A career in traveling healthcare offers physical therapists many perks. For starters, you can gain a vast array of clinical skills by working in a variety of settings including acute care, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), school systems, outpatient and rehabilitation clinics, and in home health. Additionally, travel jobs offer excellent benefits, higher salaries, 401k and […]
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FAQs as a Traveling Physical Therapist
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Becoming a Traveling Allied Health Professional
Did you know allied health professionals can be travelers? The world of traveling healthcare is not limited to only travel nurses. Allied health professionals all around the country are joining nurses in this exciting career. Read on to discover what to expect as you embark on this exciting journey! What specialties do you work with? […]
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The Job Interview: the Applicant’s Perspective
In the first post of this two-part series, I talked about what the hiring process is like for the hiring manager and went over simple tips to impress the hiring manager during that process. Today, we’re going to look at the applicant’s perspective, and how that applies to your own hiring process. Too often companies […]
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Simple Self Care for Clinicians
Self Care for Clinicians The term “self-care” gets thrown around a lot these days, but what does it really mean? Simply put, self-care can be any deliberate action you take to improve your mental, physical, and emotional health. Working in healthcare can take a lot out of you, so here’s some suggestions for self-care you […]
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How Barton Healthcare Staffing Can Help Your IHS Facility
As a nursing and allied health staffing and recruiting company, we operate under the motto: Quality. One relationship at a time. What does this mean for your IHS facility? Read on to learn more about our IHS staffing experience and solutions. Experience Barton Healthcare Staffing (BHS) has extensive experience in staffing for IHS facilities, and […]
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4 Tips for Reducing Stress as a Travel Nurse or Allied Health Clinician
Burnout is a real issue facing healthcare workers across the United States—in fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 46% of health workers reported often feeling burnt out in 2022, up from 32% in 2018.
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Coping with Homesickness During the Holiday Season
Homesickness is very common and the holiday season can intensify those feelings. You may feel sad, tired, and isolated. It can be hard to look forward to your day if you are missing your loved ones. How can you combat feeling homesick? Recognize that many people experience homesickness and understand that you are not alone, […]
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A Breakdown of the Nurse Licensure Compact
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is an interstate agreement that allows RNs and LPNs to have one license to practice in other states, as long as that other state participates in the NLC as well. The NLC is especially beneficial to travel nurses. As a travel nurse, your license is […]
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Bullying in Healthcare: An Unacceptable Reality
“It’s a nightmare I can’t seem to overcome,” a young travel nurse said hoarsely as she sat across from me in my office, “but I refuse to give up.” Tears dropped from her eyes as she looked down at her hands, her last words spoken softly but with a determination that impressed me. I pulled […]
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4 Characteristics of Successful Travel Nurses
Travel nursing is a difficult yet extremely rewarding profession—once you’ve finished one assignment, you’re off to the next state or facility to learn new processes, meet new coworkers, and treat new patients.