A 401(k) retirement plan lets you put away money tax-deferred. In most cases, you put in money and your employer matches. Pay Attention to “Vesting” As with a lot of other things, these plans require the traveling nurse to pay close attention to detail those with staff jobs don’t have to worry about. One is […]
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Understanding Your 401(k) as a Travel Nurse
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Make Healthy Habits Fun This Men’s Health Week
It’s that time of year again when we put a spotlight on the importance of preventative healthcare and healthy lifestyles for boys and men: Men’s Health Week! This week is a part of the larger international Men’s Health Month, shifting the focus from the treatment of male health problems, to early prevention of the deadly […]
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How to Become a Histotechnologist
Histotechnologists are in demand all over the U.S. Here’s our guide for how to become one and what to expect on the job.
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Read How Susan N., RN Started her First Travel Assignment with BHS During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hi Susan, thanks so much for speaking with me today. I know you are on your first travel assignment in New York City right now. How have things been working with Barton Healthcare staffing and specifically with your recruiter, Lorenzo? Well I’ll say that this is my first time ever doing an agency. I’ve been […]
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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 […]
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Medical Laboratory Technologist and Technician Jobs in 2024: Why Become a Travel Clinician?
The temporary allied health staffing market has grown tremendously in the past five years, growing by 8% in 2023, according to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), meaning that now is one of the best times to trade in your permanent position for the travel healthcare lifestyle.
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Top Skills to Complement Your Healthcare Background
Looking for skills that can help you get promoted, offer you a change of pace, or get you that dream job you are looking for? I know in the pharmacy world, we often have tunnel-vision in this area, pursuing hyper-specific, pharmacy-only certifications that will allow pharmacists to get into a specialized field but can be […]
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6 Certifications to Maximize Your Travel Emergency Room Nurse Job Salary
Travel emergency room nurses move across the country on temporary assignments to help out hospitals that are short-staffed, but did you know they can open up even more job opportunities and potentially earn a greater salary by becoming certified?
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The Biggest Myths of Travel Nursing Debunked
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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Tips for Keeping Positive During the COVID-19 Outbreak
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the country, a majority of us now find ourselves at home with our families. Everyone says they wish they could spend more time with their family, but you know what they say, be careful what you wish for! Jokes aside, the world is a scary and uncertain place right […]