A travel nurse’s job is to fill the gaps in care in hospitals across the country for anywhere from days to a few months. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, travel nurses are in demand more than ever. If you’re thinking about becoming a travel nurse, this article provides an overview of why the demand for travel nurses increases and … Read More
The Benefits of Getting a Nursing Certification
Becoming a nurse and gaining related experience working in the field requires a lot of time and dedication. Obtaining a nursing certification on top of this is something that may not appeal to some nurses. But getting a nurse certification does have its benefits. This post offers an overview of what a certification can do for a registered nurse’s career. … Read More
Why You Should Get Your Master of Science in Nursing
Having credentials in addition to your RN license can prove to be beneficial for those in certain specialties or if you’re working as a travel nurse. One credential to consider is a Master of Science in Nursing or MSN. More positions are starting to require it or another advanced degree. This article talks about how and why you should get … Read More
Resume Tips for Travel Nurses
Creating a travel nurse resume is essential for getting the job assignments that you really want. But actually putting together the resume is a challenge in itself. Here are some resume tips for travel nurses to keep in mind. These tips can also apply to other types of nurse resumes too. Introduce Yourself Recruiters and hiring managers are looking to … Read More
Why You Should Take A Per Diem Assignment
Per diem nurses work by the day. Because of this, taking per diem assignments can give nurses flexibility and pay well. Sometimes a nurse will work for a hospital and work for an agency the next day. Working as a per diem nurse can be a challenge since it requires the nurse to work with different staff often. But it … Read More
What is the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact?
One of the most common questions that prospective travel nurses have is, “How easy is it to work in different states?” A key answer to this question is the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact. This post explains what the compact is, the states that participate in it, requirements for it, and what nurses need to know. The History of the Compact … Read More