3min read RN Alison 44 years nursing experience Starting her career back in 1993, RAN Jackie’s comprehensive Emergency background has taken her around many facilities around South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales. More recently, she’s been exploring rural health care in the Northern Territory and making her way from Multi-Purpose Health Services (MPS) to remote clinics. 1. Tell us a bit about your nursing background. I have been nursing for 44 years in Perioperative, Acute and Medical, Rural Remote and Management positions. I am also an IPN (Immunisation Practice Nurse). 2. You’ve work ..read more

4 minute read You may be wondering – what experiences await in a rural contract? What benefits can I gain from a rural contract that a regional contract cannot provide? Join us as we delve into the world of rural nursing placements for agency nurses, and why you can discover rewarding experiences that are harder to come across in areas closer to home. Let’s firstly familiarise ourselves with the categories that agency nursing generally falls into: Regional & Metropolitan hospitals Rural hospitals Remote clinics Rural hospitals are further out of town and cities, and often referred to a ..read more

3min read RN Jackie 31 years nursing experience Starting her career back in 1993, RAN Jackie’s comprehensive Emergency background has taken her around many facilities around South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales. More recently, she’s been exploring rural health care in the Northern Territory and making her way from Multi-Purpose Health Services (MPS) to remote clinics. 1. Tell us a bit about your nursing background. I have a background in Emergency, but have really enjoyed exploring a variety of roles in rural health care over the last 10 years. 2. You’ve worked in a few Multi-Purpose ..read more

4m 30s minute read We all know working as agency nurses and midwives is strenuous. Making time to get back in touch with your body and mind through yoga is key to maintaining clarity and focus. Yoga expert Ana Carnerero has written this exclusive piece containing exercises for the Affinity yoga travel nurses and midwives. Whether winding down from a night shift or starting your day bright and early, turn on some relaxing music and find an exercise for you below. In this blog, you’ll find yoga exercises for: Any time, or before bed Exercises during shift break Exercises after finishing night s ..read more

4min 30s read RN Ruth 16 years nursing experience After returning to travel nursing in 2020, RN Ruth has had the opportunity to make time for more of life. Namely, becoming an Aunty twice, and being able to meet up and spend time with family because of a contract close to them. What a dream! Here is her story on the perks of getting out of your comfort zone.  1. You spent some time doing contracts in TAS and QLD last year, how was your time in both states? I have loved both states. Tasmania is beautiful with so many places to see and discover on your days off. The landscape is so chang ..read more

3min read RN Ali 14 years nursing experience From a metro ED nurse to a remote travel nurse, RN Ali shares the benefits and insights she has gained while on the road in sunny Queensland. Read below to discover the amazing personal growth, confidence and work-life balance she has achieved through agency nursing! 1. How has your time been in Augathella? To date, I have done six contracts in Augathella with my last contract being the ADON. Having worked in Augathella previously, it has helped me navigate through my role with ease as well as having amazing supportive staff. Augathella is a love ..read more

5min read RN Jodie 10 years nursing experience What has made RN Jodie, a NZ ED nurse, enjoy the transition into a RAN and supporting the most remote communities in Australia? She has discovered a new way of nursing she absolutely loves. While remote nursing can be challenging, read on to learn about how she copes and how it has sparked her passion for nursing again. 1.Tell us a bit about your nursing background. I have been nursing for about 10 years now. I obtained my degree at CPIT (now known as ARA in Christchurch NZ). My first job was at Southern Cross Hospital, a private surgical hospi ..read more

4min read RN Di 43 years nursing experience When it comes to ED travel nursing, RN Di is your go-to with a whole generation’s worth of experience under her belt, no shortage of stories to tell, and plenty of pictures to share! 1. You have worked many QLD placements, and your first contract was in Atherton 2011, and now you have returned! How much has changed since you were last there? Atherton has changed immensely. There is a new hospital, a new, well organised ED with a place for everything and everything in its place. The accommodation is very nice. Last time the accommodation was out of ..read more

2 min read One of our most frequently asked questions is how long it takes to get a nursing or midwifery job.  Or, how long between joining Affinity can you secure a contract? This is essentially a simple, yet complex question, so read on…  Flexibility Flexibility is a huge factor in determining how long it can take to secure a nursing job. We try to meet your preferences, but it could affect our ability to get you a contract.  New travel nurses may believe that job opportunities are always available in their desired locations. However, it is important to note that the demand ..read more

2min read Twenty years of operation means 20 years of amazing travel nurses and midwives! We are so proud to have helped so many people kick some pretty amazing professional and life goals, with so much fun along the way. Read about their agency nurse experiences in their very own words! ICU RN Madeleine (9 contracts with Affinity!) Favourite Contract: North West Regional, TAS I came to Affinity at the peak of career burn-out, seeking flexibility and adventure and an opportunity to test my mettle. What I wasn’t expecting was how valued I felt by the company and the joy I felt in my career ag ..read more