You’re a new graduate nurse—congratulations! Now that you’re out of school, you’re probably wondering what area you want to work in as a nurse. Or, maybe, you’ve been thinking about it for a long time. Travel nursing can be a successful career path, but unfortunately, it’s not something you can jump into right away. Travel nursing requires experience at the bedside—and while you may not have that at the moment, there are some things that you can do to prepare yourself for when you’re ready to get out and explore the world while helping patients as a travel nurse. Here’s what you need to know a ..read more

A hospital’s emergency room can be a chaotic place, with every day bringing new people suffering from unique injuries and illnesses through the door. In the emergency room, registered nurses (RNs) play a critical role in maintaining an efficient system for providing quality care—triaging patients and otherwise assisting the physicians and other clinicians they work alongside. As a travel emergency room nurse, you move across the country on temporary assignments to help out hospitals that are short-staffed, but did you know you can open up even more job opportunities and potentially earn a gre ..read more

Are you a registered nurse (RN) who is looking to leave your permanent job to travel the country and work in new places? Are you a nursing student who is thinking about taking up the travel life after graduation? Are you retired and want to make some extra money? Regardless of where you are in your nursing career, becoming a travel nurse is a great option if you want to see new places in the United States, potentially make more money than those in permanent positions, and care for patients who desperately need your help. Here’s a step–by-step guide on how to become a travel nurse and why star ..read more

Learning is a lifelong endeavor—no matter how confident you are in your knowledge and abilities, there’s always room for improvement. This is especially true for travel nurses and other healthcare professionals, as medicine constantly evolves with the discovery of new ways to treat patients and diagnose diseases. If you’re a travel nurse looking to develop your professional skills, you’re in luck. From taking continuing education courses to attending industry conferences, here are five ways you can improve your nursing skills.  1. Take Continuing Education Courses Most states in the Unit ..read more

If you’re a travel nurse, allied health professional, or even an industry executive, attending healthcare conferences is a great way to access continuing education opportunities, learn more about the industry, and network with like minded people. But with so many events happening every year, it can be hard to determine which are worth your time. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of four upcoming conferences that we believe you’ll find great value in attending. Remember, this isn’t an exhaustive list of all of the worthwhile conferences out there—do your own research to find some more specialty ..read more

Picture this: it’s the day before you start at a brand new travel nursing assignment in a state far away from home, and you’re feeling excited and nervous about what’s to come. Thankfully, you’ve partnered with Barton Healthcare Staffing, so your pay has been negotiated, you’re settled in your hotel, you’ve picked up your rental car, and you have all the licenses you need. Now, all you have to do is prepare for your first day. Here are some tips that both new and veteran travel nurses can follow to ensure that the first day of a new assignment goes smoothly.  1. Review the Job Descriptio ..read more

In today’s United States, more than one in five adults struggle with mental illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What’s more, one in five of the country’s youth say they currently deal or previously dealt with a mental illness—and a CNN poll from 2022 showed that 90% of adults believe there’s a mental health crisis in America. With so many in the U.S. struggling with mental illness, it’s concerning to learn that many behavioral health providers are in short supply. If you’re a travel psychiatric nursing provider, here’s how you can partner with us to help fill ..read more

Registered nurses (RNs) are a critical part of the United States’ healthcare system. Every day, many of the nation’s 4.3 million RNs work to assist doctors and other practitioners in providing quality care to patients. But experts are alerting the public about an uncomfortable truth: a big nursing shortage is right around the corner, and in some places, it’s already begun. The good news is healthcare staffing companies like ours have the experience and relationships to connect travel nurses to the schools, hospitals, and clinics that need them the most.  Inside the Nursing Shortage Let’s ..read more

Did you know that there are over 1.7 million travel nurses in the U.S.? Without travel nurses to fill in vital roles in healthcare, the industry would come to a standstill. How? Because one key role travel nurses play is in temporary hospital staffing. However, that’s far from the only healthcare facility where travel nurses play an important role. If you’re looking to staff your facility with travel nurses, or if you’re looking to become a travel nurse yourself and work around the country, keep reading to learn about all the options that are available to you. What Is a Travel Nurse ..read more

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic slowing down (but not yet disappearing), there is still an increasing interest in travel nursing and nursing assignments. Travel nurses and other traveling temporary healthcare professionals are currently in a great position for higher paying assignments and expand upon their current careers. However, not everyone is sold on the idea of a short travel assignment. Many people prefer the traditional long-term assignment model that’s more similar to a traditional permanent assignment.  But how do you decide what type of assignment length is right for you? Do you ..read more