During this pandemic there have been a lot of ‘crisis contracts’ offered to experienced (and brand new) travel nurses, as well as other healthcare providers. A travel nurse crisis contract is a travel nursing assignment that is in an area that is desperate for nurses due to unforeseen circumstances like an overwhelming number of coronavirus…
Author: Rachel Norton BSN, RN
I have been a critical care nurse since 2007. I grew up in the northeast but enjoy every corner of the country. My passions are people and travel. Travel nursing allows me to meet amazing people and satisfy my wanderlust. I love inspiring other nurses to travel and expand their practice.
Boise, Idaho: Travel Nurse Guide
Boise, Idaho is a fast growing city located in a gorgeous pocket of Idaho aptly named the “Treasure Valley”. It is rapidly becoming “the place” to move. People are migrating from California, Oregon, Washington, and frankly, all over the U.S., to this small city with ultimate vibes of coolness. It’s being called the “new Denver”…
Nurse of the Week: Lucy
Thursdays mean a new NurseFly nurse of the week, and today we are featuring @yournurselucy! Luzette (Lucy) is a BSN, RN from Miami, FL. She recently graduated as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Chamberlain University. She has over 4 years of nursing experience in cardiac-tele, women’s services, med-surg, and progressive care. “Currently I’m in the…
Day in the Life: COVID-19 ICU Nurse
As the nation’s daily count of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, we are again seeing a major demand for nurses and travel nurses in facilities across the country. For some of us, we have experienced this public health catastrophe in waves, while others have been working COVID crisis contracts since March. Either way, nurses have…
Nurse of the Week: Monique
NurseFly is excited to announce our nurse of the week: @itsnursemo! Monique is from Toronto, Canada. She is in her final year of nursing school and graduating in June with a BScN. “My current rotation is in the Emergency Psychiatric Unit, my first mental health rotation! I created this page to motivate, inspire and provide…
Travel Nursing in Maine
Maine is one of the most beautiful states in the U.S.. The coastline is legendary, the air is crisp, and the seafood is unforgettable. The forests of Maine are littered with crystal clear lakes set on scenic mountain backdrops. Big name ski resorts like Sunday River, Sugarloaf, and Saddleback provide a winter playground for people…
AMA: Ask a Travel Nurse Anything!
NurseFly hosted an AMA: Ask a Travel Nurse Anything with Rachel Norton. Have you ever wondered if travel nursing is the right move for your career? How does travel nursing work? How can you maximize your earnings? What are some of the best locations to travel to? What does Day 1 of your assignment look like? And…
Nurse of the Week: Geneva
Our final nurse of the week from this month goes to @bayybee_gee! Geneva is from the Bay Area, and people call her “Ge” for short. She graduated nursing school on December 2015 at age 23 and was in med-surg/tele for a little over 2 years. In December 2018 she transitioned into ICU and has loved it…
Travel Nursing in Florida- ‘The Sunshine State’
Florida is one of the most popular states for travel nursing. The year-round warm weather, abundance of jobs, and large list of attractions makes it easy to see why travel nurses are flocking to Florida. It’s not just for the snowbirds! There are tons of things to do in Florida as a travel nurse. Top…
Election 2020: What Issues are Important for Nurses
The election in the “Year of the Nurse” is just around the corner. Nurses have seen changes to their profession this year that have highlighted some of the major gaps and discrepancies in our healthcare system. There are 3.8 million Registered Nurses in the U.S.. That’s a fair amount of voting power. The American Nurses…
Nurse of the Week: Camelia
We are so excited to share that @nurse.camelia is our Nurse of the Week! “Hi friends! My name is Camelia, like the flower. I’ve been a nurse for 6 years in Northern & Southern California. I have worked in Labor & Delivery, Med-Surg, PACU, home-health and medical spa settings. I’m very passionate about research and…
Can I be a Travel Nurse as a New Grad?
It’s a very good question to ask: can you be a travel nurse as a new grad. At the end of the day, probably not. Unfortunately, new graduate nurses don’t make the best travel nurses due to lack of experience. It can be an uncomfortable experience for both the traveler and the facility staff. Most facilities…
Burlington, Vermont: Travel Nurse Guide
Vermont is one of the smallest states in the U.S, but also one of the most beautiful and enjoyable places to live. All four seasons offer something special, highlighted by stunning scenery throughout the state. Burlington, Vermont is a city of approximately 43,000 residents, located at the northern edge of the state, bordering Canada. The…
Nurse of the Week: Bri
Our nurse of the week is Bri from Minneapolis. Bri has been a Medical ICU nurse for about 1 year. Congratulations on making it through your first year and rocking it in the ICU, Bri!!! View this post on Instagram A post shared by NurseFly (@nursefly) on Oct 8, 2020 at 5:12pm PDT…
U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Nurse Guide
The island of St. Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands (U.S.V.I.), is a haven for turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and water sports of all kinds. The weather borders on perfect with mild temps year round, and an ocean breeze that keeps you cool at night. St. Thomas is also a hot spot for travel nurses!…
Nurse of the Week: Em Cheng
Em Cheng is a CVICU travel nurse from New York with 5 years of experience as a critical care nurse, and 2 years of experience as a travel nurse. As a traveler, @explorn_emcheng has been to California, Washington, and she just started an assignment in Oahu, Hawai’i! Hawai’i is one of the top paying states…
Voting as a Travel Nurse in the 2020 Election
2020 has been deemed ‘Year of the Nurse’, but it is also an important election year. The results announced (hopefully!) November 3 will determine the course of our country for the next four years. Nurses have important topics to vote on this year, and making sure you get your vote counted is undeniably important. Now,…
Nurse of the Week: Isaac Harris
Nurse of the week, Isaac Harris is a rock star combo ICU and ED travel nurse! Isaac is 24 years old and from Louisiana. He has been a nurse for 3.5 years after graduating from Louisiana Tech University. He is a certified emergency nurse that started traveling in April of 2019. Isaac’s first assignment was…
Featured Nurse: School Nurse Kayla Rachels Ellis
How long have you been a school nurse? I have been a school nurse going on my 4th year. I decided to become a school nurse to serve the community that invested so much into my education. You see, I am the nurse at my alma mater. We are a rural school. K-12 in one…
What does a School Nurse do?
School nurses are registered nurses who specialize in caring for children of all ages in a school setting. They play a vital role in keeping school-age children healthy and safe while away from home and in the school’s care. Since the first school nurse came on duty in 1902, their primary duties have been treating…
Back to School: Importance of School Nurses during COVID-19
As children across the nation head back to school this fall, nurses within the school systems are playing a more important role than ever. School nurses help assess and maintain the health of school employees and students. During this pandemic, they are responsible for deciding if a child or staff member should remain at school…
Nurse of the Week: Cathy Chao
Our nurse of the week who has been battling on the front lines and is recovering from COVID truly deserves all of the recognition coming her way. Cathy Chao is an ICU nurse in Las Vegas, NV. She has been a nurse specializing in respiratory diseases and sepsis for four years in the Medical ICU….
Top Growth States for Travel Assignments
August has been a great month for travel nurses and there has been a massive increase in the number of jobs available across the country. The top three states with the highest increase in the percentage of travel nurse jobs were Hawaii, Kentucky, and Iowa. Hint : Ensure you complete your NurseFly profile so we can let you know…
Travel Nurse FAQ
Here are the most frequently asked questions when it comes to travel nursing. How do I start travel nursing? Go to NurseFly.com, browse jobs, and click to apply! Getting started is easier than you think! Lucky for you we have a guide to applying for your first travel nursing job! I also wrote an article…
Nurse of the Week: Sara Renwick
Sara Renwick has been a nurse for almost eight years, and has worked as a travel nurse for two years. She works in the Emergency Room and can’t imagine doing anything else. Sara loves the ER because you always see something new and the teamwork is amazing. View this post on Instagram A…
