Healthcare Staffing & Career Blog

Travel healthcare, staffing and career insights from Aureus Medical.

January 12, 2016

Prescribing generic meds as a locum tenens nurse practitioner

When working as a locum tenens nurse practitioner, you will be meeting and working with many types of new patients. According to a recent study, attention should be paid to prescribing generic brand instead of brand name medications when possible.

January 7, 2016

What Makes a Good Healthcare Traveler

When looking into being a healthcare traveler, there are a few things to keep in mind to be successful in this field. Traveling can be a way to see the country, meet new people, learn new skills, and add to your resume in a very positive way. Not everyone that travels understands how to be the best traveler they can be.

The influenza activity in the U.S. increased in past weeks.

January 5, 2016

Travel nursing news: Where the flu is hitting the hardest in the U.S.

As of late December, the U.S. is seeing an overall increase in influenza activity. Here is what to expect this flu season as a travel nurse.

Patients can communicate with healthcare staff via patient portals on the Internet.

December 31, 2015

How to explain telemedicine to your travel nursing patients

Telemedicine and patient portals can improve the overall healthcare of your patients while on travel nursing assignments.

December 28, 2015

Assessing the Past Year to Plan for the Next

It’s just about time to wrap up 2015 and put a bow on it. Before you do that, it’s time for a little self-reflection. It’s easy to focus on year end deadlines and quotas before enjoying the holiday festivities, but spend some time evaluating where you are at in your career overall.

There is a demand for all types of healthcare professionals throughout the next decade.

December 22, 2015

The healthcare staffing shortage facing travel nurses, physicians and more

Here is a breakdown of the state of the healthcare staffing shortage today, and how it affects travel nurses.

December 21, 2015

Setting Realistic Resolutions and Goals

Everyone rings in the holiday season with the belief that “it’s just one time a year” and “there’s always next year”. You cherish those last 31 days of December for your freedom to really enjoy the holiday season. What is important to remember is that resolutions and the New Year are not interchangeable.

December 17, 2015

Top 3 Attributes to Look for in a Recruiter

The Recruiter/Medical Professional relationship is one of the most important if not THE most important factor in choosing a company because it will make or break your experience as a traveler. What makes one Recruiter a better fit for you than another? What should you look for?