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…
How Much Do Travel Nurses Make?
For most nurses, making the leap to travel nursing is well worth the money. The pay is usually higher than what you will be making as a staff nurse, even if you aren’t eligible for the tax-free stipends. If you don’t understand the travel nursing pay structure, head over to our guide to travel nursing…
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!…
Nursing & Flu Shots: Gearing Up For Flu Season 2020
What will the Flu Season look like in 2020-2021 As COVID-19 continues to circulate heavily in our modern world, we as healthcare professionals have another challenge to contend with: Flu Season. Currently, the CDC confirms that labs are reporting low flu activity. With the CDC’s recommendation to “stay home” and “avoid close contact with others”…
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,…
From the Frontlines: Tackling Racism and Inequity in the Health Workforce
Months of nationwide protests catalyzed by the murder of George Floyd, alongside COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on the Black community, sparked a nationwide reckoning: social inequities continue to define the Black experience in the US. Systemic racism most severely affects our public health ecosystem, with a devastating impact on the health and livelihoods of Black Americans. …
Featured Nurse: School Nurse Katie
How long have you been a school nurse? I’ve been a school nurse since November of 2019. Prior to that, I worked as a charge nurse in acute psychiatry for a large hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. I’m also a professional musician, and I spent about 4 years living in Norway and focusing on music…
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…
Introducing: NurseFly Concierge
We’ve recently launched NurseFly Concierge, Your Concierge to the world of NurseFly, our goal is to help guide nurses and healthcare professionals through the NurseFly experience, and gain insight into how NurseFly can work better for you! Feel free to utilize NurseFly Concierge as a resource and come to me with questions on career building…
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…
Nurse of the Week: Cherie Doty
NurseFly is proud to honor Cherie Doty as our Nurse of the Week. Cherie is an RN that holds her Bachelor’s degree and is a certified lactation consultant. She specializes in Lactation and Mom/Baby nursing care. Cherie has been a nurse for 10 years and has a passion for helping others. Throughout her nursing career…
Travel Assignment Pay Package Breakdown
One of the biggest benefits of travel nursing is being able to move around freely and explore the country, often making significantly more money than you would as a staff nurse. Travel nursing pay is often based on demand for nurses, and travel nurses need to decide if you are willing to be flexible with…
How to become a travel nurse
Start here to launch your travel nursing career. We’ll take you through each step from getting licensed to starting your first job. ??⚕️ Become an RN and build 1-2 years of experience ? Graduate and pass the NCLEX As you might have guessed, the first big step in your travel nursing journey…
