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winter travel healthcare assignment
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October 22, 2026
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9 min read

Thinking About a Winter Travel Healthcare Assignment? What to Consider Before You Go

A winter travel healthcare assignment can look very different depending on where you decide to spend those 13 weeks. You could be scraping ice

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Healthy Homemade Fried Rice
Travel Nursing & Allied
August 2, 2016
3 min read

Traveler Test Kitchen – Microwave Fried Rice

We’ve decided to test out some creative, easy-to-prepare recipes in the kitchen of our home office to see if we’d recommend them to our

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How to Get Your First Job as a Travel Nurse
Career Tips+1 in 1 more category
July 29, 2016
5 min read

How to Get Your First Job as a Travel Nurse

Landing your first travel nursing job can seem daunting. Here are some tips on how to get your first job as a travel nurse.
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tips for staying in touch while working on a travel nursing assignment
Travel Nursing & Allied
July 29, 2016
3 min read

Traveler Lifestyle: Staying in Touch While on the Road

Being a healthcare traveler is a rewarding career, but being away from friends and family can put a strain on your relationships. Technology, while

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Sporty young woman drinking water while exercising at the park
Health & Wellness+1 in 1 more category
July 22, 2016
4 min read

Traveler Lifestyle: How to Stay Active and Fit

It doesn’t take years in the gym to be active and fit. Even 10 minutes of exercise can lift the serotonin and norepinephrine levels

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A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Travel Nurse
Career Tips+1 in 1 more category
July 14, 2016
12 min read

A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Travel Nurse

Want to become a travel nurse? Here’s an A-Z guide that will help you experience the fun and adventure while helping patients and hospitals
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How to Pick a Travel Nurse Staffing Agency
Career Tips+1 in 1 more category
July 12, 2016
6 min read

How to Pick a Travel Nurse Staffing Agency

To be a successful travel nurse, work with the right recruiting agency. Here’s what you should consider when picking a travel nurse staffing agency.
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Beautiful Asian woman reheating her meals inside microwave.
Travel Nursing & Allied
July 12, 2016
3 min read

Traveler Test Kitchen – 3-Minute Microwave Meatloaf

We’ve decided to test out some creative, easy-to-prepare recipes in the kitchen of our home office to see if we’d recommend them to our

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How to Write an Effective Travel Nurse Cover Letter
Career Tips+1 in 1 more category
July 8, 2016
4 min read

How to Write an Effective Travel Nurse Cover Letter

Ditch that generic “To Whom It May Concern.” Here’s how to write an effective travel nurse cover letter that will give you an edge
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foods to keep up energy during a travel nursing double shift
Health & Wellness+1 in 1 more category
July 8, 2016
5 min read

5 Healthy Foods to Eat When Working a Double Shift

When you’re asked to pull a double, you may agree because you need the extra money or because you know how short-staffed your hospital

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5 Reasons to Head to California for Your Next Travel Nursing Gig
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June 30, 2016
3 min read

5 Reasons to Head to California for Your Next Travel Nursing Gig

There are plenty of reasons for travel nurses to be California dreaming. Here are 5 reasons you should consider California for your next travel
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What’s an ATS and How Does It Affect Your Travel Nurse Job Search?
Career Tips+2 in 2 more categories
June 28, 2016
3 min read

What’s an ATS and How Does It Affect Your Travel Nurse Job Search?

You’ve heard employers, recruiters, and other nurses mention an ATS. What is it and how does it affect your job search?
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41 Things Your Travel Nursing Resume Must Have
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June 16, 2016
1 min read

41 Things Your Travel Nursing Resume Must Have

You’ve written your ideal travel nurse resume. Have you covered all your bases? Make sure your travel nursing resume includes every item on this
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