The desire for professional variety is a powerful motivator for many nurses. They may yearn to practice in diverse healthcare settings, encounter different patient populations, and broaden their clinical skill sets. Fortunately, travel nursing offers a compelling solution, particularly for those specializing in telemetry. Telemetry is a unique career path that empowers nurses to explore the intricacies of healthcare across the nation, all while honing their expertise in a crucial and dynamic field. Experience diverse healthcare environments Telemetry nurses are registered nurses (RNs) trained ..read more

The world is grappling with a surge in mental health concerns, leaving communities scrambling for qualified professionals. As the need for behavioral health services skyrockets, travel nurses are increasingly being asked to answer the call in underserved communities. Skilled, adaptable, and driven, travelers with behavioral health expertise are uniquely positioned to fill staffing gaps. Their flexible approach offers a lifeline to under-resourced communities while providing exciting, diverse experiences for themselves. The evolving landscape of behavioral health Mental health concerns and sub ..read more

Value-based care (VBC) is taking center stage in healthcare. Gone are the days of simply filling shifts. Now, the success of travel nursing hinges on delivering quality outcomes, keeping costs down, and making patients smile. While there’s more work involved in meeting the standards set by a VBC approach, it presents exciting opportunities for higher pay, deeper impact, and career advancement. Understanding value-based care Unlike the fee-for-service model, which focuses primarily on the volume of services provided, value-based care emphasizes patient outcomes. Metrics play a pivotal role in ..read more

To make the most of a travel nursing career, you must find the right agency — one that can connect you with great contracts, support you on assignments, and help you navigate each new adventure with confidence. But how do you choose the best partner from the many travel nursing agencies available? Here are a few pointers. Consider reputation A well-regarded agency is often synonymous with quality, offering a sense of security and credibility to the nurses it represents. Start by reading online reviews and testimonials from other travel nurses who have worked with the agency. Firsthand account ..read more

Travel nurses are accustomed to dealing with new and unexpected challenges — especially when acclimating to a new facility. But increasingly, the facility isn’t the only setting to which travel nurses must adjust. With telehealth on the rise, your next assignment could have you in front of a webcam, chatting with patients about everything from disease management to acute symptoms. For those used to treating patients on-site, telehealth might not come naturally. The rise of telehealth Telehealth took off during COVID-19 and has remained a mainstay in healthcare delivery ever since. With lockdo ..read more

One of the first words we learn as kids is “why.” From our earliest age, we’re programmed to question the world around us. It’s how we learn and grow. Asking questions is how we get the information we need to avoid mistakes — and learn from them. In healthcare, asking questions is an everyday part of the job. Unfortunately, many travel nurses find themselves afraid or unwilling to ask questions while on assignment. No one wants to look foolish or get a reputation for being dense, but there’s a big difference between that and asking relevant, meaningful questions. In travel nursing, it’s not j ..read more

Each new assignment you take as a travel nurse offers the opportunity to travel to a new location — often somewhere you’ve never been before. Adventure is part of the allure, and many travel nurses have a bucket list of destinations. When the need arises, they can jump at the chance to live and work in a place they’ve always dreamed of. In 2023, several cities stand out for travel nurses. These areas provide a combination of prestigious healthcare institutions, ample job possibilities, desirable lifestyles, and vibrant communities. Whether you crave the bustling streets of San Francisco or th ..read more

Summer is right around the corner, and as the sun-soaked season approaches, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities across the country face higher demand for nursing staff. From bustling coastal towns to picturesque mountain escapes, the skills of travel nurses are in high demand in these coveted destinations. If you’re looking ahead at your summer schedule and don’t have an assignment finalized yet, now is the time to start thinking about where you’d like to spend the season. While there are plenty of destinations to choose from, there’s also a cadre of summertime trends to consider. H ..read more

Remember when you were a kid off at summer camp or away from home for the first time? We all know that feeling of homesickness, which can creep into the pit of your stomach or lurk in the back of your mind. It can leave you feeling nervous, unsettled, anxious, or even downright depressed. While homesickness subsides on its own for many people, the period when it lingers can take a toll on mental health. Worse still, some people can’t shake the feeling, and it sticks with them for days and weeks at a time. Homesickness can be a real problem for travel nurses. Thankfully, there’s more than one ..read more

Most people can agree tax season is a chore. No one likes having to gather tax documents and receipts or wait for financial institutions to send statements. And no matter how simple your taxes are, it’s still nerve-wracking to submit them for fear of forgetting a line item or misplacing a decimal point. For travel nurses, tax anxieties are magnified even more thanks to the many complications of working in multiple states and facilities throughout the year. Add in the complexities of taxable vs. nontaxable income, reimbursements, and various withholdings, and you’ve got a recipe for stress. Fi ..read more