When you think of adventurous summer travel assignments, Iowa may not be the first state that comes to mind. However, the summer months are packed with music and art festivals, food and drink gatherings, fairs, and much more!
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Healthcare Staffing & Career Blog
Travel healthcare, staffing and career insights from Aureus Medical.
Social Media and Mental Health: How to Use Social Media to Help With the Traveling Blues
For many, traveling is an exciting experience allowing one to enjoy areas all across the country that would otherwise remain unexplored. While there are tremendous upsides to traveling, one common thread that many cite as a negative is the loneliness that can result from working far away from family and friends.
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Summer Plans on a Budget
Summer is here and maybe you are looking to take small break from classes or clinical rotations. Or, maybe you want to spend the summer celebrating graduation? It seems like everyone and their dog are going on fancy vacations all over, but school or a new job starting soon might be limiting your funds.
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Why You Should Care About Employer Benefits
A job hunt is an exciting time for any professional, but finding an ideal fit can be tricky. Assuming everything goes well, you may have multiple options to choose from, each with their own pros and cons. As one begins to weigh their options, a dose of introspection can go a long way toward helping make the best choice.
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Traveling To and From Your Assignment: Podcasts
Depending on the location of your next travel assignment, you may be in for a long drive or flight. Many healthcare travelers prepare for these ventures by loading up on eBooks, making a playlist of their favorite songs, or a combination of the two. Another alternative to keep your mind off of your long travel is podcasts.
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Traveler Spotlight: Norma A.
Check out our latest traveler spotlight conversation with Norma A. about her travel nursing career in the Midwest. She chose to travel to the Midwest and she has not looked back!
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5 Reasons to travel as an Advanced Practice Provider
Have you have ever felt shorthanded at work or burnt out from your current job? If so, you should consider traveling in your provider role. An advanced practice provider is needed to fill gaps of coverage due to FMLA’s, increased patient numbers, or hospital growth.
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Handling conflict as a traveler
As with all things in life, you may encounter conflict on a contract assignment. Whether it be a small disagreement between coworkers or a large argument, knowing how to effectively handle conflict is an essential skill to being a traveler.
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