​Have you ever heard of "Shinrin-yoku". It is a Japanese term for spending time in the forest. "Forest bathing" has been shown to benefit physical and mental health. This is due to the fact that while walking in the forest you are inhaling beneficial bacteria, plant-derived essential oils and negatively charged ions from the forest air. Living near...

​Outstanding travel nurses PLAN to adapt to a new working environment. New system, new people, new process, new procedures and come to the assignment with a new "learning attitude".Outstanding travel nurses learn WHY things happen the way they do at the new hospital, and not just the procedures. This keeps the nurse keenly focused on patient care a...

Fast Paced Emergency Departments Need RN'sEmergency Departments across the country are in need of good Registered Nurses. Travel jobs are open in top facilities in major metropolitan and rural areas of the US today as the nursing shortage continues to be a problem for the healthcare industry.Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department must be abl...

It's true. As a travel nurse you can plan ahead, line up your assignment, and spend this Christmas in Manhattan, if that's what you want to do. Who knows what adventures may await you in the big city? isa "wonderland" during the Christmas holidays. New York City turns into an illuminated winter wonderland, with Christmas trees and lights and holida...

​Aloe Vera has a long history in healing and there are many benefits to the use of this succulent plant. References to Aloe Vera can be found dating back as far as 1750 BC. It was also widely used in Ayurveda, which is the ancient healing system of India.I personally have experience with Aloe Vera Juice as I used it to help my elderly mother when s...

​Host Healthcare can guide you to the ideal travel or permanent position while expanding your career and experience. Their experienced staff will be there to help you navigate new areas. Host focuses on long-term partnerships and personalized service.When you start traveling as a healthcare professional or travel nurse with Host Healthcare you will...

​I practice yoga almost every day. Every day if I'm being disciplined but I do skip a day here and there sometimes too. Because as we all know, life seems to get in the way sometimes. But I do practice and have been practicing yoga for more than 20 years, mostly in my own home.There are hundreds of studies available now showing the many benefits of...

The Travel Nurse industry is still growing rapidly with shortages all across the country in so many facilities. RN's are the people who are on the front line. That's who people see first when visiting a medical facility or doctor, and who they have the most contact with as well.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics it is estimated that t...

We know, it's never easy when you start a new assignment. Travel nurses have it even harder as it's not only a new job, it's a new home, a new location, and so much more. But that's one of the beauties of travel nursing, change, change, change…..Change is good, right?As a travel nurse you knew this would happen. Don't let it be overwhelming. First ...

​Stress, stress, stress…..you hear so much about it now. It is definitely one of the major causes of disease in our society at this point in time. And, it's prevalent in all walks of life, even at home. The news is always feeding you bad news and things you need to worry about. Like we don't have enough to worry about in our everyday life already, ...

Do you have experience in Postpartum? There are many great travel opportunities available for Registered Nurses Postpartum across the country currently.The postpartum RN must possess all the basic medical skills and knowledge of nursing as well as those required in Obstetrics. The Registered Nurse Postpartum administrates the care of mother and new...

​Next Travel Nursing can offer you the complete package you deserve. Next prides itself on offering some of the most competitive travel nursing job benefits in the industry today. You will earn a lucrative salary with a top benefits package while you work in the best healthcare facilities in the US. From big cities to rural towns, Next Travel Nursi...

​"Am I ready to go?" – this is the big question that must be answered before you launch your traveling nursing career. Here are some signs that it is time to GO! 1.Have you interviewed? If you have or are planning on it, you are not "exploring or testing the waters", you are ready to GO and, in my book, you have already left and now just need to fi...

​Oh yes, you bet it is definitely time to line up your Key West Winter assignment so you can literally spend the winter snorkeling in the beautiful clear waters, or just walking the beaches….Key West in the Fall and Winter is a great place to be.And oh yes, there are jobs in and around the many facilities located throughout the Florida Keys. You kn...

​So, what are the most frequently asked questions about being a travel nurse?Who can become a travel nurse? Most travel nurse assignments are available to you if you hold an RN and have two years of experience in your specialty, in a hospital setting is very helpful. Can my family come with me on a travel assignment? Yes, you can bring your family ...