Communication is the key to any relationship. It is essential between a recruiter and a traveling healthcare professional. With most communication taking place through email or text nowadays, it’s very important for the recruiter and employee to make sure their message is clear, as well as open and honest.
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Travel healthcare, staffing and career insights from Aureus Medical.
Soaking up the Sun Safely
Summertime is a great time to enjoy a barbecue with friends, work towards your weight loss goal, or just relax and enjoy the summer breeze. It’s also the perfect time to get out and explore the city where you’re working your contract. Butwith summer come the rising temps! If you are doing strenuous work outside, whether it be running or mowing the lawn, we want you to be safe. Remember, even less strenuous activities can cause you to overheat in high temperatures.
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With several graduates prepping for their board exams (Congrats Addie!) or others starting a new job search, I thought it was a good time to talk about stress management. In recent conversations, I found myself continuously reminding the students and the travelers that I work with to slow down and take a breather. Usually this piece of wisdom was greeted with a chuckle and “I know, Sunny”.
Continue reading »Insights from the APTA Conference
Taking on this new role as Student Outreach Coordinator for Therapy has taken me to new adventures and the latest led me to National Harbor, MD for the annual APTA conference. Erika Swertzic, Account Manager for Maryland, joined me on this trip and together we met some great people and took in some great sights.
Continue reading »C&A Walks for NAMI
Sunny skies and beautiful weather greeted the nearly 300 walkers at the 2011 NAMI Walk (National Alliance on Mental Illness),
Continue reading »Get a Boost While on the Road!
Increasing your metabolism can be a challenge while working contract assignments across the country, but there are several ways to establish a routine to stay fit while out on the road. Being a “road warrior” can take a lot of energy, from traveling across the country to working back to back shifts. Finding time to take care of yourself can be difficult, but by following a few of these easy healthy tips you can actually gain MORE energy!
Continue reading »Proper Licensing for Nurses & Advanced Practice Professionals
The last couple of years have been challenging ones with the market place being in flux. As more jobs come open for Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, one of the biggest questions we get is about obtaining a new state license, whether for travel or a new full-time opportunity. Often this can be one of the biggest challenges for relocating or becoming a traveler.
Continue reading »Acclimating as a Healthcare Traveler
Getting acclimated to a new environment can be tough but it’s a necessary skill for successful healthcare travelers. Unlike those switching from one perm position to another, travelers usually have 13 weeks at an assignment before moving on to the next. Therefore, adapting has to occur at a much quicker pace while also maintaining high quality of care.
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