As a travel nurse, life on the road comes with many benefits – from exploring the country, to enhancing your career, to enjoying new experiences and meeting some special people. In addition, many travelers enjoy generous pay, excellent benefits, paid housing, a wide range of choices for assignments, and the ability to take time off… Read more »
February is designated as American Heart Month to advocate cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about one in every four deaths. That’s why since 1963, American Heart Month has focused attention on ways to promote… Read more »
Whoever first said “you only have one chance to make a good impression” must have been someone preparing for a job interview. Whether you’re meeting with a hiring manager or recruiter in a video format or in person, being prepared is the key to success. If you think you can land a job in today’s… Read more »
A career in travel nursing continues to be an excellent choice for many. Yet as with most things affected by the COVID pandemic, there’s now a “new normal” to consider. When the demand exploded from 2019-2022 during the pandemic, so did the hourly rates that hospitals were paying. As travel nurse salaries rose, so did… Read more »
Are you thinking of starting or continuing a career as an ultrasound, surgical, cardiac cath, or histology technologist? The good news is all of these positions are currently in demand. But your chances of finding the best career opportunities with the best pay are better in some states than others. To help you see what’s… Read more »
The demand for healthcare professionals remains at an all-time high. One of the main reasons is that as Baby Boomers age, they require more medical attention. And the Generation X population is right behind them. All of which is good news for nurses looking to move on or move up in their healthcare careers. But… Read more »
You’ve just finished interviewing for a great opportunity that ticks off all of your dream job boxes. You like the hiring manager, she seems to like you and you’re already fantasizing about how to decorate your new workspace when… …you receive the dreaded rejection email. What!? How could they not hire you? You’re perfect. Who… Read more »
Surgical technologists (also known as operating room technicians or scrub techs) are important members of the operating team. They work alongside surgeons and nurses in the operating room – making sure patients are ready for surgery, ensuring that every piece of equipment is sterilized and working perfectly, and being ready when the surgical team asks… Read more »
It’s no secret that the past couple of years have been stressful on a variety of fronts. COVID-19 has been a real mental roller coaster and many employers and employees are still trying to figure out where they go from here. How bad has it been? In a recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll, it was… Read more »
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics documents that the healthcare field, including nursing, is growing with an abundance of available jobs across the country. Though there are excellent opportunities for RNs, NPs, Allied Health Professionals, and other health workers, that doesn’t mean employers aren’t being selective about whom they hire. Most hiring managers only spend… Read more »