Travel Nurse Spotlight: Tamara Richards

For Tamara Richards, nursing isn’t just a job—it’s a deeply personal calling rooted in a powerful, life-changing experience. Although she’s been a travel nurse since 2021, her current assignment marks her first contract with ARMStaffing. With nine years of nursing experience, Tamara continues to bring passion and purpose to every shift she works. Her journey…

Read More

Stress Management Tips for Travel Nurses

April is Stress Awareness Month, a perfect time to focus on mental and emotional well-being—especially for travel nurses. While travel nursing offers adventure, flexibility, and career growth, it also comes with unique stressors like frequent relocations, adapting to new work environments, and being away from loved ones. Managing stress is essential to maintaining balance and…

Read More

Travel Nurse Spotlight: Jim Yates

ARMS Travel Nurse, Jim Yates

Travel Nurse Spotlight: Jim Yates – 33 Years of Passionate Nursing and Travel Healthcare Jim Yates has been a registered nurse for over 33 years, a career that has spanned various specialties and experiences. From the fast-paced environment of trauma surgical ICUs to the chaotic world of emergency rooms, Jim’s career has been shaped by…

Read More

Tips to Help Enjoy ‘Together Time’ on a Traveling Nurse Assignment

Travel nursing assignments offer licensed clinicians a rare opportunity to explore different regions of the country with loved ones. While taking those closest to you on a 13-week adventure to a new city is exciting, immersing yourselves in a completely unfamiliar location can strain even the healthiest relationships. Beyond the challenges of finding your collective groove…

Read More

Make Time for Personal Pursuits on Your Travel Nurse Contracts

As a licensed nurse, you already know firsthand the risks associated with not prioritizing self-care. However, for healthcare professionals on travel nurse contracts, practicing routine holistic wellness is critical. Long shifts, coupled with the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new colleagues, and treat new patients can make it easy for travel nurses to become…

Read More

Five Ways To Achieve Work/Life Balance With Your Travel Nurse Salary

Travel nursing assignments provide an excellent way for healthcare professionals to earn a highly competitive salary for administering licensed and compassionate care to patients across the country. While the paycheck boost is a welcome benefit, many nurses quickly learn that exploring their temporary hometown, while fun, is also expensive. Checking out the culture, sights, and attractions of…

Read More