Life of a Traveler – Leaving New Friends

The following is a guest article written by: Michelle Lane, CNA I love to meet new people! Perhaps for me, that is the best part of being a traveler. Well, that, and the fact that I get to go to a new place every 13 weeks! I love the adventure of getting on the airplane- the final destination, somewhere I have never been! I am a new traveler, fresh off my first contract, and not even 8 days into my new one. I spent 16 weeks in Seward, AK and I made some really great friends and I think that…
Relief for Nursing School Loans – Forgiveness Options Part 4

The government has designed several options to help you reduce the costs of your nursing education. Benefits can be determined based on residency, position, place of employment, and level of education. This is the final article in our series. We explored the popular federal relief programs and we will conclude with a very high-level look at State-based financial assistance programs. This is an overview of offerings for various states. Keep in mind there are many requirements and restrictions that apply. Terms and conditions can also change. One of the major similarities between programs is that loans must be in good…
How to File a Formal Complaint to NATHO – Infograph

As a travel nurse, you will come across many staffing agencies and recruiters during your travel nursing journey. Many agencies are really great at putting their nurses first. They send gifts, food, and check-in on you as your own mother would. But sometimes there are agencies out there that don’t treat you as well as they should. This could range from pay discrepancy issues to housing problems, to contract challenges. When you come across these “bad apples” it can make you feel frustrated as well as helpless! Where do you go? Who do you turn to? You feel like screaming to the…
The Nursing Workforce: Is There Still a Nursing Shortage?

It’s glaringly apparent that there is still an on-going nursing shortage in select areas in the US. Every two years the NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing) works with The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers to perform a study on the nursing workforce. It’s interesting to note that over 50% of the participants in this study are over the age of 50. This would indicate that a large amount of our nursing workforce is approaching or at retirement. Source: NCSBN What’s Being Done to Alleviate the Nursing Shortage? Interestingly, it was actually quite difficult to determine what…
Travel Nurse Pay: How Do I Know I’m Getting a ‘Fair’ Offer?

This article was provided by: Aya Healthcare Determine your Minimum Worth My first advice to any traveler is to know what you feel your minimum worth is. Determine how much you need to make a travel contract worth your time and effort. We all have bills, and expenses and knowing your absolute minimum is a great place to start. Once you have figured out what your personal minimum amount is, you should consider the location that the position is being offered in. Why should the Contract Location affect my pay? The extreme differences in the cost of actually living from place…
A Nurse in Sweden

How it all began…… Hi there! My name is Lori. I’m a neonatal nurse in Sweden who began traveling over eight years ago. For my first contract, I stayed close to home in Florida (as some travelers do) to test the waters. After my first thirteen-week contract was complete, I headed to San Francisco. In the eight years and many miles since, I have somewhat rooted myself in a country known for gender equality, meatballs, and Aurora Borealis. I moved to be a nurse in Sweden five years ago in August. It has been both challenging and amazing. You learn so…
ACA Tax Implications for Travelers

Guest Article provided by: Joseph Smith @ Traveltax.com ACA (aka “Obamacare”) requires all individuals carry health insurance starting with the 2014 tax year. Here is some information on ACA tax implications for travel nurses: Since travelers are highly susceptible to gaps in employment, they are more likely to be subject to the penalties assessed for the lack of coverage. Additionally, travelers who intend to use the health insurance exchanges and associated tax credits will have difficulty predicting their subsidy due to the income swings that occur with their various contracts. ACA Tax Implications The next series of articles will look…
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A Travel Nurse Volunteer in Liberia: The Acclimation

The Gypsy Nurse Volunteering in Liberia. A travel nurse volunteer with Cross Cultural Care As you probably already read, The Gypsy Nurse is volunteering in Liberia. I plan to bring you along with me; virtually and give you a ‘feet on the ground’ accounting of the entire process. Acclimation Phase: The Language The first week here in Liberia has reminded me of the first week of a new hospital contract. Getting to know the staff at work and remembering names is always a challenge for me. Simply figuring out the general processes and workflow at any hospital is always a challenge. Here,…
Volunteering in Liberia: Understanding the Risks

The Gypsy Nurse is heading to Liberia with Cross Cultural Care As you probably already read, The Gypsy Nurse is going to be volunteering in Liberia. I plan to bring you along with me; virtually and give you a ‘feet on the ground’ accounting of the entire process.“Cross Cultural Care (C3) is an international non-government organization (NGO) that pairs western health care providers with medical staff in areas of the developing world to assist with medical training and health capacity building. Cross Cultural Care (C3) was founded by Dr. Robert Montana, an American Emergency Medicine physician who decided to create such a program while volunteering in…