In past posts, I’ve discussed why cancellations are occurring and how coronavirus has affected travel nursing (mostly related to the lack of revenue in hospitals right now/the economic crisis), and what travel nurses can do to avoid contract cancellations. In this post, I want to discuss what nurses can do to enhance the chances of…
What is Medical Surgical ‘Med-Surg’ Nursing?
Medical-surgical, also known as ‘med-surg’, is a nursing specialty that makes up the foundation of nursing. In fact, many sub-specialties of nursing require that you have prior med-surg experience. Med-surg nurses are responsible for taking care of patients with acute medical issues, as well as those requiring surgical intervention, however, the med-surg umbrella term can…
How much does a medical surgical travel nurse make?
Medical Surgical “med-surg” nurses monitor patients who are acutely ill or recovering from surgery in a variety of hospital and clinical settings. There are many opportunities to work and travel as a med-surg nurse and earn a higher salary while doing it. Last year, a travel nurse with a medical surgical specialty earned an average…
How Much Does a Travel RN Make in California?
Registered Nurses provide patient care and educate patients and their families about various health conditions. According to 2019 BLS data, California had the most RN jobs and the highest paying salaries, which was also true for travel RN’s. Last year, California Travel RN’s earned an average gross weekly salary of $2,052 per week working an…
What would you say to other frontline healthcare workers to help boost their resilience?
What would you say to other frontline healthcare workers to help boost their resilience? “Remember why you became a healthcare worker” – Jansen, one of our nurse heroes, shared his message to our community of frontline workers as they battle this pandemic. Share your own message for our healthcare professionals in the comments or simply…
What’s it like to be a travel nurse during COVID19? – May 2020
It’s been a bit since I wrote my last post on COVID-19 and my personal experience. This is partly because I have been hesitant to think and write about work when I am not there. The days are stressful and emotionally taxing, but I think there is a small light starting to shine at the…
National Nurses Week 2020: What’s your biggest fear working on the frontline during COVID-19?
#FromTheFrontLines “My greatest fear is contracting coronavirus at work and bringing it home to my family.” – Amirah, one of the many nurses in our community, shared her biggest fear and greatest hope as a part of our effort to show the reality for many healthcare professionals right now. Now, we want to hear from…
From the Frontlines: Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers
From Parth Bhakta, CEO and Founder of NurseFly, and Rachel Norton, ICU Travel Nurse from NurseFly community As we enter another week of COVID-19, we continue to read, hear and, in the experience of healthcare workers, witness, the devastating nationwide effects of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve seen thousands of nurses around the country continue to…
Free mental health resources for frontline workers
As healthcare professionals, it isn’t uncommon that we put others before ourselves. This often looks like our family, friends and of course our patients. We possess a caregiver mentality which is so deeply appreciated but can often lead to burn out and exhaustion if we don’t create a space for ourselves to cultivate habits that…
Avoiding Travel Nurse Canceled Contracts
Travel Nursing and Canceled Contracts So, what are travel nurses doing if their contract gets canceled?? I wish the answer was, taking a vacation! But, as we all know that is wholly impossible right now and makes the whole situation a little crappier. Once coronavirus makes it’s exit, I personally will be on the first…
Travel Nurse Crisis Contracts
What is a Travel Nurse Crisis Contract? Crisis contracts are a popular topic in travel nursing news and social media groups. In contrast, another frequently occurring subject is how many travel nursing contracts are getting canceled. Many nurses, both travelers and staff, are being laid off from their jobs due to virtually non existent patient…
Coronavirus: Briefing from an ICU Travel Nurse
We have ended another week of COVID-19, and sources continue to report an exponential increase in the number cases across the nation, as well as the world. For nurses, this means another week has gone by full of patients decompensating, needing intubation and ventilation, and perhaps not surviving this pandemic. Nurses and travel nurses…
Travel Nursing Tips: Caring for COVID-19 PatientsR
All nurses are facing new challenges in the ways that they care for patients. Nursing practices are changing to become more efficient and protect healthcare workers from contracting coronavirus. I’ve come up with a few tips to try and help travel nurses and staff nurses safely and efficiently care for their coronavirus patients. Always…
Travel Nursing Jobs and COVID-19
Where are Nurses Needed for COVID-19? Travel nurses are being asked to help care for COVID-19 patients across the country. The states with the highest number of job posts asking out of state nurses to help care for coronavirus patients are: California New York Washington Massachusetts New Jersey These states are seeing an increasing amount…
How NurseFly is Helping Staff the Front Lines of COVID-19
Since COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic, we’ve witnessed many acts of humanity from people coast to coast. We are truly inspired by our community of nurses & healthcare professionals as they rise to these unprecedented times and work through dark moments to ensure safety and prevent panic. Coronavirus is now in all 50…
COVID 19 UPDATE: News from the Bedside
COVID-19 cases are increasing by the thousands every day, and the healthcare workforce is starting to feel the effects. 10 days ago I wrote about my experience on the front lines and things have really escalated since then. My facility tests countless rule out patients every day. Last I knew we have at least…
Companies supporting healthcare workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has only begun to pick up speed here in the US, putting healthcare professionals in high demand. We all should all remember to do our part and be practicing good hygiene and social distancing when we go out. Many companies are doing their part and helping out by offering free or…
Travel Nurse COVID-19 Coronavirus FAQ
COVID-19 Impact on Travel Nurses There are a lot of questions from travel nurses and staff regarding the impact of the virus on our work lives and schedules. The CDC is rapidly changing recommendations and implementation of emergency plans. A lot of nurses feel like they are hearing something different every four hours. And, they…
Coronavirus Update: Experience From the Front Lines
The coronavirus pandemic is having a massive impact on all healthcare workers. COVID-19 is affecting all specialties in all arenas of care. Nurses are feeling stressed and are one of the most involved professions in the race to control, contain, and treat coronavirus patients. Coronavirus is named as such, because there are spikes (coronas) projecting…
Austin Travel Nurse City Guide
Austin, Texas is a popular place to be a travel nurse! Known as the “the live music capitol of the world’, the Colorado River runs right through the city providing constantly pretty views, and lot of options for urban outdoor activities. Austin has year-round nice weather, beautiful parks, live music everywhere (most likely accompanied by…
San Francisco Travel Nurse City Guide
I could write a whole post devoted to the best ‘hood of San Francisco. I chose some of the most popular areas, but if you want to know more check out Thrillist’s article featuring over 30 San Fran neighborhoods! Where to Live- Best Neighborhoods Haight Ashbury: This neighborhood is named for the intersection of Haight and…
Seattle Travel Nurse City Guide
Seattle is known for many things- views of Mt. Rainier, easy access to tons of outdoor adventures, its cloudy and rainy skies, and the beautiful coastal area surrounding the city. Seattle is a great place for travel nurses to work and to have a variety of experiences to choose from. Where to Live- Best Neighborhoods…
How to Make the Most Money as a Travel Nurse?
So many factors contribute to the income of a travel nurse. Variables like specialty, location, tax-free stipend eligibility, and housing situation can all have an effect on the take-home salary of a travel nurse. We’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you make the most as possible! Use NurseFly! NurseFly works with multiple agencies,…
Understanding Travel Nursing Tax Rules
Deciphering the travel nursing pay structure can be complicated. Tax homes, tax-free stipends, hourly wages, bonuses, benefits, housing, and reimbursement are all factors to consider when understanding your travel nursing pay. Tax Disclaimer The information contained herein is general in nature and based on authorities that are subject to change. We guarantee neither the…
Top Movies That Will Have Travel Nurses Feeling all the Feels…
Top Movies for Travel Nurses Travel nurses work hard and deserve some downtime. Check out this list of movies to watch when you’re in the mood for some reflection! Movies to Watch When You are Feeling Like…….. …You Need Motivation to Start Travel Nursing… Captain Fantastic This movie captures the life of…
