​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...

There are seasonal jobs posted for travel nurse assignments in Key West Florida for the winter months. Doesn't that sound like a great plan? Winter in Key West, Florida? Or can you even call it winter when the average temps are still in the 70's and 80's?Key West, definitely a beautiful little piece of Florida and worthy of a visit if you haven't b...

​Pediatrics RN's care for sick and/or injured, babies, toddlers and children in hospitals, healthcare facilities and patient's homes. The RN works as part of the healthcare professional team to monitor health conditions, provide care, plan for long-term needs, administer meds, use medical equipment, perform minor medical operations and even to advi...

Tailored Healthcare Staffing was voted Top Ten of Best Travel Nursing Agencies in 2016. THS says they spend a lot of time and effort ensuring that their nurses are accommodated. The positive feedback they receive is evidence that their focus on nurses and their needs first has not gone unnoticed. THS currently has 4000+ jobs available.Travel nurses...

​So my last blog about great apps that are available for travel nurses and healthcare professionals was very well received. Looks like I hit a nerve….So here's some more apps that I have found as well as links to go get them should you be so inclined.Medical Current Event AppsNEJM, The New England of Medicine has an app NEJM this week that can give...

​First of all, Quit Smoking if you haven't done so already! Obviously I can't stress this one enough. Studies have shown that if you quit by the age of 30 you can increase your lifespan by a decade or more. And even when you quit later in life it can add years to your lifespan.Take A NapBelieve it or not, a nap may help you reduce stress hormones a...

Black Friday has been a phenomenon in America as long as I can remember. Of course, not to the extent that it is practiced now. But….Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the start of the Christmas shopping season has been around for quite some time.As the years have progressed the stores started opening earlier and earlier and now most of t...

We all know the original Thanksgiving story, even though it wasn't called Thanksgiving by the Pilgrims in November of 1621 in Plymouth. The Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast. The day of thanksgiving was celebrated by individual states and colonies for over 200 years before it was proclaimed a national holid...

Have you ever been to Las Vegas, Nevada? If not, maybe it's time for you to check it out. It is a beautiful city in a valley surrounded by amazing mountains, canyons, the Hoover Dam and so much more. I like to tell people that when I went to Vegas I didn't smoke, drink or gamble, all the things you think make Vegas, and I had a great time. I saw so...

​Well, first of all need I say that there has to be another option besides fast food. Grab a bag of salad at the supermarket and keep in your fridge for times like this. But I know, convenient and cheap, that's why America's health is suffering. If you must eat fast food here a few tips to help you decide for the healthiest option available.First o...

This is the truth. Across America there are hundreds of jobs available for RN's to work in the Emergency Departments. Travel nurses have the opportunity to go anywhere in the US that they would like to choose. Go be close to family for a few months or go explore an area of our beautiful country that you have always wanted to explore. As a Travel Nu...

As with all the other states and cities in America there are many travel nurse and healthcare traveler opportunities all over the beautiful state of South Dakota.South Dakota is home to the "Great 8", 8 things you don't want to miss. They are:Mt. Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, featuring the 60 foot faces of four great American presidents. ...

IPI Travel has been a leading supplier of travel nurses and travel rehab professionals to healthcare facilities across the country since 1999. IPI is currently providing traveling healthcare professionals to over 3500 facilities in the US.Opportunities are available in some of the nation's top hospitals, highly ranked magnet facilities, rural commu...

First things first, realize that there will not be much furniture, if any, going with you on your travel assignment. Most travel nurse assignments do include furnished housing since you are there short term. This should all be arranged long before you are packing your car.Make sure to clean your car about a week before it is time to pack. You want ...

I am a big fan and user of coconut oil. I use it for everything from moisturizer for my skin to the oil I fry my eggs in. So many people are not aware of all the great qualities of coconut oil. It is an affordable replacement for many household items. Let's go through a few of the many uses I have found for this amazing staple.Breath and mouth fres...