Healthcare Staffing & Career Blog

Travel healthcare, staffing and career insights from Aureus Medical.

May 11, 2015

Travel nursing: National Nurses Week has long history

Each year, nurses across the U.S. are honored during National Nurses Week from May 6th to May 12th.

May 6, 2015

Youth baseball injuries a travel nurse might encounter during spring assignments

Although baseball is a relatively safe sport, there are a few injuries a travel nurse might want to keep in mind once the season starts ramping up.

This is Your Week!

While April showers bring May flowers, May also brings a very important week – National Nurses Week! Nurses Week is a time to celebrate – and I think even more importantly, honor the crucial contributions that nurses make to the health and well-being of every one of us around the country.

May 5, 2015

How a travel nurse can encourage patients to quit smoking

There is a good chance that as a travel nurse, you have encountered a patient who smokes.

Flyover States – More Than Meets the Eye

For those of you who haven’t been fortunate enough to witness, once you hit the Nebraska state lines you’ll see our infamous slogan “The Good Life”. Although I may be somewhat biased as a born and raised Nebraskan, it’s not hard for me to recognize why we are honored with a title such as that.

May 4, 2015

Exciting nursing trends discussed with a healthcare staffing expert

For a travel nurse, there are plenty of opportunities to explore in the next few years, and we recently sat down with Leslie Brown, branch manager of Aureus Medical Group, to discuss these trends.

April 29, 2015

Sounds of Summer

The rising temperatures, the blooming flowers, and the abundance of new swimsuits can only mean one thing…summer is coming. Everyone has their own preferences on summer activities, and for some of us, this includes concerts.

April 28, 2015

Top EHR challenges for a travel nurse

A travel nurse and his or her expertise is integral to a patient’s success, but as value-based care becomes more influential in the U.S. health care system, electronic health records will also fit into the care continuum.