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What Certifications Can Make You a More Qualified Travel Nurse?
Enhancing your resume with certifications and specialty designations is a good idea in just about any career field. And in the world of travel nursing, it’s a fantastic way to not only give yourself a boost on paper but to advance your career. Let’s take a closer look at the advantages of gaining additional certification…
Read MoreShould I Submit My Resume as a Word Doc or PDF?
It’s a common question in the world of job hunting and recruiting. Should you submit your resume as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file? While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, here’s the rule of thumb to follow: submit your resume as a PDF unless the employer specifies that they would like another…
Read MoreHow to Get Back Into Travel Nursing Later in Your Career
Are you an empty-nester now? Feeling the itch to get back on the road and revamp your travel nursing career? Whatever the reason, it’s never too late to get back into this exciting and rewarding field. Here’s how to set yourself up for success when entering the travel nursing field later in your career: Play…
Read More5 Apps to Keep Track of Travel Nursing Records
It’s crucial for a travel nurse to stay organized. It makes moving from assignment to assignment far easier — when you have all your ducks in a row, it’s much simpler to start a new job and end an old contract with minimal fuss. And when you’re on the road, you’ll want an easy way…
Read MoreNetworking Tips to Make Professional Connections While on Assignment
Networking is one of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal in the professional world, and that holds true for travel nurses. But it can be easier said than done to network when you bounce around to different assignments frequently. Here are a few tips on networking to make professional connections while you’re…
Read MoreBasic Tips to Creating a Stand-Out Travel Healthcare Resume
For travel nurses or traveling healthcare professionals, it can be tough to craft a resume. After all, your place of work is probably changing frequently. But the fact remains: without a great resume chronicling your hard work and experience, hiring managers aren’t likely to give you a shot. So, how can you create a travel…
Read MoreLinkedIn Best Practices for Travel Healthcare Professionals
Are you on LinkedIn? If you’re a travel nurse, you ought to be. LinkedIn is a great resource for travel nurses in a variety of ways. In fact, it’s the only professional social media platform out there. It allows you to stay connected with your peers, find jobs that aren’t always on the leading job…
Read More5 Things You Must Know About a Compact License
As a travel nurse, acquiring licenses for different states can be time-consuming. Compact licenses are an excellent resource for nurses looking to travel to other states. A compact license allows you to travel and practice in 39 states and jurisdictions that are part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) without acquiring additional licensing. Here are…
Read More3 Ways to Travel as a Nurse with Summer in Mind
Summer is Here… Basically. Requesting time off as a Travel Nurse can be tricky if you or your recruiter are not prepared. Now is a great time to start making your summer plans and navigating the seas of your busy schedule. Three ways to Plan for Summer 1. Give Your Recruiter Notice Letting your recruiter…
Read MoreTravel Nurse Jobs: Packing Tips To Make Life on the Road Easier
Preparing for travel nurse jobs is exciting – particularly if it’s your first time on a contract assignment. However, crossing everything off your to-do list can be stressful. This is especially true when packing for your travel nurse gig. Leaving home for a couple of months means you’ll definitely want to take some of your favorite comforts of home…
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