You’re thinking about becoming a med surg travel nurse. Or maybe you already are one and you want to make sure you’re checking all the right boxes. Either way, you’re in the right place. Medical-surgical nursing is the backbone of hospital care, and travel nurses who specialize in it are in serious demand across the […]
TL;DR Yes, travel nurses often receive benefits during assignments, and in many cases, those benefits can be one of the biggest advantages of choosing travel nursing over traditional staff nursing. Depending on the agency and contract, you may receive housing stipends, travel reimbursements, health insurance, retirement plans, bonuses, licensing assistance, and even tax advantages that […]
No, most new grads cannot become travel nurses immediately after school. This is because hospitals and staffing agencies usually require at least 1 to 2 years of bedside experience. A lot of new graduate nurses become interested in travel nursing almost immediately after finishing school. That makes sense. But in the real world, it’s not […]
You’re at a point where you need to decide how you want to build your nursing career. Lodged between choosing permanent or travel nursing. Both paths look solid in terms of pay, carrying out your duty, and professional growth. But they lead to completely different lifestyles, and that’s where most people get it wrong. If […]
The reward for remote travel nursing in Canada is impressive, interestingly, many nurses avoid it. The reason is easy to see; remote assignments come with lots of sacrifice and sometimes, inconvenience. Notwithstanding, healthcare facilities across Canada are actively hiring travel nurses like you who are willing to go the length for remote and underserved locations. […]
If you are thinking about travel nursing, one of the first questions you will ask is simple. How long are travel nursing contracts? It matters because contract length affects your lifestyle, income, housing, and overall experience. The good news is that travel nursing gives you options. You are not locked into one timeline forever. Some […]
If you’re looking to become a travel nurse in Canada, it is important to know the requirements before embarking on that journey. We know how important and exciting your travel journey is to you. And that’s why we’ve put this guide together to walk you through the real requirements you need for a travel nursing […]
Nurse staffing shortages are a big problem. When there are not enough nurses, everybody feels it. Patients wait longer. Nurses get tired. Mistakes become more likely. Hospitals spend more money trying to fill holes. Good people leave, and that makes the problem even worse. The truth is simple: you do not solve a nurse shortage […]
Introduction If you are running a healthcare facility in Canada right now, you already know this is not business as usual. The hardest part is that the problem is not temporary. Nurse shortages across Canada have been building for years, and they are now hitting a point where traditional hiring alone is not enough to […]
Healthcare staffing shortages happen more often than many facilities expect. When nurses call in sick or leave suddenly, pressure spreads across the entire team. Knowing what to do quickly can protect patient care and staff wellbeing. Short staffing affects hospitals, clinics, and long term care facilities across Canada. Patient demand continues to rise while healthcare […]
