Travel Nursing Blog

Top nursing blogs

Jeff — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:11:44 +0000

If you are looking for some other great nursing blogs to read check out this Top 25 Nursing Blogs List put out by the Nursing Online Education Database. TravelNursingBlogs.com didn’t crack the top 25, but we did make the list coming in at number 36. I guess we will just have to keep working hard to bring you the best travel nursing advice on the web.

Nurse Social Networking Site

Jeff — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:55:10 +0000

In the past I have talked about some of the best social networking sites out there for nurses and I just wanted to bring your attention to one I missed, NursingLink.com. It offers all of the same tools as other social networking sites, but goes a step further with some pretty fun and cool functions like The Game, where you answer nursing questions and see who the smartest nurse is or the rate your employer where you can read reviews of other facilities. Definitely worth checking out if social networking sites are your thing.

Travel nursing checklist item #10

Jeff — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:16:50 +0000

Sorry it has taken me awhile to get back to this, but things have been pretty hectic the last couple of months.

OK, so you have all your paperwork lined up and organized. You have done your research and spent time online looking at all the different companies. You’ve compared what they offer to what you want out of a travel nursing job. The next step then is to actually apply online for the travel nursing job you want. You can also call the company right off the bat, but I will cover that later.

When it comes to applying online you actually have a few options. You can apply individually to each site or go to anyone of the several available job boards that allow you to apply to more than one company at a time. Each of these options have advantages and disadvantages.

If you apply to just one company at a time it will obviously take you longer, depending on how many you apply to. Also if you limit yourself to few companies you may need to expand your search if none of them meet your needs.

If you apply to a job board, like RNVip.com or Absloutley Healthcare, you can be prepared to be contacted by all the companies that pay for access to that site. Often these sites can also take you longer than the individual websites do because they are trying to pass on only the best candidates to the affiliate companies.

No matter which path you choose or combination of both be prepared to be contacted quickly.

Oh and one last piece of advice to make this easier for you, make sure you use your “AutoFill” tool on your Google toolbar. It will help you fill out a lot of the basic info on online apps with the click of a button.

Click here to read the entire Ultimate Travel Nursing Checklist.

The May Life on the go is up - great info for travel nurses

Jeff — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:53:36 +0000

This month we pay a tribute to Nurses Week. We also give you some advice to help you take care of yourself on the job by reducing some common stress factors when you are on your first travel nursing job.

Go for a run while on your travel nursing assignment

Bret — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:38:44 +0000

I came across 2 great websites that help you map out a running course no matter where your travel nursing assignment takes you.

Both sites utilize Google Maps, which allows you to customize and know the distance of your route. Other options include elevation display and libraries of running routes that other users have created. FavoriteRun.com offers a premium membership to access additional features while it appears that MapMyRun.com is completely free. Both sites are great tools to help you continue your running regimen when your away from home or if your simply looking for a new route to run.

Starting a new travel nursing assignment can be stressful as you get oriented to a new location. Hopefully these sites can help you maintain or start an exercise program which can help you stay in control and rejuvenated.

Happy Nurses Week!

Jeff — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:43:28 +0000

Here at TravelNursingBlogs.com we just wanted to say have a Happy Nurses Week and thanks for all you do.

What do you think? Take our new travel nursing survey

Jeff — Mon, 05 May 2008 01:12:05 +0000

Each month I’m going to post a new survey that will help us write a blog that continues to bring to you the travel nursing tips and advice you need. You can find it right on the home page along the right hand side. But I need your feedback, so please join in the conversation. And if you have any ideas for a poll or post for that matter, feel free to let me know.

Good story about the travel nursing career

Jeff — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:56:42 +0000

Over at Payscale.com is a very honest and thorough description about what travel nursing is like, plus a look at the educational and experience requirements and potential travel nursing pay. They interview Amy Robbins one of the leading nurse bloggers and she does a great job. If you get a chance it is worth reading.

Cool travel nurse story

Jeff — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:08:39 +0000

Here is a cool story about a nurse who carried the Olympic torch, which despite all the controversy this year, is something that I think is still a pretty important honor.

Avoid bad traffic

Jeff — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:35:11 +0000

Sure, sites like GoogleMaps and MapQuest can give you maps, directions, distance and estimated time, but what you don’t get, is how long it is actually going to take you to get where you’re going. Things like traffic and road construction can affect your drive time. And when you are in a new city on a travel nursing assignment the last thing you want to deal with is getting stuck in traffic or having to deal with detours. That is why Traffic.com is a great resource for travel nurses. With tools like Check Your Drive Time, See Local Traffic, RSS feeds for major cities, MyTraffic and Internet Toolbars you can download, Traffic.com is a must visit site for your next travel nursing job.