Candidate Resources Archive

It isn’t ideal for anyone to catch a serious illness, and it can be especially inconvenient if you’re sick while on assignment as a travel nurse. Being bedridden from illness means missing shifts and trying to recover on your own … Continue reading →

When you’re traveling from city to city, taking care of all types of patients, and working alongside different units, you’re bound to learn so much as a travel nurse. Along the way, you’ll also learn the language all travel nurses … Continue reading →

When you land a travel nurse assignment, most times, you’ll have two housing options: company housing, which is when the agency you’re working with takes care of all your housing needs, or a housing stipend, which is when you’re responsible … Continue reading →

When you’re off on a new assignment and enjoying life in your new home, you might be thinking how awesome it would be to experience it with someone else, but there are pros and cons in doing so. Read on … Continue reading →

As people who attract talent and fill organizations with essential workers, recruiters play an integral role in moving the healthcare industry forward. It’s no wonder there’s a day dedicated to celebrating all they do. June 7, the first Tuesday in … Continue reading →

One of the greatest benefits to taking on a travel nurse assignment is gaining valuable experience all over the country, though sometimes, those experiences are negative. If you’ve found yourself dreading your next shift, take a step back and assess … Continue reading →

Packing for any trip can be a hassle because you never want to pack too little or too much. However, packing for your first travel nursing assignment can be very stressful because you’ll likely be gone and living out of … Continue reading →

Rotating schedules can have you wondering whether it’s time for your shift or time for bed. Within a week, you can be working 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. one shift and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. another.  While rotating schedules … Continue reading →

Recruiters educate and mentor travel nurses before, during and after travel assignments, so reaching out to one is a great way to have support as you take on more assignments and grow in your career. To have a successful partnership, … Continue reading →

When you’re working from place to place as a travel nurse, you may find it difficult to figure out where you’re living next. With temporary housing, you typically have two options: allow the agency you’ve worked with to provide housing … Continue reading →

You’ve turned your tassel right to left and now it’s time to trade in the cap and gown for some scrubs. While it isn’t impossible to go straight from new graduate to travel nurse, it’s much easier to pursue the … Continue reading →

There are many great ways to celebrate and recognize Black History Month this February. Educating yourself is a foundational step to honoring those who have made a significant impact in our history and in the healthcare industry. From developing vaccines … Continue reading →