As you complete your nursing school requirements, you have many career options. From choosing a specialty to selecting a city and type of medical facility, the options are seemingly endless. This is partly due to the nationwide nursing shortage and an aging population. As a new graduate, you may be considering travel nursing, and we commend you for that, as nurses are in demand. At AB Staffing, we specialize in travel nursing, carefully matching our candidates to the best places and contracts for them and their families. The one requirement that is important to note is that most, if not all, c ..read more

If you’re a seasoned nurse seeking a new professional opportunity, you may be a good fit for correctional nursing. While both put the patient first, treating inmates has unique challenges. While you may love connecting with patients on a personal level, it is often discouraged from getting too close to inmates for safety reasons. If you love working as a team to solve problems and support patients, then corrections could be a good fit for you. It is a personal decision, and each decision has its perks and can advance your career. Traditional Nursing to Corrections  As a travel corrections ..read more

We understand you’re busy as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). Your search can take you in many directions when looking for a new job. You may want to move from a physician’s office to a private practice, from a hospital to a school, or from long-term or short-term healthcare facilities. In this article, we provide our guide to selecting an SLP agency so you can find a new place to expand your career. As an SLP staffing agency, AB Staffing recruiters match you to the best job based on your skills and experience. We have vetted employers and prospective candidates to ensure we have the best ..read more

Do you want to expand your professional network? Could you gain experience in a new facility? Are you thinking about exploring a new place? As CT, X-ray, and MRI technicians, there are opportunities to travel and work in areas where you may have always wanted to live while earning and learning at the same time. While our recruiters cannot guarantee placement, we do our best to match you to contracts that suit your skills and desires. As a Travel Imaging Technician, you can work nationwide, wherever your experience is needed. To be eligible, you must have 1-2 years of experience in the required ..read more

As a travel nurse with different job experiences and accomplishments, resume writing can be challenging, especially if you haven’t updated your resume in years. With the right tips and guidance, you can build a robust travel nurse resume that captures the depth of your travel nursing expertise. Here’s how to build a winning travel nurse resume that will help you stand out in the competitive travel nurse market and land your next job. Introduction to Travel Nursing Resumes Travel nursing resumes are unlike permanent nursing resumes. In travel nursing, you must change jobs frequently, as the IRS ..read more

If you’re considering becoming a travel nurse or have been a traveler for a while, consider whether you’ve been maximizing your earnings and whether it is worth your time (and money). As we like to say, communication, especially with your recruiter, is key to meeting your expectations. That means you need to be clear about what you desire regarding location, facility type, and compensation. This article will provide tips, best practices, and explanations of common terms for our industry. When was the last time your resume was updated? You should be updating your experience and skills regularl ..read more

Register for this year’s conventions to get involved in your nursing, healthcare, and therapy communities. One of the benefits of attending conventions is the ability to earn credit for Continuing Education (CE) while you learn. See the latest trends in your field, meet other medical professionals, and expand your network. You never know where the next opportunity will come! Where are you currently working? Check out the annual conventions by state, region, and specialty. Arizona Nursing Association provides an overview of resources and a calendar of events. North Carolina has announced their ..read more

Happy Holidays! The team at AB Staffing would like to wish you a safe and healthy season. We appreciate your dedication to caring for patients across the country. It’s hard to believe another year has come and nearly gone. We’d like to take this time to share our top travel nursing blog posts to inspire you and provide information while you’re away from home. Grab your favorite drink and let’s read about the latest happenings.  Travel Nurse FAQ Are you interested in moving from shift nursing to travel nursing? We encourage you to read this blog post. In this article, we detail the requir ..read more

Balancing Travel and Work: A Wellness Guide for Travel Nurses Many of the most necessary jobs are also the most demanding. When you know that people need you, it is easier to push yourself too far in more ways than one. Physical and mental exhaustion are common in the healthcare field, no matter how passionate you are about the job. Seeing the relief on the faces of each medical team as you arrive to alleviate the short-staffing, helping them respond to a high-demand period, or providing your expertise where it is most needed can keep you going long past your natural reserve of energy. However ..read more

Future Trends in Travel Correctional Healthcare and Travel Prison Nursing   Correctional healthcare is an ever-evolving field impacted by staffing shortages and issues obtaining routine and preventive care. Increased awareness pushes institutions to take better care of their inmates, which will likely increase the demand for travel correctional nurses to fill these staffing gaps. Taking care of prisoners, a population more likely than the general public to suffer from chronic health conditions (for example, 4.8% of prisoners have diabetes), is challenging but rewarding. Many people who go ..read more