Professional networking is a crucial and socially fulfilling part of advancing in any career field, especially nursing. From discussing the latest blood pressure technology with your new nurse team to welcoming a traveling nurse to your floor, networking in nursing presents numerous golden opportunities to make key connections. Experts agree that no matter your profession, social networking is crucial. For nurses, potential positive scenarios abound, whether it’s meeting an APRN who galvanizes you to continue your nursing education or developing a group of supportive colleagues where you shar ..read more

Knowledge is power in every realm of life, but perhaps the most vital realm is that of health and wellness. As a new nurse or healthcare professional, you’re acutely aware that your duties extend far beyond tending to your patients’ immediate needs—and that effective patient teaching is a crucial part of your responsibilities. Research backs the importance of patient education, too. According to a 2022 systematic review published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, patient teaching enhances adherence to treatment plans and may result in stronger patient outcomes. From giving your pat ..read more

You’ll succeed as a travel nurse if you have a positive relationship with your travel nurse recruiter. They are the most important ally to have for your career. While your coworkers and managers are also significant partners needed to succeed in your work, travel nurse recruiters are essential in helping you land the right travel nursing jobs that match your interests and career goals.    So, what is a travel nurse recruiter? Recruiters work for travel nursing agencies and match travel nurses with contracted positions at healthcare facilities across the country. However, their ..read more

Whether you’re in your final year of college or have just decided to kick off the new year with a career change, you may have noticed that professions in the medical field are deemed some of the most attractive, lucrative, and rewarding.  Nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and medical and health services managers all rank among the “best” jobs in the United States. For a solid reason, too: In addition to answering the need for consistent, quality medical care, individuals employed in the health care sector typically enjoy handsome salaries, exception ..read more

Just starting out as a new nurse or looking for best-practice tips? It can be jarring to move homes, start a new job, leave family and friends—and you’re doing it all at once!  But don’t worry—there are shortcuts, tried-and-true methods, and workarounds for the stressors involved in your new adventure. Whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned healthcare professional, working in a new environment can make anyone feel like a novice nurse again. Possibly, you could be looking at two nurse contracts – travel and per diem – unsure of which path to pursue. We compiled tips for new nurses to help ..read more

Every nursing job comes with a slew of policies and protocols, regarding everything from your total guaranteed hours to orientation procedures. When considering a new job, there’s one policy that every traveling or per diem nurse should ask—is block scheduling available? In healthcare, block scheduling (or block booking) is a convenient way to take control of your time. Typically, new nurses receive set schedules of 12-hour shifts across days and nights, weekdays and weekends. In contrast, block scheduling allows professionals to pick specific shifts in advance across a block—usually one month ..read more

Whether you were on the frontlines when COVID-19 unfolded at unprecedented speeds or in your final year of nursing school, it’s hardly news that the pandemic fundamentally changed the world—including the realm of health care. Now, in our “post-pandemic” universe (yes, even as the illness continues to pose a threat across the globe), we’re continuing to see how COVID-19 has impacted the medical field and the nurses it employs. Additional PPE is largely required, while telehealth has moved from a niche practice to downright prevalent. Compensation has increased right alongside the demand for nur ..read more

Work-life balance has jumped to the top of the list when it comes to career planning, and within the nursing field, this is no exception. The past few years have spotlighted the many challenges nurses face—understaffing and burnout being two primary issues. Today, healthcare workers are leaving behind longtime traditional roles for the freedom and lifestyle that travel nursing provides.  As a travel nurse, you can pursue your passion while benefiting from a flexible work-anywhere lifestyle. Paired with a trusted nurse staffing agency like MAS Medical, you can also enjoy full-time benefit ..read more

MAS PRN Nurse Job Benefits Power your nursing career with real-world employee benefits – financial and personal. Same Day Pay and weekly pay options Competitive weekly compensation PTO in select states Referral bonuses Health, dental, and vision insurance available 401k with company match 24/7 Customer Care Available PRN Jobs in Your Area Should highlight states and priority cities Feature priority positions – Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and Certified Nursing Assistants PRN Nursing Job FAQs What’s the difference between PRN nursing and per diem nursing? Both PR ..read more

For many healthcare professionals, gaining diverse experience and seeing the world are two important motivators to choose the traveling lifestyle. There’s adventure in seeing new places and meeting new people, and many other benefits of being a travel nurse. But, did you know that the average travel nurse salary is also a bonus for those willing to live life on the road? On top of its flexibility and freedom of choice, a travel nurse salary is significantly higher than that of a regular, full-time nurse! Let’s dive in to look at how travel nurse salaries compare to normal nursing positions. T ..read more