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9 Cons and Pros of Being a Travel Nurse
Want to become a travel nurse? Then this post is for you. I've written out an honest list of the cons and pros (yes, normally a person would say the pros and cons of travel nursing, but I like to finish with the positive) that go with working as a travel nurse. Keep...
How Nursing Shortages Create a High Demand for RNs
It's no secret that getting a college education in the U.S. can have you emerging with your diploma in one hand and a big ball and chain of debt around your other hand. Young adults often take out student loans to cover the cost of tuition, books, and sometimes even...
Washington Nurses Prepare Massive Nurse Strike January 14, 2020
In a media advisory published January 2, 2020, the nurses’ union, SEUI Healthcare 1199 NW, promised 13,000 healthcare workers, employed at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle Washington and other sister medical facilities in the state to go on strike. The strike will be...
Truths and Tips About Travel Nurse Taxes and the 50 Mile Rule
If you are already working as a travel nurse, you've likely encountered this mythical 50-mile radius rule. The belief being, that if you work at least 50 miles from where you live, you will receive a housing stipend that is tax-free! What an amazing benefit for travel...
9 Nursing Trends in 2020: What to Expect in the New Year
If you are a nurse or thinking about becoming a nurse, it's a good idea to think about what the future holds for nurses in our country. I don't have a crystal ball, but I've reviewed information put out in medical journals and stats from the Bureau of Labor and have...
11 Ideas on How to Celebrate Christmas as a Travel Nurse
"It's the most wonderful time of the year." At least that's what the song says, but what should you do when you aren't going to "be home for Christmas" and don't want to end up crying over your store-bought eggnog as you croon along to Dolly Parton's "Hard Candy...
Why Is Everyone Packing Up for Travel Nursing Jobs?
Have you landed here because you've wondered "Should I become a travel nurse?" or perhaps... "Why do people become travel nurses?" Have you ever taken a moment to consider your life, and wondered... "Is this what I really want?" Why not travel the U.S. and experience...
7 Awesome Holiday Gifts for Travel Nurses
Travel nurses work hard year-round. Like, really hard. Everyone knows this, especially the people who are around travel nurses the most. They see them coming and going; spending long hours away from home; picking up extra shifts; complaining about their sore backs and...
Start the New Year with a New Way to Search for Travel Nursing Jobs
Elite Specialty Staffing has set out on a mission to revolutionize the way that nurses search and apply for jobs online. Imagine, an app that allows nurses to perform every single step of the process to submit their application for per diem nursing shifts or travel...
6 Awesome Things About Travel Nursing During the Holidays
Have you ever considered taking a travel nursing assignment during the holidays? While staff nurses often view the holidays as a difficult and undesirable time to work, if you are taking assignments as a travel nurse, there are many exciting opportunities to advance...