Healthcare Staffing & Career Blog

Travel healthcare, staffing and career insights from Aureus Medical.

June 4, 2019

Resume Must-Haves

I have talked with seasoned travelers who have taken so many assignments, they don’t remember specific things from each contract position. With the hustle and bustle of traveling it can be easy to forget certain details from each and every assignment.

May 29, 2019

The Right Recruiter Leads to the Right Success

When deciding to join the traveling healthcare field and speak with a recruiter, there may seem to be so many uncertainties that arise. Where do I get started? Where should I travel? How do I find the right hospital? How do I set up housing? Will I enjoy my experience?

May 24, 2019

Feeling Homesick on Assignment?

With the excitement of traveling, something not a lot of people discuss is the topic of being, or becoming, homesick while on assignment. Obviously this isn’t a fun thing to discuss, but it is something many people feel as they are traveling.

May 21, 2019

Traveler Interview: A Career Transition After Destructive Camp Fire in CA

Do you work as a traveling healthcare professional because you want to or out of necessity? In my three years working as a recruiter for Aureus Medical, I’ve experienced firsthand how different the “why” can be for each traveler.

May 16, 2019

Stability in Contract Work

“Will I have another contract after this one? Will it be hard to find another contract?” All of these questions boil down to the same concept: stability in travel assignments.

Nursing Licensure Compact Update

Do you know that there are currently four more states that have enacted the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) and are awaiting implementation? This will take the total number of states from 29 to 33 that, as an RN holding an active compact license, you are legally able to practice in.

May 8, 2019

Do What You Love and Love What You Do: Why I Became a Nurse

Natasha Stevens has been traveling with Aureus Medical since January 2016. During that time she has completed 11 assignments and is currently on her 12th assignment in Florida.

May 7, 2019

Traveling with Pets

“There’s a saying. If you want someone to love you forever, buy a dog, feed it and keep it around.” – Dick Dale. One of the biggest challenges medical professionals might face when making the decision to travel is whether or not to bring along your pets.