Why You Should Consider West Virginia Travel Nurse Jobs
Snaky, steep mountain roads make the journey arduous for locals who need to get from rural Appalachia to the nearest town for medical care. Plus, the local economy took a hard hit from a dwindling coal industry, and personal income growth in West Virginia was the lowest in the nation as of 2013. In the midst of all that, hospitals struggle to stay fully staffed, leaving limited care available. This means that hospitals are relying...
5 Ways to Advance Your Career in Nursing
Travel nursing is a wonderful career to really explore the United States and the world of healthcare in general. With so many opportunities available in a wide range of specialties, there are endless possibilities to what you can do! Traveling to gain new experience and broaden your horizons personally and professionally is something most people strive for — travel nurses are no different! Yet, you may be searching for some new ways...
Why You Should Be Thankful to Be a Nurse
With Thanksgiving only a few days away, you might not have the time you need to reflect on what this holiday symbolizes. Many of you nurses will spend this year’s holiday tending to others during a long nursing shift. Others might be spending one of their few days off from work preparing a lavish meal for friends and family. It’s no wonder that many nurses rarely get the chance to stop and think about all the great things that their...
Reasons to Write Your Own Nursing Blog!
Whether you’ve been a long-time visitor on our site or are just finding TravelNurseSource’s blog for the first time, you’ll quickly see that we’ve been at it for quite a while now! Although blogging is nothing new, it continues to be a great source of industry information and nursing perspectives. Still, our company only serves to help nurses find the perfect travel assignments for them, meaning we don’t work in medical settings...
Networking for Nurses | Quick Tips
Whether you’ve been working as a nurse for years or are new to the field, there’s something that applies to just about every professional — networking is key to career advancement! Sure, you aren’t always thinking about your next, great position (or maybe you are) but nonetheless, this requires a significant amount of momentum to reach your career goals. While working as a travel nurse can be a great job for those who prefer a...
Life as An Older Travel Nurse
Are you an older or retired nurse looking for part-time employment and a TON of fun? Well, you may have stumbled upon some great advice here. Being a travel nurse in your later years may seem like an odd choice but there are actually some great opportunities available to you as an older travel nurse. And before you say you’re too old, there are many nurses pushing the limits of retirement and even taking up part-time jobs after...