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...

​It has been reported that in remote regions where medical supplies are not readily available, coconut water has been used for intravenous hydration and resuscitation of critically ill patients for over 50 years. Coconut water is biocompatible with the human body's needs. Coconut water has been through an intense purification process, filtered...

​In the past year Asheville, North Carolina has made several of the best of lists, including Friendliest Cities, Foodie Destinations and even Best Beer Cities. Asheville starts out the new year with Lonely Planet's "Best in the US" at the top of the list.Asheville is known as an artistic community where you can breathe fresh, clean mountain air, ha...

​In the last ten years and in the foreseeable future there is and will continue to be a shortage of primary care professionals. Nurses are being given more responsibilities and Nurse Practitioners are taking over the primary care of many patients in many situations and facilities.The road to becoming a Nurse Practitioner starts, of course, with bec...

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...

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...

The panhandle of Florida, as it is called, is the home to several large cities that are always in need of travel nurses. Tallahassee, Marianna, Crestview, Niceville, Ft. Walton Beach, Panama City and Pensacola are just a few of the many cities and towns located in this the northwest of the Sunshine State. Cities on the coast with beaches or beautif...

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...

Remember The Alamo, it's in San Antonio, right downtown in the center of everything. The day I went there it was packed but I walked around outside and read the history. It was very interesting. Downtown San Antonio is a beautiful metro area and home to the famous River Walk as well where you can cruise through the area in a little boat and ch...

​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...

​CVOR Registered Nurses are needed in operating rooms across the country. There are more jobs available than there are nurses to fill them at this point in time. Travel nursing continues to grow as hospitals and facilities use travel nurses to fill these positions.Lake Worth FL, Orange CA, Owensboro KY, Tyler TX, Boston MA, Macon GA, Ocala FL and A...

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...

What is in store for Travel Nurses in 2017? Well, lots more opportunities for great travel assignments all over our beautiful country is at the top of list!​Patient populations will continue to grow as the Baby Boomers age and require more medical care.There are presently 2-3 million patients aging in to the Medicare system annually.The demand for ...