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Travel Nurses are Vital to Combat the Spread of Coronavirus
Wash your hands. Vigorously. Frequently. As nurses, we already understand that proper handwashing is the most important step that needs to be taken to combat Coronavirus. importance of washing our hands. Since the recent outbreaks, the general public is also catching...
Travel Nursing Tips to Handle Night Shifts Like a Pro
Everyone knows those nurses. The nurses who, by no coercion whatsoever, choose to work the night shift. Are you one of those nurses? A crazy nurse person who lives to work when all others want to sleep, and then sleep when all others are going about their natural...
Do You Have What it Takes for Rural Travel Nursing Jobs?
If you got into nursing because you were passionate about providing healthcare to people who need it but find yourself struggling to feel like you're making a difference in your big city or big hospital job. Rural nursing just might be the right direction for you to...
2020 is the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife
Yes, nurses! That means you! Get ready for a year dedicated to recognizing your hard work and commitment to the profession. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the year 2020, the year of the nurse and the midwife. You are probably wondering, why now?...
Nurses are Still the Most Trusted Professionals
Guess what nurses? Your patients believe in you! Long hours. Critical thinking. Problem-solving. Compassion. Hard conversations. All the research. Lifelong learning. My fellow nurses, your commitment to your work and everything you stand for as a nurse is seen by your...
How Nursing Burnout Affected a Travel Nurse
Nurses come first with Elite Specialty Staffing. As such, we encourage our nurses to always practice self-care and do everything they possibly can to stay well and avoid burnout. This is a story from Samantha, a nurse we got the pleasure to work with and she shared...
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...