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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. These facts become widespread during American Heart Month every February due to increased awareness brought on by this event. Because you’re a nurse, ...

December: often referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year”, but also a time for the contingent workforce to make decisions about their health insurance for the coming year. It’s a complicated topic, and as a traveling clinician you likely have many questions. Let’s talk about the Affordable ...

If you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or any modality within the contingent workforce, then you’re likely working with one (or all three) of these entities to land your next assignment: a Managed Service Provider, a Vendor Management System or a Master Supplier. Never heard these terms before? Well, information is power ...

Joint Commission certification is one of the most prestigious qualifications a healthcare staffing agency can achieve. Staffing agencies and healthcare facilities alike showcase this “stamp of approval” at every opportunity. But what does this have to do with you as a healthcare professional? It has everything to do you with ...

Housing is the number one expense for travel nurses – but more than that, it’s often the number one source of anxiety before an assignment. However, with some cleverness and tenacity, you can save money in this area, and net more take-home pay. Here’s how to be a housing savvy ...

National Physical Therapy Month isn’t just for permanent placement PTs, but is also a chance to celebrate the thousands of travel therapists working across the country. Here are several ways you can celebrate the travel PT in your life (and if you’re the PT, treat yourself!): 1.     Say “thank you” PTs change lives ...

If you’ve spent time as a traveler during your career, you can use travel therapy experience to your advantage when seeking permanent placement. Each setting you’ve worked in adds something valuable to your resume, and can make a huge impact on your search for permanent placement. With the help of ...

As a travel nurse, you come into each new assignment with the ability to hit the ground running with minimal (if any) training. You’re helping a facility while they’re in a pinch. For these reasons (and a long list of others), all travel nurses are a valued asset at any ...

There’s a journey leading up to every new travel nursing assignment – one that can be increasingly complex when dealing with a new state, a different pay scale and other challenges associated with working for a new facility. The good news: you’re not alone! Nurse Recruiters don’t just help you ...