​HealthCareTravelers.com will be closed Wednesday of course as we will be celebrating our nation's birthday with the rest of the USA!Celebrations for America's Independence Day began way back in the 1800's and became a federal holiday in 1941. Fireworks are the traditional mode of celebration in most cities and towns, along with block parties, musi...

*Author's Note: We want you to know because we care – the first "Five Things" are in an already published blog by HCEN/HealthCareTravelers.com.1.Your "Objective": Just like the movie "Snakes on a Plane" (there are snakes on a plane) and the movie Titanic (the ship tragically sinks), we know your objective – TO GET A TRAVEL JOB. Enough said. 2.A "Re...

Stress, stress, stress, the number one killer of all in the western world today. Stress leads to chronic disease long term and that's why in America the cancer stats are still on the rise.Stress activates your fight or flight response and that makes your body produce more cortisol, adrenaline and noradrenaline. This in turn makes your heart beat fa...

Denver, Colorado is also known as The Mile High City, due to the fact that its' official elevation is 5,280 feet, exactly one mile. Denver is the capital of Colorado and also the most populous city in the state. This beautiful city is situated in the South Platte River Valley, just east of the Rocky Mountains.The city of Denver was first establishe...

​Did you know that Himalayan Salt Lamps can actually benefit your health while you are sleeping? I have had one for years but always turned it off at night. After reading the latest studies I have moved it by my head and now leave it on all the time.Salt lamps use the power of hygroscopy. This means they attract water molecules from the air an...

​Located on South Carolina's Atlantic Ocean coast, Myrtle Beach is part of the Grand Strand, consisting of 60 miles of beaches. Myrtle Beach has been a vacation resort on the ocean for many years and hosts one of the country's tallest ferris wheels, the SkyWheel.Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is home to exciting attractions for everyone, exquisite di...

​All of us here at HealthCare Employment Network would like to send out holiday greetings to all of our readers, travel nurses and healthcare professionals.We say Happy Holidays! So that we can make sure we are sending the best holiday wishes and vibes to everybody, of all religions and faiths. The holiday traditions in most families are carried on...

​There are scientific studies out now showing the many benefits Foam Rolling can provide you. Foam rolling can be done on the floor or with a hand held roller. It has been shown that foam rolling your hamstrings for as little as 10 seconds can increase your range of motion significantly. It's a simple but effective tool. The use of a foam roller ha...

Keep your hands clean. Wash them all the time, especially if you have been out in public places. Door handles, knobs and other areas where lots of people are touching the same surface can be a breeding ground for who knows what. If you do have to touch these items remember not to touch your face until you have washed your hands. We touch our faces ...

​Winter in Orlando, Florida sounds good, doesn't it? There are lots of seasonal positions open now for the winter months and if you are interested it's time to jump on it.There are more jobs available than there are nurses in the healthcare field today. Orlando has many major facilities, hospitals, cancer centers, childrens hospitals and more and a...

​We all know that our bodies make Vitamin D when sunlight hits our skin. We can also get Vitamin D from food or by supplementation. There are six important factors that can influence your Vitamin D levels.Your weight is very important as extra body fat eats up Vitamin D. Studies have even shown that overweight people who are obese may also make the...

We all know how much better we feel after a night of restful sleep. It rejuvenates the body and mind. Healthcare travelers and Travel Nurses have a lot of stress during their every day job situations and this can make falling asleep and staying asleep a challenge for some of us. So, I thought I'd share a few tips to help you with falling asleep and...

Would you like to spend the winter/spring somewhere great? Have you ever visited Phoenix, Arizona? Major facilities in the beautiful city of Phoenix, as well as other cities in Arizona, are seeking Travel Nurses in several specialties including:Cath Lab, Cardiac Stepdown, NICU, PICU, ED, ICU, L&D, Maternal-Newborn, Med-Surg and so many more. Yo...

​That's right. Are you ready to spend the winter in Southern California enjoying the beaches and beautiful weather outdoors? Well, there are plenty of travel job assignments for travel nurses all over the state.There is so much to see and do this winter in California and as a travel nurse on assignment you will have the time to explore some or...

​Say what? Did you know that for every cigarette you smoke you take 11 minutes off your life? Well, for every hour you sit you can deduct two hours off your life. That's right. It's more dangerous to sit for an hour than to smoke a cigarette. This is very hard to believe, isn't it? That was a shocker for me to learn. But in defense of sitting, ther...