Healthcare basics takes you the what travel healthcare is and some of the personalty traits that make a great traveler. Sponsored by HIGHWAY HYPODERMICS
You're afraid to travel alone, without family, it gets lonely out there, you are afraid that you are going to get into a bad hospital. We walk you through those fears! Sponsored by TOTALMED STAFFING.
What do I need to get on the road? When can I travel? What credentials and testing do I need before I head out on this adventure. We answers these questions and more!
With over 400 agencies out there, just who is the best? We will walk you through finding the best travel company for YOU. Sponsored by SQUAD MEDICAL STAFFING
Find out exactly what recruiters want in a travel nurse, and what you should expect from recruiters. Learn how to be a team player. Sponsored by CARIANT HEALTH PARTNERS
Learn what labs, titers, and other health exams you will need before an assignment. Will also go through some of he testing that is expected.
Find out what to look for in your contract, what to accept and not accept. Guaranteed hours and other working conditions! Sponsored by ONESTAFF MEDICAL
In this video we go over the basics of what you need to take on your trip. We also go through what you need to do to prepare for an emergency. Sponsored by ATLAS MEDSTAFF
What you will need to know in preperatioin for orientation. When will you get your instructions? What testing will you face when you get there? Sponsored by: FLEXCARE
“I enjoy this group so much and it truly is the only one where I feel comfortable sharing my insight where I know that I won’t get attacked! Thank you all for continuing to converse in such a great group!!”
Alexis Dunbar, TotalMed
This website provides quality information to traveling nurses along with travel therapists. We cover all Travel Healthcare! This is in coordination with our Travel Nursing Newbies (TNN) Facebook group, which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelNursingNewbies/. The group was started by Kay Slane, RN, and sponsored by Highway Hypodermics. The group is for nurses and therapists wanting to jump into the big world of travel healthcare.
Travel Nursing Newbies is known for its network of highly experienced nurses, Radiology & CT Scan technicians, homeschool experts, RV travel experts, and leaders in the recruitment side of things. Our list of Recruiters that Cater to Newbies is a network of vetted recruiters that have been in the industry for over 5 years, with quite a few of them that have 10+ years of experience.
The group’s admins include Kay Slane, RN, Estella Gypsy, RDMS, and Kalen Weldon, Social Media Content Director of Highway Hypodermics. Moderators include Tricia Novak, RN, Margaret Nightlinger Krick, RN, Brett Martin, RN, Georgia McQuaig, CST, Blaine Odenweller, Recruiter Manager, and Kelley Johnson, RN-NP.
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"Having a healthy, open relationship with great dialogue will make assignments and travel much easier on both parties."
Richie’s laid-back attitude is a great fit with the Cariant crew and the travel industry in general.
"She will answer any questions including specific positions and pay without them filling out a bunch of paperwork."
Education is my favorite part about being a recruiter – it’s rewarding to be able to offer advice/coaching/counseling to travelers (new and old).
As a veteran recruiter at OneStaff Medical I am passionate about helping people. Communication and educating my travelers is something I pride myself in.
Abby brings over 16 years of experience in the medical field to the partnerships she creates with her travelers. She believes in transparency with those I work with.
"Misti has been in a recruiter for more than 10 years, and is very knowledgeable about walking Newbies through their first contract."
"Great person to help navigate the new world of travel nursing, will answer all your questions, and honestly is just a cool dude."
"Christy is dedicated to finding her travelers the perfect travel assignment, and she is always there to help out her new travelers."
You won't find a more "salt of the earth" kind of guy. Born and raised with midwest values. David has built his book of travelers on strong, long-lasting relationships.
Another one of our midwest favorites. His strong competitive nature means he brings his best. Greg has built his book of travelers on "outworking his competition" & character.
Yes, survival is what it is all about. It’s a jungle out there, and a travel nurse must be prepared to tread through the trenches and come out victorious!Come on, there can’t be much difference Read more…
There is a new wave for staffing agencies where the recruiters are taken out of the picture and replaced with “nurse advocates.” This has sparked my interest, so I ask John Kensinger if he could Read more…
This is a wonderful test that was developed by Dr. Dorothy del Bueno in effort to test a nurses’ critical thinking, interpersonal relation, and technical skills. The test consists of several short video’s that are Read more…
In travel healthcare, you must be able to accept criticism. You are going into a jungle of many different animals, and if you are the meek little domestic tabby nurse, then you are going to Read more…
In the travel nursing discussion group, this interesting question cam up about traveling to somewhere the we have always wanted to live. One of the greatest aspects of travel nursing is the fact that we Read more…
A traveler must be professional. As soon as you walk into the hospital and onto your unit, your professionalism is what people see. Do you walk with your head up or down? Professionalism is probably Read more…
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