As a traveler, you have options. Not just where you work but who you work for which can be overwhelming and potentially get very confusing if you are hearing from more than one recruiter/company. It’s important that you keep the facts straight and make sure when you are job hunting and potentially comparing pay packages, that you are comparing apples to apples and asking questions!

Let’s look at some common scenarios.
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Tips & tricks to get you the job you want!

We all know the job market is very competitive out there, which is why interviewing well is so critical. Interviewing can be a very scary thing so preparing properly is key.  It is very common for Hiring Managers to get flooded with anywhere from 25 to100+ resumes for one single opening, therefore you want to ensure you standout among the rest of the pack.  The following are some important tips to keep in mind while preparing for either a phone or in-person interview.
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As you begin gathering information on travel nursing opportunities you may find yourself wondering where to begin and what to look for in your first travel assignment.  There are a few things I would suggest you look into as you begin your career as a travel nurse, such as what company is the best fit, what locations you are open to and what facilities would be the best fit for you.


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If you travel for a living, you know that a lot of planning and preparing goes into making sure you have a successful assignment.  When you throw a pet (or two) into the mix, there's a lot more to think about...but a lot more fun as well!  Here are nine quick tips for hitting the road with your pet:

1.  Pack their health docs.  Chances are you've just filled out and turned in documents for yourself...but don't forget your pet! It's a good idea to pack your pet's medical records, vaccination records, and any other pertinent info just in case you need to see a vet while you're away from home.  Also, it's a good idea to have a current picture of your pet with you in case they happen to slip away from you.
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Starting your career as a travel nurse takes a lot of preparation, and unfortunately it doesn’t stop with what to pack.  You find yourself making a list of questions to prepare yourself for the journey ahead. You wonder how much will I get paid…what type of benefits will I get…where will I live…will the agency have a job for me at the end of this assignment?  Just as you think you have nailed down all of the essentials, you start to realize that you also need to be prepared mentally.  Having the right mindset as a traveler is essential and is the key to a successful contract.  If you start your travel career off with false perceptions of your role, I can promise that your first travel contract will not be what you expect.  Below are 3 key mindsets that every traveler must learn to adopt when starting a travel nursing career. more...

What happens if you are out on the road, and you get stuck in a snow storm and can’t make it to your contract in time for your start date? Or what if you start your assignment and the staff is less than friendly and the hospital is in disarray?  And what would you do if you were commended by one of your colleagues for a job well-done…would you want to share your experiences and praise with another person?

That someone should be your Recruiter! One of the top reasons that a nurse stays with a travel company is because of the relationship with their recruiter.  So, how do you get there? How do you build the best relationship with your nurse recruiter?
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How do you choose the right travel company to work with?  This is a tricky question that many travelers have a hard time with, but the key is doing your research! There are a ton of travel companies out there that offer many of the same benefits, but when you really break it down and compare apples to apples…..companies can be very different! 
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With Halloween fast approaching, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of the spookiest travel destinations. So after a lot of research and watching of “Ghost Hunters,” here is my top 5 list…and while I have not visited most of these places, next year I may plan a special Halloween vacation around a visit to one of these haunted houses! 
 
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Come and Fall in Love with the "New" States: New Mexico, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York
 
With summer quickly coming to an end, now is a great time to start thinking about where you'd like to spend the cooler Fall months. While most people think of places like Vermont, Tennessee, Maine, and even Colorado as great Fall month destinations, this year we encourage you to look at the great travel job opportunities that await in the "NEW" states....New Mexico, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Here are just a few Fall festivities you can enjoy during your adventure in these "New" states, as well as my picks for the top travel destination in each state.
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