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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...

  Kearstyn Fox, RN | August 15, 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 h...

  Janine Kelbach, BSN, RNC-OB | August 13, 2019

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  Essential Qualities of a Successful Traveling Healthcare Professional: Part 1

  While I highly doubt any staffing assignment will result in you finding yourself in a "lean-to farmacia", you may still find yourself in some truly unique situations. In order to successfully navigate the various assignments you may encounter, a set of essential skills is necessary. For this article...

  Bryan Mayfield | August 08, 2019

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  The Best Nurse Social Media Accounts to Follow

  Social media is especially convenient to help to stay up-to-date and keep in touch if you’re traveling as a nurse, or to catch up during a break in your shift. But it can be hard to determine where to find the best nursing information and decide which ones you want to follow. Here are our top picks!...

  Maureen Bonatch MSN, RN | August 06, 2019

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  Where Are the Pharmacy Jobs and How Can I Find Them?

  I know this can be time-consuming and difficult while you’re also working full-time, but Barton has staff on-site and ready to help you through the process, finding jobs that match your professional skills and personal desires and assisting throughout the licensing process....

  Alex Evans, PharmD | August 01, 2019

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  The Biggest Myths of Travel Nursing Debunked

  Many companies offer appealing roles for travel nurses. Despite the variety of opportunities, nurses often go into travel nursing with false assumptions of what the position will entail. This article will explore some common myths of travel nursing, and break down the facts to know before diving in....

  Janine Kelbach, BSN, RNC-OB | July 30, 2019

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  Benefits of Using Temporary, Contract Employees

  Being able to quickly get someone in and orient them is important. It eliminates the need to reduce patient schedules, which keeps upper management happy, and your permanent staff does not become overworked, which keeps them happy. Most importantly the patients are being cared for in a safe environm...

  Susan J. Kelly, BS, CNMT | July 25, 2019

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  Developing Positive Relationships With Coworkers

  Working as a travelling nurse can provide opportunities to see new places, learn new things, and meet new people. Although, this means that you’re often the new person. Sometimes it’s fun when everything about the job, the people, and the environment, is fresh and exciting. But it can also be stress...

  Maureen Bonatch MSN, RN | July 23, 2019

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  Travel Nursing 101

  Travel nursing is a dream for many of us. All we have ever wanted was to explore the world while pursuing our passion. From the outside looking in, travel nursing can seem a bit overwhelming as a newbie. Where do you even begin and what can you expect once you reach out to an agency? ...

  Kearstyn Fox, RN | July 18, 2019

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  A Day in the Life of an OB Nurse (On a Good Day)

  Many people refer to an OB nurse position as “the best job ever.” While the job certainly has its benefits, it also comes with challenges....

  Janine Kelbach, BSN, RNC-OB | July 16, 2019

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