Healthcare Staffing Network: Loyal Travel Nurses a Key to Stability and Success
The following article was contributed by Janet Fikany, senior recruiter for Healthcare Staffing Network (HSN), a member of the Travel Nurse Source network of agencies. It’s clear that nursing is still one of the biggest growth industries today, and there are now forecasted projections saying that the shortage of nurses could very well approach 29% by the year 2020. If, in fact, our nation intends to achieve measurable, affordable,...
Travel Nursing Jobs Remain Steady During a Down Economy
Most of us have seen the news and and are aware of the current state of our economy. Areas like manufacturing and construction have been hit especially hard. Thankfully (and unfortunately) even during the worst of economic times people are still getting sick and the need for qualified professional nursing staff has never been more apparent. With the difficulties involved in recruiting qualified staff many facilities are focusing on...
Travel Nursing Experience Prepares Nurse For Special Mission
An article in the Contra Costa Times (I love that name … sounds like an underground revolutionary group) describes an effort by a California nurse, native to Kenya, to bring much needed medical services to her home country. Debra Akello received her nursing degree at UCLA and desired to return to Kenya and minister to the poor. She and an associate proceeded to found a non-profit organization called Helping Hands International...
Veterans Administration Introduces Travel Nurse Corps
The practice of travel nursing has been introduced by the Veterans Administration in order to address staffing needs at VA facilities throughout the country. Called “Travel Nurse Corps,” this new project will allow nurses to take temporary assignments at VA facilities where they are needed. The program is administered internally and is based in Phoenix, AZ. Many of the nurses participating in the program are attracted by...
Travel Nursing Identified As Profession On The Go
An article in the Indianapolis Star lists the top professions for people that like to travel. Prominently featured was travel nursing which not only seemed to offer the greatest flexibility but also had a salary range that was the tops of all professions listed. The paper did indicate that one of the requirements for nurses seeking travel nursing jobs is a Bachelor’s degree which is not accurate. Nevertheless, travel nursing is...
Nursing and Medical Top Hot Jobs List For 2006
If you can drive a tractor-trailer or provide patient care you will likely be guaranteed a job for the foreseeable future…at least in Mississippi. A study by the Mississippi Employment Security Department indicates that the need for qualified nurses continues to be reflected in both demand and salary trends. Kimberly Stayton of Byram, a nursing student at Hinds Community College who will graduate in December, states,...