Read part one and part two to learn about other essential qualities! Throughout my experience traveling to fill temporary pharmacist positions, I have noticed that healthcare providers in these roles are often at a seemingly inherent disadvantage. Things are blamed on us, whether we are at fault or not. In fact, there sometimes seems to […]
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Recent Posts
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Essential Qualities of a Successful Traveler: Part 3
Bryan Mayfield | 5 September, 2019
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Getting Your Mail on the Road
With a new address every 13 weeks, having your mail catch up to you can be a challenge. There are many methods to help you get mail in a timely and complete manner. One of the best ways to lessen problems with your US Mail is to get as little as possible. Traditionally, bills are […]
Kurt Ullman, RN, BSPA, MHA | 3 September, 2019
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Should I Move up to Pharmacy Management?
I have been a pharmacist for almost nine years, and my career path has been somewhat unconventional in that I have been a manager for almost eight of those years. I took my first job with Walgreens and worked there for a little under a year before moving to Hawaii, where I took a job […]
Alex Evans, PharmD | 29 August, 2019
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See You in Las Vegas! TravCon 2019
In less than two weeks, members of the Barton Healthcare Staffing team will be attending TravCon 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Barton Healthcare Staffing will be at booth #311, and we’re bringing the fun and games… including a giant Plinko board! Stop by our booth to learn about travel opportunities with BHS, and play to […]
BHS Team | 28 August, 2019
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Benefits of Being a Temporary/Contract Employee
Do you ever get bored being in one place for too long? Or doing the same things over and over again? Maybe you even get tired of dealing with the same people day in and day out. Perhaps you took a job somewhere then, after working there for a brief period, realized that it was […]
Susan J. Kelly, BS, CNMT | 27 August, 2019
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Essential Qualities of a Successful Traveler: Part 2
Read part one to learn about the first two qualities! What was the last movie you saw? What are some of your hobbies? Where did you go to high school? Although these may seem like questions you would ask on a first date, they are actually examples of questions you might ask a coworker at […]
Bryan Mayfield | 22 August, 2019
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RVing as an Alternative to Rental Housing
If you are tired of packing at the end of each contract, there are options that allow your home to travel with you. Traveling nurses and other healthcare professionals may like the convenience of a recreational vehicle (RV) instead of finding an apartment as they move around. This definitely isn’t for everyone. Although there are […]
Kurt Ullman, RN, BSPA, MHA | 20 August, 2019
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
As a travel nurse, you typically have mixed emotions as your assignment comes to an end. Do you stay or do you go? This can be a challenging time, as there are so many pro’s and con’s to both decisions. Maybe you have finally found a place that makes you happy and the best version […]
Kearstyn Fox, RN | 15 August, 2019
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Hospitals: Benefits of Travel Nurses
Travel nursing is a valuable experience for various reasons. Becoming a travel nurse has helped nurses see the world, gain new experiences, and grow new friendships. However, the question arises: how valuable are they to a hospital? We know that they’re temporary hires, but is that a reason not to hire? The answers on how […]
Janine Kelbach, BSN, RNC-OB | 13 August, 2019
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Essential Qualities for Clinicians in Travel Pharmacy: PT 1
What qualities does it take for a traveling healthcare professional to succeed in travel pharmacy? “Where is the pharmacy?” I asked. The woman pointed behind me. I turned around and saw a wooden structure that wasn’t quite sturdy enough to be called a shack, maybe ‘lean-to’ is a more accurate description. ‘Farmacia’ was written on […]
Bryan Mayfield | 8 August, 2019
