Calling in Sick as a Travel Nurse: What to Do
As a travel nurse, your schedule is often unpredictable and demanding. Balancing the needs of patients, colleagues, and your own well-being can be challenging, especially when calling in sick. On the one hand, you want to take care of your health and prevent the spread of illness to others. On the other hand, you may feel guilty for missing work or leaving your unit short-staffed. In this blog post, we’ll explore best practices...
Top Five States for LPN Travel Nursing Jobs in 2022
Many people assume that only registered nurses (RNs) have the opportunity to pursue travel nurse jobs, but this is not the case! Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) seeking new adventures can also take on travel positions in new states! LPN jobs are among the most in-demand travel job openings at hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and healthcare facilities across the country! Plus, CareerTrend.com states that traveling...
Local Travel Nursing Tips: Travel Nursing Close to Home
Many people associate travel nursing with …. You guessed it, traveling! While the traveling lifestyle is exciting and new to some, others might have some questions around it. Some of these frequently asked questions include “Can I take a travel nursing assignment close to home” or even “What is the allowed distance to travel from your home to be considered a travel position?” Maybe you have a bunch of questions and aren’t sure where...
Health Tips for Night Shift Nurses
The night shift: can you survive it? Yes, you can! We’ve put together some of the BEST health tips for night shift nurses so you can power through each shift feeling healthy, happy, and motivated. If you’re still not feeling it, we hope to give you some real advice to get you back on track. Your career is important to you, and you’ve earned it. Pay no attention to the clock! Let’s get to work. As a nurse, one of the best things you...
Why You Should Consider Travel Nursing in Connecticut
There is something unique about each state, so when you’re looking for the best travel nurse assignment for you, what factors do you consider? Pay, job availability, things to do? Here we’ll break down all of that and more for your exclusive guide on why to consider travel nursing in Connecticut! Travel Nursing in Connecticut | Job availability There are hundreds of jobs listed for the state of Connecticut. You can find jobs in...
Travel Nursing in the Wake of COVID-19| Trends and Timelines
This is a guest blog, “Travel Nursing in the Wake of COVID-19” provided by Caleb Skyles, RN,BSN, CCRN. Caleb Skles is a registered nurse who has worked as a travel nurse for over seven years. He’s completed more than 14 travel nursing assignments at various healthcare institutions throughout the United States. This spring, Caleb finished his last travel assignment and joined the Next Move Inc. recruitment team. The...