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Things to look for in a travel nurse agency

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The most important thing is to find a company you can trust, with a staff that can provide you with great job placements and support throughout your nursing journey. A top travel nursing agency and its recruitment team should make you feel comfortable, excited, and eager to start on your travel nursing journey. Things to consider while choosing a travel nurse agency      1. Benefits and perks -   travel nurse companies should offer a robust package of travel nurse benefits, including medical insurance options, free housing, paid travel expenses, life insurance, retirement benefits and more.     2. On-the-job support -  Travel nurses deserve to know that their agency will be there for them on assignment. So talk to recruiters about their support system and if they will be available if you have questions or issues while on assignment.    3. Exclusive Contracts -  Some of the larger travel nursing companies will have exclusive staffing contracts, these exclusive assignments allow y

Pros and cons of working as a Per Diem nurse

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Per diem simply means requirement on daily basis. You are never guaranteed hours as a per diem employee, unlike the other employees. Many medical professionals work per diem to pick up some extra money in addition to their full-time positions. Though it is a highly in-demand job there are some factors that you should consider when deciding whether to choose this as a career or not.  Pros of being a Per diem nurse : Generous pay - A nurse who works as a per diem tends to make a higher hourly wage than a full-time nurse because the employer is not required to offer benefits. Ease in work - There is flexibility and ease in working as you get to choose your schedule and control your time. Negligible pressure - You show up, save your time, do your work, and then clock out. More diversity - You will get the opportunity to move around and experience multiple healthcare environments. Cons of this nursing job : Unpredictable - A certain amount of comfort comes with a routine. When partnered w

Ways to improve access to healthcare services

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Every human should have access to healthcare. When patients have access to health care, they feel empowered to build beneficial relationships with providers and ultimately manage and overcome illness and injury. Without that access, people live with pain and conditions that tend to worsen over time. Rising costs for medical care are putting it out of reach for many. But there are a few ways through which we can ensure that everyone has equal access to healthcare: Extend Telehealth Services  - Telehealth provides remote access to physicians and other medical service providers to patients without a physical clinic in their area. Through videoconferencing, doctors can communicate across large geographic distances to better coordinate care for patients.  Open Mobile clinics  - These clinics provide emergency services so that those in communities that lack a hospital can get urgent care when needed. Many patients can now access care at mobile clinics closer to where they live and work. Imp

Advantages of choosing a Travel Nursing job

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If you are considering a career as a travel nurse, well it can be a good and reasonable career choice. For starters, having a job as a travel nurse will enable you to visit different places and all that it has to offer. Here are some aspects to consider before deciding if this is the right career choice for you or not: Great pay - One of the biggest advantages of being a travel nurse is that you have the ability to make a good salary. That is a great living.  Chance to travel - You will have the opportunity to see and visit many different places. This will indeed allow you to explore everything these new places have to offer. Flexibility - You will have the ability to control when to work. As a travel nurse, you can plan to take the summers off if you want to. No more fighting for a summer vacation spot. Learn life skills - As a travel nurse, you will be meeting new people in new environments and be in different situations than the comfort of home. You can learn valuable life skills