Category: Travel Nursing

Negotiating Your Travel Nursing Contract I know I have been out of nursing school for a while, but I don’t remember a class on negotiations while in school, do you? When did nurses start needing to learn the art and skill of negotiating? Travel nursing has evolved into a big business. This evolving landscape has… Continue reading Negotiating Your Travel Nursing Contract

Travel Nurse Destination Spotlight: Virginia   Blue Ridge Parkway Also known as “America’s Favorite Drive,” Blue Ridge Parkway boasts some of the gorgeous mountains, valleys, and beautifully wooded areas Appalachia is known for. Winding from North Carolina up to Virginia, Blue Ridge Parkway is undeniably the best introduction to the area if you happen to… Continue reading Travel Nurse Destination Spotlight: Virginia

Travel Nursing Close to Home   Travel nursing is an excellent way to take your knowledge and skills on the road and pick up new and unforgettable experiences along the way. You get to meet new people, learn new things, and earn more money – in some cases, a LOT more money. But what if… Continue reading Travel Nursing Close to Home

Confessions of a Travel Nurse: An Interview with Kylee Nelson of Passports & Preemies   With any profession, there are natural ups and downs given industry trends, the economy, you name it. However, travel nursing can still be a positive, fulfilling experience if you have an adaptive mindset & the right “tools” to help you… Continue reading Confessions of a Travel Nurse: An Interview with Kylee Nelson of Passports and Preemies

Iconic Females in Nursing History In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are turning our Clinician Spotlight to the past to honor the iconic women who helped pioneer the nursing field as we know it.   Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) We can’t talk about iconic women in nursing without talking about Florence Nightingale.  She is quite literally… Continue reading Iconic Females in Nursing History

Spring Out of Your Winter Blues at these Travel Nursing Destinations   Pollen is in the air, flowers are in bloom, and clocks have jumped forward. In other words – spring has officially sprung, and so should you…right into the next (slightly warmer) step of your travel nursing journey. We’ve curated this list of spring… Continue reading Spring Out of Your Winter Blues at these Travel Nursing Destinations

How Much Experience Do I Need to Start My Travel Nursing Journey? Contributed by: Angela Totora, MBA/HA, CHP, RN – Director of Nursing   I recently came across a question a nurse posted to a travel nursing Facebook group. The nurse asked, “Why do I need recent experience to work on a less critical unit?” She… Continue reading How Much Experience Do I Need to Start My Travel Nursing Journey?

Home Sweet Home: Securing the Best Housing Option for Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment   Travel nurses can hold widely varying opinions about most aspects of travel nursing, and they usually jump at the chance to share those opinions or offer advice. Whether it’s about the interview process or the best brand of scrubs, almost… Continue reading Home Sweet Home: Securing the Best Housing Option for Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment

9 Essential Tips to Navigate the World of Travel Nursing Before Embarking on Your Adventure Traveling for work doesn’t have to be complicated or break the bank, but wading through the endless Google search results that claim to be the quick answer to scoring five-star accommodations at virtually no expense can make you feel like… Continue reading Navigating the “Travel” in Travel Nursing: 9 Things Every Travel Nurse Should Know Before Hitting the Road

Places to Visit as a Travel Nurse in Louisiana If you’ve never had the chance to visit the state of Louisiana or enjoyed the many simple pleasures it has to offer, you’re definitely missing out on a good time. Given the fact Advantage Medical Professionals has been open and operating in New Orleans for nearly… Continue reading Travel Nurse Destination Spotlight: Louisiana