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Famous Healthcare Figures in Irish History
As St. Patrick’s Day nears, it’s important to honor and celebrate Irish history. As a healthcare staffing agency, what better way to do that than by examining famous healthcare figures in Irish history? From nuns to nurses to physicians, Ireland has a rich history in the healthcare field. Here are four that we wanted to…
Read MoreImportant Nurses in Black History
As February and Black History Month come to a close, it’s vital to celebrate the important figures in Black history. Since we’re in the healthcare industry, who better to celebrate than important nurses in Black history! Mary Eliza Mahoney We’ve discussed Mary Eliza Mahoney before in a Nurses Week post but she deserves multiple mentions. She…
Read MoreTravel Nurse Spotlight – Brittany Bailey
#ARMSTraveler Story In the world of healthcare, the journey to finding one’s calling can take unexpected turns. For Brittany, a seasoned nurse whose story embodies resilience, the path to becoming a travel nurse specializing in the operating room was anything but conventional. With a career that traversed military service and the unexpected twists of life,…
Read MoreHeart Healthy Recipes to Make on Assignment
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means it’s time to listen to your heart…your heart health, that is! There’s no better time to try some heart healthy recipes! After all, when you’re on a travel assignment, keeping your body in tip top shape is essential. The demands of nursing can run you ragged, and a healthy diet…
Read MoreTravel Nursing Stories – Kala W.
#ARMSNurse Story Kala W., ARMStaffing travel nurse, always had a personal drive and a clear calling for the nursing profession. Growing up as the youngest child to older parents, she faced the challenges of caring for aging loved ones early in life. “I had to step up and play a big role,” she reflects, as…
Read MoreTop New Year’s Resolutions for Travel Healthcare Professionals
At this point in the new year, there are generally two people: those regretting their New Year’s resolutions and those who have already given them up. But what if you haven’t come up with one entirely? Don’t worry, it’s not too late! In fact, we’ll even help you come up with some. You can…
Read MoreARMStaffing Traveler Spotlight – Gabriel P.
#ARMSTraveler Story Before becoming a surgical technologist, Gabriel had a background in construction management. His career path took an unexpected turn when his brother, a decade his senior, retired, coinciding with the loss of a parent. “My family and my mother needed help. And I just wanted to give back.” He recounted. Upon reaching…
Read MoreTravel Nursing Stories – Lisette, RN
#ARMSNurse Story Lisette, a MedSurg/Tele travel nurse, has been a valuable member of our staff for just about 2 years. She loves traveling now, but Lisette took a number of stepping stones to get here. She started as a Certified Nurse Assistant 26 years ago. “First I was hired at Temple University Hospital as an…
Read MoreTravel Nurse Stories – Patricia & Charlotte, RN
Our #ARMS Travel Nurse Story Patricia and Charlotte had worked together in the ER for several years at a hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. They had a great co-worker relationship along with being good friends. One day, Patricia was ready for a change. “We actually started out as a three person group. Our friend Angela, Charlotte…
Read MoreTravel Nursing Stories – Kristen V., RN
ARMSNurse Story ARMStaffing nurse Kristen V. was not always sure that nursing was for her, but once she became a nurse, she hit the ground running. After high school, Kristen had not decided what she wanted to do for a living and didn’t want to commit herself to college without being sure. After discovering a…
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