In a booming industry, it’s hard to not get lost in the crowd. With so many nurses quitting their regular positions in order to take on travel nursing, we may find ourselves competing to find the best job for us. When situations like this occur, we need to figure out how to make ourselves be…
If the last two years weren’t a clear identifier of just how intense a nursing role is and how much of a necessity their positions are in society, it will become pretty clear within in the next 5 years. As many nurses are looking to leave the profession, and not as many are stepping in…
When you picture a nurse, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are, you’re thinking of a woman in scrubs – and there’s a reason for it. According to Zippia, an estimated 81.9% of all Registered Nurses are women, with 13.6% being men. However, the phenomenon of nurses being mostly women is fairly recent in the larger scope of history. The number of male nurses is on the rise, which is a great thing! Having diversity in nursing…
What Does a Traveling Physical Therapist Do? These days, more and more healthcare careers offer opportunities for travel, and physical therapy is no exception. Instead of staying in one location, a travel physical therapist can work at facilities across the country. As a travel PT, your job description is the same as a regular PT:…
No matter where you go in the country, there will be pros and cons to travel nursing in different areas. But is it worth it in California? There’s a lot you should know about travel nursing in this state. Income and Cost of Living California is notorious for being expensive. The cost of living in cities such as San Diego, Los Angeles, and…
Are you a nurse looking to shake your life up a little? Feeling like taking a step outside of the norm and trying something new? Something unique? Well, if travelling, meeting new people and earning a great income while doing it sounds like a good change, maybe you should consider travel nursing. Travel nursing has…
When we decide to pick up our life and head out into the travel nursing world, we don’t just put other aspects of our life on hold. While we may not be actively looking to meet someone when we are working or meeting that extra special someone while only on a 13-week contract, it may…
If the one thing that is stopping you from travel nursing is the thought that you can’t bring your pet with you, you may be pleasantly surprised at the reality of the situation. Travel nursing is all about adventure and it can be tough to be without companionship, at least when you initially get to…
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen healthcare workers leaving the profession in droves. Nurses, physicians, and every specialty in between have been suffering from shortages across the country. In 2021, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses conducted a survey that showed 66% of respondents considered leaving nursing for good. On the surface, the source of…
Travel nursing is one of those jobs that can feel like you’re on a rollercoaster. We start in our home town, end up in another part of the country, begin our usually lengthy shifts in the hospitals or facilities we have been hired to work in and then start discovering our new destination. Not only…