The Future of Medical Travel
This article provided by Triage Staffing You might have started your career path knowing you wanted to jet set and see the country (or world) using your skills as a badass medical professional. Or, you might have heard about the exciting opportunity to take “your show” on the road from another traveler you’ve encountered and thought, “uh, yes please!” Either way, Business News Daily reports that medical travel ie. traveling nurse/medical professional is one of the best jobs to scratch your travel itch. Not sure if you know this (wink), but the pay is a nice perk of the job, too. Good…
Care for Yourself First: Self-Care Tips for Travel Nurses
Nursing is considered one of the most stressful professions. In fact, 92% of nurses report moderate to very high-stress levels. Travel nurses face additional challenges – being away from home, working at an unpredictable schedule, and saying goodbye – all of these can add to the stress and lead to job burnout. Whether you are a new travel nurse or have been in this profession for a long time, here are some self-care tips to deal with chronic stress and job burnout. Self-Care Tips: Physical Self-Care Health is wealth, so they say. Physical self-care involves activities that help you stay fit and…
Be Your Own Advocate: 8 Self-Care Tips for Smart Travel Nurses
This article provided by: OneStaff Medical As rewarding as the nursing profession can be, most nurses acknowledge that it can also be very stressful. Self-Care Tips for Travel Nurses In one study by the American Nurses Association, for example, 82% of nurses who responded agreed they were at significant risk of workplace stress. By the same token, 68% reported that they put their patients’ health, safety and wellness before their own. A significant 56-57% reported frequently working through breaks and/or arriving early or staying late to accomplish their work, and 51% reported having musculoskeletal pain at work. “The results show there is…
Top Challenges in Travel Nursing: How to Control the Situation
Travel nursing is an excellent way to hone your clinical skills and advance your career while getting paid to see the country. Taking the leap from staff nurse to gypsy nurse is difficult, but once you’ve taken the first step, nothing can stop you! The chance to see and experience the entire country while doing what you love is one heck of a reward. However, if this is your first assignment, know that the road you’re on has its own set of challenges and perils. The key to overcoming any issue is to understand what it is firsthand and take…
New Year’s Resolutions for Travel Nurses
This article provided by: LRS Healthcare It’s a proverb as old as time: The early bird gets the worm—and the prepared travel nurse gets the coolest assignment. It may be too soon for some to think about their 2020 resolutions, but travel nurses are a different, forward-thinking kind. As you plan for all the adventures this new year of travel nursing will bring you, take a moment to make some resolutions that will help you enjoy your travels even more. Travel nursing is all about creating your best life on your terms, so draw inspiration for your 2020 goals from…
What to Expect During Your First Holiday Season as a Travel Nurse
This article provided by: Accountable Healthcare Staffing Your first year working as a nurse is challenging, and your first holiday season is even more so. Oftentimes, the last thing you want to do is put on your scrubs and drive into work while your friends and family are celebrating without you. Unfortunately, every nurse has to work some holidays—it’s just part of the job. Here are eight tips to help you cope successfully with your first holiday season as a nurse. Get ready to work at least some holidays. Different facilities run their schedules differently, but one thing is for sure: You’re…
6 Reason Why It’s Important to Take a Vacation as a Travel Nurse
This article was provided by Travel Nurse Across America® While travel nursing has the perks of competitive pay, getting to visit new cities, and adventure, you’re still working. Each assignment you take offers new adventures, but it’s still important to take a work-free vacation as a travel nurse and enjoy yourself without worrying about your next shift. Taking even a short break in between assignments is a great way to arrive at your next assignment refreshed and ready to take on new challenges. 6 REASONS to Vacation as a TRAVEL NURSE 1. Moving Can Be Stressful Every seasoned travel nurse…
Best Books for Travel Nurses to Take on the Road
This article provided by: GHR Travel Nursing Every travel nurse should have at least one book to take on the road. Reading a great novel or memoir is a great way to pass time while traveling from city to city, or to unwind after a long shift. We know you’re busy changing lives, so we saved you some time searching and put together a list of our top books for travel nurses. Best Books for Travel Nurses Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul: Stories to Celebrate, Honor and Inspire the Nursing Profession By Jack Canfield,…
The Importance of Travel Nurses During a Natural Disaster
This article is provided by: TNAA The Importance of Travel nurses during natural disasters. Travel Nurses During a Natural Disaster can be a huge benefit to the community and the local healthcare facilities. Natural disasters happen all the time, but when big ones hit our country — such as Hurricane Harvey and more recently Hurricanes Florence and Michael — we are all on high alert. When tragedy strikes close to home, people rush to donate their blood and money to organizations that can help the victims. As the stories develop, our social media newsfeed is flooded with updates and amazing…
Staying Motivated as a Travel Nurse
This article provided by: Soliant Health What can be more motivating than visiting a new city every few months and taking on the challenge of a new travel nurse assignment? Although working as a travel nurse can be an exciting career option, everyone has moments when they may feel a little restless or want to do something different. Whether you’re on your third or tenth travel nurse assignment, maintaining enthusiasm for the job helps prevent burnout and increases job satisfaction. But how can you keep that enthusiasm going? There are several things you can do to stay motivated and keep…