday Gift Guide for Travel Nurses
Triage Healthcare Staffing provided this article. Nurses work tirelessly, and travel nurses are no exception. If you’re shopping for a travel nurse this holiday season, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with our holiday gift guide for travel nurses that goes beyond the ubiquitous Starbucks gift card. Holiday Gift Guide for Travel Nurses: Gift Idea for Travel Nurses: Good Shoes and Compression Socks Nurses spend so much time on their feet that a good pair of comfortable shoes is a must. And if you’ve never tried compression socks, you don’t know what you’re missing. Compression socks work by increasing blood circulation…
Why Do Travel Nurses Get Paid More?
Medical Solutions provided this article. Ever wondered why travel nurses seem to pull in higher paychecks than staff nurses? The reasons go beyond just dollars and cents. Travel nurses step into specific roles that fill urgent gaps or cover high-need areas, which means hospitals and agencies often pay a premium for their flexibility. It’s about timing, location, and needing someone ready to jump in quickly, whether for a seasonal surge or a specialized role. This unique setup helps support staff nurses by bringing in reinforcements exactly when they’re needed most. Now, let’s take a closer look at all the components that…
Planning Your 2025 Travel Nurse Assignments
Travel Nurse Across America provided this article. If you haven’t started thinking about your 2025 travel assignments, it’s time to get a jump-start on planning your travel nursing assignments for the new year. January is a high-demand time for healthcare travelers – and you don’t want to miss out on the best assignments. Planning now can help secure your ideal role while giving you peace of mind through the holiday season. Here’s a step-by-step guide to kickstarting your assignment search. Planning Your 2025 Travel Assignments: Decide Where You Want To Go On Assignment Choosing the right location is a big…
The Truth About Healthcare Job Boards
Go Healthcare Staffing provided this article. The introduction and popularity of job boards or “job sites” have transformed how healthcare professionals search, find, and apply for travel positions. These platforms promise convenience and a broad selection of opportunities, attracting thousands of travel nurses, therapists, and other healthcare workers. However, beneath the surface of these seemingly straightforward tools lies a web of hidden costs and challenges. The Truth About Healthcare Job Sites: The Allure of Job Sites Before we explore the disadvantages of using these platforms, there are certainly some perceived and even realized benefits. Travel healthcare job sites boast an extensive…
Budget-Friendly Travel Tips for Travel Nurses on Assignment
Budgeting is essential for all of us; however, it is even more important for travel nurses. As travel nurses, you spend 13 weeks on an assignment and typically move on. With each of these moves, you need to have the funds to get to your next location and have the funds to pay for a place to stay during your next assignment. Below you will find some tips to help you with your budget while on assignment: Negotiate monthly AirBnB or VRBO before you book It never hurts to ask for a discount on housing. Because you will be staying…
Mastering Networking: Essential Strategies for Travel Nurses Seeking Opportunities
AB Staffing Solutions provided this article. The networking opportunities for a travel nurse are vast. You will meet other professionals in your industry in every location, from fellow nurses to specialists to hospital administrators. The connections you make can help to boost your career and broaden your horizons. 70% of all jobs are landed through networking. Of course, networking doesn’t happen automatically. It’s all too easy to get head-down in your work during each assignment and miss those golden opportunities to network. You can also network outside your travel nursing routines by reaching out and taking proactive steps to connect. How…
Celebrating Allied Health Professionals Week
Trustaff provided this article. It is Allied Week! This week, allied healthcare professionals across the country will clock in for their shifts as they normally do, and patients won’t be the wiser. As life ebbs and flows, we generally try to stay out of the hospital, and because of this, we, the patients, tend to ignore the medical intricacies that we see. If you ask the average person what a nurse or a doctor is, they can probably provide some satisfactory answers. But what about a phlebotomist? What about a sonographer or a physical therapist? The people who fill these roles…
A Midwesterner’s Guide to Travel Nursing in Cold Assignment Locations
The weather in the Midwest is very unpredictable. In the past winters, Indiana has experienced polar vortexes, and temperatures have been as low as -20 degrees, and that doesn’t even take into consideration the wind chill. We have put together some tips for travel nurses while on assignment in cold locations. Here is A Midwesterner’s Guide to Travel Nursing in Cold Locations. Staying Warm- Tips on Dressing for the Weather in Cold Locations Double up, maybe even triple up the socks. Get insulated, waterproof boots. No rubber boots because they will lock in the cold! Get a Longer coat, slightly bigger so you can add layers…