​According to the IRS your travel assignment must be less than one year in duration. If this is the case, you are eligible to receive nontaxable travel benefits including housing, meals and transportation. This limitation applies to the location, not the assignment. So, if you have multiple assignments in or near the same locale it will be necessar...

​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...

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...

​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...

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. ...

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...

​Are you interested in finding that perfect Travel Assignment job? Are you looking for great compensation as well as leading benefits packages? Whether you are a veteran traveler or researching your first assignment, HealthCare Employment Network (HCEN) is the right place to start.Thousands of healthcare professionals just like you have used our si...