What is Travel Nursing? A travel nurse is a registered nurse who works in a temporary role in multiple locations to assist with staffing needs. When healthcare facilities need staffing, they frequently call on travel nurses to fill these vacancies, from patient fluctuations to planned employee time off such as for maternity leave. You typically […]
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What is Travel Nursing?
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Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC): A Guide for Travel Nurses
Were you one of the thousands of nurses who cheered when the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) was implemented in the year 2000? The relief, particularly amongst travel nurses, was palpable in the hospital I worked in at the time. Finally, RNs and LPNs/VNs in compact states who were interested in employment across state lines had […]
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The Hottest States for Travel Pharmacist Jobs
If you’re a pharmacist looking to take on a short- or long-term travel assignment, reach out to us today.
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How to be a Professional Newbie
I’ve been traveling for over four years now and I still feel like a newbie for the first few weeks of every assignment. Below are some tips I have discovered for mastering being the newbie. Several of these are pretty obvious to “adulting”, but hopefully I’ll list some new ideas and maybe serve as a […]
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4 Tips for Planning Your Next Travel Healthcare Assignment
Here are four tips to follow that will make planning your next assignment a breeze.
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How to Become a Travel Nurse as a New Grad
Travel nursing requires experience at the bedside—and while you may not have that at the moment, there are some things that you can do to prepare yourself for when you’re ready to get out and explore the world while helping patients as a travel nurse.
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See You in Chicago! APTA’s NEXT 2019 Conference and Exposition
In two weeks, two members of the Barton Healthcare Staffing team will be attending APTA’s NEXT 2019 Conference and Exhibition in Chicago, Illinois. We’re excited to join more than 2,000 physical therapy professionals during more than 60 interactive educational sessions, forward-thinking discussions, and networking opportunities. Full conference attendance is worth up to 1.8 CEUs (18 […]
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Maintaining Relationships as a Travel Nurse
Travel nursing has many perks for those who decide this opportunity aligns with them. The thought of traveling for work is a daydream for many. This career has expanded not only my nursing skills but my outlook on life. The chance to see new cultures, experience new ways of living, and see some of the […]
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Day or Night Shift? Pros and Cons of Both
In my four years as a nurse, I have worked both day and night shift. I have gone back and forth about which one I like better, but the truth is, it all depends on the hospital you’re at and the goals you have in mind while working. There are pro’s and con’s to both […]
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Working as a Travel Healthcare Clinician? Here’s What to Do With Your Permanent Residence
Travel healthcare clinicians are constantly moving from job to job, taking assignments in places far away from home.