Author: Caleb Skyles, RN, BSN, CCRN​ | Director of Recruitment, Next Move Healthcare There’s probably nothing more important in travel nursing than your travel nursing contract, and if you just don’t have the time to read what I’m about to write – then let me leave you with this golden rule when it comes to travel nursing contracts: If it’s not in your contract, it doesn’t exist. Not only does your contract lay out your job specifications, responsibilities, and the details of your rate of pay but it also serves as a tax document that you’ll need to verify the nature of your tax-free travel re ..read more

NEXT MOVE, INC. IS A TOP RATED STAFFING FIRM: FIRST HALF 2023 July 25, 2023 (KNSAS CITY, MO) — Next Move, Inc.  is proud to announce that it has been named a Top Rated Staffing Firm award for the first half of 2023. This recognition from Great Recruiters highlights Next Move’s achievements in candidate & client experience, organizational efficiency, and brand reputation.  Joining the ranks, yet again, of over 90 prestigious firms, Next Move, Inc. has demonstrated their commitment to capturing real-time feedback, automating instant action on that feedback, measuring recruiter per ..read more

It’s no secret that a career as a travel nurse comes with a LOT of advantages. As a travel nurse you get to travel the country and go somewhere new every few months or you can “travel” locally if staying close to home is more your vibe. You have full control over your schedule and you’ll likely make more money as a travel nurse than as a staff nurse. There’s a plethora of benefits in the travel nursing industry we could go on and on about, but let’s talk about one in particular: Travel Nursing Makes Clinicians Better at Their Jobs While it’s probably not the driving factor for most clinicians ..read more

Travel nursing is an increasingly popular career choice for healthcare professionals and has grown exponentially in recent years. Clinicians are leaving their staff positions to work short-term assignments around the country or close to home. Travel nurses are crucial to the healthcare industry – they play a vital role and have a profound impact. In a nutshell: Travelers Address Staffing Shortages and Improve Patient Outcomes Let’s dive deeper into how exactly travel nurses positively impact the healthcare industry:  Travel Nurses Help Address Staffing Shortages Healthcare organizations ..read more

To healthcare workers everywhere, Happy National Nurses Month! I’ve spent some time reflecting on how fortunate we are at Next Move to work with such kind, compassionate, and talented clinicians. I’m so grateful to those healthcare workers who have put their trust in our team to help you navigate this challenging yet rewarding career. I am also grateful to healthcare workers everywhere who have dedicated their careers to helping, serving, and caring for others.  On a Personal Note: A few months ago, my grandad was diagnosed with a very advanced and inoperable glioblastoma and given a prog ..read more

Over the last two years, Next Move has leveraged Great Recruiters to measure and improve the experiences we create, leading to improved brand reputation, referral growth, and a sterling internal culture. Click here to read the original case study written by Great Recruiters.  Next Move + Great Recruiters = Real-time brand and referral growth By capturing real-time feedback from candidates, clients, placed talent, and facilities, Next Move has created a closed feedback loop, enabling them to measure the experiences they create in real time. 1. Real-time feedback on recruiter performance W ..read more

Help Jason Regain Independence. Jason Wendlandt has dedicated his entire career to helping others. But in October, Jason was in a car accident that left him paralyzed. Now, he needs your help.  Jason’s Story  Even before he became a nurse, being a caregiver was in Jason’s blood. Growing up, his parents worked for local fire and police departments. Jason spent 18 years of his career as a paramedic/EMT, also serving as the Emergency Management Director for Dallas County, MO.  “I talked for years about becoming a nurse. Finally, one day my wife drove me to the parking lot of our lo ..read more

Travel Nursing can Reduce Nurse Burnout   Nurse burnout has been on a steady incline over the last few years. It’s the topic of news headlines, social media posts, and conference workshops.  Like any mental health issue, there are multiple signs and symptoms of burnout. But clinicians are brave, resilient, and creative – and always looking for new ways to thrive. One way to combat burnout might be making the change from staff nursing to travel nursing. Here are 5 ways the switch from staff to travel nursing can help combat nurse burnout: Feeling burnt out? Change up your scenery ..read more

Nurse Burnout: 5 Ways to Combat it We’ve all heard of all the “great” things we can do as a nurse to combat extreme stress (aka: nurse burnout) but quite honestly – many of them seem lame and not realistic for a working nurse who has responsibilities outside their job. If you’re unsure whether or not you are experiencing burnout, take a look at our signs and symptoms of nurse burnout and reflect on if and/or how you’re experiencing them. Here are some realistic things you can do to invite a little “self-care” into your life and help to combat burnout: Get Offline Yep. You read that right. Turn ..read more

Nurse burnout is a real and growing problem within the U.S. healthcare system due in part to long hours, increased responsibilities and low pay. We’ve all heard the statistics that RNs are leaving the profession at an alarming rate largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ramifications of that, resulting in increased rates of burnout. In fact, The International Council of Nurses warned that there could be a shortage of 13 million nurses by 2030. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, we encourage you to reach out to a mental health professional. Next Move provide ..read more