Healthcare Staffing & Career Blog

Travel healthcare, staffing and career insights from Aureus Medical.


Social Networking: Look Before You Leap

As all of our schedules grow busier and more hectic, our desire and ability to stay connected becomes more vital…connected to family and friends, connected to our communities, and connected to our professional peers.

Social networking has become more than just a pastime; it’s become a way of life. Hundreds of millions of people take to the internet daily to catch up with others, post pictures and videos, and even express their political views. In fact, it is estimated that there are more than 600 million people are active users of various social networking sites. But there is a dark side that lurks with the use of this powerful tool, when our mishaps, lapses in judgment, deepest fears, pains and tragedies are put on display for all to see and, in some cases, even feel. Not only are the likes of Facebook and Twitter our electronic partners in business, they’re seemingly becoming our personal therapists.

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Make Yourself Unforgettable (In a Good Way)

Over the years, with feedback from both contract employees in the field and clients that we service, our Account Managers have discovered a few things that make a world of difference when starting a new contract with a new facility. We’ve compiled few helpful hints for our travelers to help ensure that they receive good appraisals at the end of each assignment and thus asked to extend or return another time.

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AurElves Provide Holiday Cheer

During the holiday season of giving, we as a company try to reach out to our community and help those less fortunate than us. AurElves volunteer and raise donations of toys, clothes, and toiletries for different organizations and families in the effort to keep the spirit of the season alive. It’s no surprise that AurElves has touched the lives of many who are facing personal difficulties, challenges, and struggles this holiday season. We want to share some of the cheer that was spread as AurElves made their stops across the Omaha metro area.

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Aureus Medical Traveling Group PA Photograph Featured on Cover; Interview Featured in Healthcare Traveler article “Balancing Act”

In order to be successful and keep up the trying pace, traveling healthcare professionals must learn to adjust to being away from home. New and long-time travelers, including Aureus Medical Group employee Christine Stanfield PA-C, share their secrets for balancing time on the road while keeping things at home in check. They offer tips for organization and for staying in touch with loved ones while on the road.

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Aureus Medical Group Traveling Nurse Featured in Healthcare Traveler article “Secrets of Long-Time Travelers”

Over their years and decades of traveling, many RNs have found advancement, adventure and job security as a traveling healthcare professional. Aureus Medial Group employee John “JT” Trebilcock, RN, along with other long-time travelers share their passion for the profession and reasons for sticking with the traveling lifestyle. They also share tips and secrets only those with years of experience can.

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Helping Hands During the Holidays

The holidays are full of joy and cheer for many. We all have many things we can be thankful for. For some, however, it can be the opposite. One of the best gifts you can give this holiday and beyond is giving back to your community. So today, we issue you a challenge and offer a few strategies that can get you started. We would love to hear your stories about helping out in your community as we will be sharing ours! Here are 5 strategies from strategies to get you started!

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2010 Healthcare Traveler’s Award Winners

Congratulations to Mindy R. and Rebekah L. who were named Aureus Medical’s 2010 Travelers of the Year by Healthcare Traveler, a magazine for traveling healthcare professionals.

Also recognized in the magazine were Dan B. and Vince P. who were honored as Aureus Medical’s 2010 Recruiters of the Year. Travelers must submit nominations for those recruiters that they believe went above and beyond.

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Looking to the Future

As the holiday season is fast upon us, we want to thank all of our travelers for their dedication and hard work over the last year. We are hearing more and more good news about the travel healthcare industry, so we are planning on a great 2011!

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