You know this. First impressions are very important in life and can make or break you as a travel nurse or traveling healthcare professional. In some cases first impressions literally happen in the blink of an eye.For nurses and healthcare workers it is hard to take a minute to make a good first impression due to the harried nature of the job. So m...

More states are getting on the medical marijuana bandwagon while many now even allow Recreational Use. The laws are changing every year and they seem to be moving more and more in this direction as the information continues to pile up about the benefits of this natural herb.Twenty-eight US states and Washington DC now have laws allowing some sort o...

Occupational Therapists are needed for travel assignments across America and the demand is expected to grow in the coming years. Treating injured, disabled or ill patients through the use of everyday activities is the job of the OT. They help patients develop, recover and improve the skills they need to complete the daily tasks of living and workin...

HCEN, HealthCare Employment Network, is here to help you, the travel nurse or professional healthcare traveler. Don't be overwhelmed by the seemingly endless number of healthcare travel agencies available. You don't have to worry about that because here at Healthcare Employment Network we have done our homework so you don't have to. We work with th...

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...

There is a specialty in the Travel Nursing industry for nurses who specialize in short-term travel nursing, quick start assignments. While most travel nurse jobs average 13 weeks, these short term positions run 4-8 weeks. These short term assignments can last from a few days to a few weeks but mostly run 4-8 weeks. You have to be someone who can ju...

​Calling all Speech Language Pathologists who would like to begin their travel adventures in the new year. SLP's are in high demand across the country and HCEN is now accepting Therapist applicants who are ready to start their travel careers.The SLP is a professional who is concerned with the evaluation, treatment and researches human communication...

Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions about travel nursing that we have come across in the last few years working in this industry. Hopefully these will be helpful for you if you are thinking of embarking on a travel nursing career.How long are travel assignments? Travel assignments vary, but most often run 13 weeks. If things are wor...

Each individual job definitely requires its own skill set but there are several skills that are necessary in all walks of healthcare, whether you are a travel nurse working in the ER, or a healthcare professional visiting clients in their homes.Dealing with patients and their needs on a daily basis requires some basic skills that we all need to wor...

​We all need some humor sometimes. Comedy is my favorite thing to watch if I ever sit down long enough to watch anything. So, here's a few things I found to make you smile.When a hospital runs out of maternity nurses do they have a mid-wife crisis?Why do blonde nurses bring red magic markers to work? In case they have to draw blood.How many nurses...

​Did you know ginger can calm nausea? You only need boil a small piece of ginger root in water for a few minutes to make a simple tea that can cure a stomachache or even help severe morning sickness. Ginger can help relax the muscles in the lining of the gut and help move the food through your system. You can eat whole ginger, drink fresh ginger ju...

Let's bring in 2017 and make it the best year yet. HCEN is upgrading our web site and all our programs to make it easier for you to find us and then find your best job in the best location!There is much to look forward to in 2017 and if you haven't already, maybe it's time to start your adventures as a Travel Nurse or Traveling Healthcare Professio...

​Technology is expanding exponentially and new apps, devices and information surfaces daily to help you provide the best patient care. Most facilities now have Electronic Medical Records after a federal mandate. Computerized documentation of patient records has been shown to improve patient outcomes and the quality of care. Having access to all the...

​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 ...