Travel Nursing and Van life: How Does it Look?

In recent years, many travel nurses have begun to opt for a life on the road. That is, they prefer to live out of a van instead of moving into apartments during their assignment.  You might wonder, “Why would they do this, when they get a housing stipend anyway?” Well, if you listen to the…

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Travel Nursing Agencies: What you need to know

If you’re reading this article, you are probably a medical professional who has just entered, or is planning to enter, the Travel Nursing niche.   What Is Travel Nursing?  Travel Nursing is a wonderful concept that has come up in response to the shortage of nurses, both nationally and globally. The Travel Nursing system allows hospitals…

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Travel Nursing 101: Where to Start?

Are you someone who loves to travel? Do you struggle to take out time from a busy and hectic schedule?  Or, are you unable to take a quality vacation because you lack the funds?  If the above applies to you and you also happen to be a medical professional, then you are in luck. There…

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What are the Education Requirements to be a Travel Nurse?

Travel nursing is a wonderful concept that has come up in response to the nursing shortage that many healthcare organizations are facing currently.  Under this system, nurses are appointed on a short-term basis (usually 13 weeks), which ensures a free flow of personnel over the country. This way, the flow can be directed on a…

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How to Beef up Your Travel Nursing Resume

Are you a travel nurse who has been rejected from jobs, but you don’t understand why? Or, are you a new entrant to the niche and don’t know what your first step should be? Or, are you applying for your dream assignment and want to have the best possible application?  If your answer to any…

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Easy Meals for the Busy Nurse

If you’re a working person who lives alone, planning and preparing meals can get extremely cumbersome. For a travel nurse who works long hours, it is even tougher because finding time to have a healthy meal is almost impossible.  As a result, many young, single people develop unhealthy habits like eating junk food or skipping…

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How to Stay Fit While Traveling as a Working RN?

It is hard to maintain a routine while traveling, whether it be work, study, or fitness. In fact, one of the only negatives of taking a vacation is those extra pounds one gains by the end of it.  You may think this is inevitable – after all, how is it possible to find time to…

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How to Find Travel Nurse Housing

How to Find Travel Nurse Housing? Travel Nursing is a great way for healthcare professionals to be able to satiate the travel bug within them while also having a stable career and earning an income.  Since travel nursing involves moving from city to city frequently, one of the most important aspects of any travel nursing…

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Best Ways to Beat Travel Nursing Blues

Nursing is considered one of the noblest professions in the world. However, it is also one of the hardest. The long hours, high-stakes, and sudden emergencies can prove stressful even for the calmest person. Add to this the feelings of loneliness and isolation that come with being a travel nurse, and the situation gets even…

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NCLEX RN Exam Preparation for Travel Nurses

Like any other nurse, a travel nurse is required to obtain a license before they can begin working in a healthcare organization and deal with patients. To obtain a nursing license and become a Registered Nurse (RN), one needs to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), developed by the National Council of State Boards…

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