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Thoughts on Nurse-to-Patient Ratios
One of the hot topics across the US is the debate of nurse-to-patient ratios. As any healthcare professional would know, one of the reasons this topic is so appealing is due to the ever-increasing needs of the patients related to their healthcare.
Travel Nurse Tax Myths
As travel caregivers, many decisions must be made that will impact your personal tax returns. One of the most important decisions that must be made while evaluating opportunities is whether or not a travel nurse qualifies as a temporary employee eligible for reimbursement of expenses incurred during the assignment.
Handling Acuity vs. Intensity
It can be frustrating when your manager tells you that your patient doesn’t have high acuity and you feel otherwise. We, as professionals, tend to get offended, but this is where the lack of understanding comes into play. Read on to learn about the differences between Acuity and Intensity.
February Photo Contest – Winners!
We had SO many amazing entries for our February Photo Contest! After a serious deliberation, we have the winners!
6 Ways to Make Your Travel Assignment Successful
It’s not enough to just show up and do your job to be successful. Take these six tips and make this your best assignment yet!
High Reliability Healthcare Organizations
By Jenny Palmgren, BSN, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager, MSSI Every year, patients continue to suffer from preventable setbacks including medication errors, adverse reactions, and falls with injuries and infections. These issues could be a minor setback (or even lead up to death) but as healthcare providers we tend to get overwhelmed with the many day-to-day Read more…
Creating the Ultimate Travel Nurse Resume
When your dream travel assignment comes up, setting yourself apart from the other applicants is vital. Your resume will be the first thing that the hiring manager sees, so it’s important that you set a good initial impression. So many times, we see resumes that are lacking and not highlighting how qualified a candidate is! Read more…
7 Reasons to Become a Travel Nurse
With the demand for travel nurses at an all-time high, you’ve probably considered becoming one yourself. Sure, it’s a little daunting to make the career change, but the benefits are out of this world. Below, our favorite reasons to start travel nursing.
Making The Most Of Your Holidays as a Travel Nurse
One of the perks of being a traveler is exploring new towns and experiencing all that they have to offer! But for some of us, working a travel contract during a holiday can feel lonely in a town that seems unfamiliar. The missing of loved ones and family traditions might feel overwhelming, but there are Read more…
Insurance for Travel Nurses: Everything You Need To Know.
Staying covered with insurance as a travel nurse or other travel healthcare professional is important, which is why we are proud to offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry, including comprehensive health insurance starting day one. Here is the 411 on our premium benefit – INSURANCE. Who is eligible for insurance? Any caregiver Read more…
