

Drop a Pin, but Where?
The healthcare industry is always evolving, travel nursing opportunities have become more demanding in certain states across the U.S.. As a nurse when you are looking to explore new positions, not only are you seeking the best paying, but also an exciting adventure. Recent reports for 2017 have shown that the following states are at the top for travel nursing. California While you may be cautious about California's cost of living, it is one of the highest paying states across

There's no place like home
Seriously consider weighing the option of being a traveler close to home and taking a fully taxable rate. Stipends are great, but not having to double up on expenses may actually be the same bottom line. After being underpaid for years or completely flat wage growth, there's immense gratification in receiving a travel paycheck netting close to 2k per week after taxes. My recommendation, take an interview close to home that you may normally pass on because of the pay package


Interviews don't hurt people, people hurt people
There is absolutely nothing wrong with interviewing and turning down an offer or even having a backup job. However, if you had absolutely no intention of considering Flint Michigan, then of course, don't ask to be submitted there. But, if there's even the slightest chance that you would take it as a back up plan, interview for your second or third option. When your option tells you that they won't even consider block scheduling, or, they take 3 weeks to even call, that l


Night Terrors
If you're a day shift nurse, being offered night shift contracts makes your stomach crawl; however, if you're location specific, you may want to consider taking an interview to see how plausible a switch to days would be on a contract. It may never be worth it to leave a stable day shift position to take the leap into travel as a night shift nurse, but if you're a current traveler and the dots just aren't connecting, take an interview and speak directly with the manager who


California Dreaming?
There are a few states that are worth going the extra mile to get licensed in. California is definitely on our recommendation list. With restrictions on patient ratios and added employment overhead costs, you can count on facilities in California to have options for you.


Job Hunt to Nowhere-ville
I've said it for years now. Different versions of the same statement. "It's a seasonal delay", "Department Managers are just waiting on approval", "The Hospital just hired a ton of new people". All roads lead to nowhere and time spent trying to make something work that's just not connecting is time wasted for both the recruiter and the job hunter. The last thing a nurse or therapist wants is to be told that there's a chance, when in reality, the pickens are just too slim.


Learning how to walk
From a company's perspective, we want to tell you "DON'T DO IT" with every breath in our being but, there are various reasons why you may get into a situation where you absolutely have to end your assignment. This past year alone, I've had 10 people that had to walk off assignment. The longer you contract, the more likely it is that you'll eventually run into a situation that you can't fulfill a commitment. One nurse had a family medical emergency that was unforeseen, anot