How Lobbyist Joe Lucas Went from DC to Travel Nursing

July 23, 2019 | Career Tips, Spotlights, Travel Nursing

Joe Lucas was a successful DC lobbyist who decided, at age 50, to chase his childhood dream: becoming a nurse. Built for adrenaline and swift on his feet, he jumped right into the profession and hasn’t looked back. How did you get into travel nursing? My first career...

New Year, New Perspective: Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Choosing Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment

January 1, 2019 | Career Tips, Tips and Insights, Travel Nursing

The beginning of the year is often a time to reflect on your life and plan for the future. It may even be a time to break bad habits or pursue some New Year’s resolutions! In a career that has a lot of flexibility — like travel nursing — it’s a great opportunity to...

How to Avoid Burnout in Travel Nursing

July 31, 2018 | Career Tips, Tips and Insights, Travel Nursing

No one’s immune from burnout. It can sneak up on you. At first, you’re hitting the snooze button too many times. Then you’re realizing you don’t remember the last time you enjoyed a day in the hospital. Then, you’re feeling tired all the time, wondering what your...

7 Salary Mistakes That Cost Travel Nurses

June 27, 2018 | Career Tips, Finances, Travel Nursing

Travel nursing is a uniquely rewarding profession — you know you’re uniquely qualified to do it. Your pay and benefits should reflect that. By avoiding common salary mistakes, you can make sure you’re getting all you deserve. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of...

10 Tips for Negotiating a Higher Travel Nursing Salary

June 15, 2018 | Career Tips, Finances, Travel Nursing

If you’ve ever felt shy about asking for a little more pay, you’re not alone. In fact, fewer than 4 out of 10 workers negotiate their salaries when starting a new position. Don’t be afraid to explore your options when you receive an offer from your recruiter. You’ll...

5 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Med-Surg Travel Nursing Resume

February 20, 2018 | Career Tips, Tips and Insights, Travel Nursing

There are about 650,000 med-surg nurses in the United States, making it the most common nursing specialty. As a result, the smallest mistake can make the difference between you landing that travel nursing gig and ending up in the slush pile. Here are some mistakes to...

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How Lobbyist Joe Lucas Went from DC to Travel Nursing

New Year, New Perspective: Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Choosing Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment

How to Avoid Burnout in Travel Nursing

7 Salary Mistakes That Cost Travel Nurses

10 Tips for Negotiating a Higher Travel Nursing Salary

5 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Med-Surg Travel Nursing Resume

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