Healthcare Staffing & Career Blog

Travel healthcare, staffing and career insights from Aureus Medical.

November 28, 2018

5 Ways to Make the Most out of Your Temporary Home

As you start to embark on your travel journey, it may seem scary that you’re not going to have a “permanent” home for the next 13 weeks (or more), but there are plenty of ways for you to feel right at home in each new location.

November 20, 2018

Refusing an Unsafe Patient Assignment

As a travel nurse, you’re expected to be flexible, fill in staffing gaps, and help wherever needed. Sometimes, however, nurses are asked to accept patient assignments that aren’t necessarily safe. So what should you do if you find yourself in that situation?

November 19, 2018

Securing Your Assignments Early

There are so many times my travelers and I discuss when to secure an early assignment or extension. I feel that planning ahead and having that discussion is so important in the traveler-recruiter relationship.

November 15, 2018

I’m Too Old To Travel – They Are All Youngsters!

In my previous blog I mentioned the myth of being too old to travel. This is still something I hear frequently from individuals who are thinking about traveling at an older age. Do not let your age stop you!

November 8, 2018

Veteran’s Day – Honoring One of Our Own

Veteran’s Day is a day we set aside to honor those who serve and sacrifice for our country. Currently one of our own recruiters, Chad Morgan, is on deployment and continues to provide security for others. We had the opportunity to talk with him about his time in service.

November 7, 2018

Rethink Your Time Off Over the Holidays

You know the holidays are near when you see every female at Target holding a Starbucks PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) in hand while bopping around the Winter Wonderland on display. But let me back up and tell you, it’s barely November and we’ve totally gipped Halloween and Thanksgiving on their special days and decorations.

November 6, 2018

Alaska – An Experience of a Lifetime

Are you an adventure seeker looking for an experience of a lifetime all while getting paid to do it? Then you need to check out what Alaska has to offer. There’s no doubt, Alaska is a popular destination for travelers in the spring and summer, when competition is at its peak (no pun intended).

November 1, 2018

On the Road Again

The process is finally over. You nailed the interview, were offered the position, and start your assignment in three weeks. There’s only one thing standing in your way – the 12-hour road trip you have to make across three states by yourself. Whether you frequent them or not, road trips never seem to be an enjoyable experience.