Many companies offer appealing roles for travel nurses. Despite the variety of opportunities, nurses often go into travel nursing with false assumptions of what the position will entail. This article will explore some common myths of travel nursing, and break down the facts to know before diving in. Myth: You will make at least $90/hr. […]
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The Biggest Myths of Travel Nursing Debunked
Janine Kelbach, BSN, RNC-OB | 30 July, 2019
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Benefits of Using Temporary, Contract Employees
As managers of imaging departments, there is a lot of responsibility that rests on our shoulders; I am referring to more than just our heads. (Although if a department is not running smoothly, we could lose our heads.) We walk a fine line between staff and upper management. We want to have our departments run […]
Susan J. Kelly, BS, CNMT | 25 July, 2019
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Developing Positive Relationships With Coworkers
Working as a travelling nurse can provide opportunities to see new places, learn new things, and meet new people. Although, this means that you’re often the new person. Sometimes it’s fun when everything about the job, the people, and the environment, is fresh and exciting. But it can also be stressful if you’re not sure […]
Maureen Bonatch MSN, RN | 23 July, 2019
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Travel Nursing 101
Travel nursing is a dream for many of us. All we have ever wanted was to explore the world while pursuing our passion. This awesome career has aligned our dreams with reality, and many of us are so eager to start this amazing journey. From the outside looking in, travel nursing can seem a bit […]
Kearstyn Fox, RN | 18 July, 2019
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A Day in the Life of an Nurse OB
Ever wonder what it’s like to experience a day in the life of a nurse? Or what an OB nurse does? Or even what it takes to become an OBGYN nurse? Many people refer to an OBGYN nurse position as “the best job ever.” While the job certainly has its benefits, it also comes with […]
Janine Kelbach, BSN, RNC-OB | 16 July, 2019
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Pet-Friendly Travel
Barton Healthcare Staffing strives to make the travel process smooth and headache-free, helping in any way we can to help our travelling nurses and allied health professionals feel at home on assignment. For some, this includes bringing loved ones – including cats, dogs, rabbits, and other pets. If you’re considering bringing your four-legged friend on […]
Julie Shea | 11 July, 2019
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What Do Physical Therapists Do?
Physical therapists are healthcare providers who utilize exercise, manual therapy, and education for patients of all ages. To become a physical therapist, a candidate must earn a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, successfully pass the National Physical Therapy Examination, and achieve licensure in the state where they will practice. Physical Therapists may also specialize by competing […]
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | 9 July, 2019
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Why Travel Nursing Is the Best Career
In my opinion, travel nursing is increasingly becoming the most popular career path for many nurses and there’s no doubting why. It offers diverse benefits all across the board and being in this profession allows for new levels of self-growth. Having the opportunity to travel for a living is a dream come true for most […]
Kearstyn Fox, RN | 4 July, 2019
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Tips to Optimize Your Resume for Your Next Opportunity
I have experienced being on both ends of the hiring process: as an applicant, I have seen the frustrations of applying to numerous jobs and putting up to an hour into each application only to never hear back, or to make it to the interview and then get ghosted. As a hiring manager, I have […]
Alex Evans, PharmD | 2 July, 2019
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It Takes Teamwork to Get You to Your Job
Traveling as a medical professional can be a very hard job. Every few weeks or months you have to find a new job, new place to live, and all of the major and minor annoyances involved with traveling. Your recruiter and other members of the team play an important role in making the transition as […]
Kurt Ullman, RN, BSPA, MHA | 27 June, 2019
