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  So you’re a travel nurse or perhaps an aspiring travel nurse looking for an assignment amongst the many open nursing jobs across the USA.  Human nature often drives us to want more of everything but is that really the best way to go in the travel nursing field?  Maybe you should consider being veryRead more

  The Myth Of The Travel Nursing 50 Mile Rule If you are a travel nurse you have probably heard some recruiter, somewhere mention a “50 Mile” Rule.  The so called 50 mile rule is the imaginary logistical line that magically turns a nursing job into a travel nursing job that might offer tax free money.  First, let meRead more

During my nursing career, I have worked in several specialties. I worked Medical / Surgical, Step Down, Intensive Care (ICU) and Emergency Room (ER). The ER is where I feel most at home. I like the action, the varying degrees of acuity, and just simply not knowing what is going to come through those doorsRead more

The Problem The harsh reality of the impending nursing shortage has been well chronicled. It is expected that in 12 years, the USA will be 800,000 nurses short nationwide. That is an average of 16,000 open nursing jobs per State. As of this writing, the USA is reported to have the most expensive, least effectiveRead more

  Expedient Medstaff, a leading travel nursing agency, proudly announces it has been selected to provide travel nursing services to a select group of hospitals in the state of New Mexico. Expedient Medstaff CEO, Mike Emery commented “I am pleased Expedient Medstaff has been awarded this opportunity.  Furthermore, I am excited about enhancing our strongRead more

  Many nurses think about travel nursing or working for a nursing agency.  The cold reality is that while this is great for some, it is definitely NOT for others.  All recruiters will tell you the positive aspects, but very few will tell you the negatives.  This article will address both. Let’s discuss some ofRead more

  Expedient Medstaff, a leading travel nursing agency, proudly announces it has been selected to provide travel nursing services to over 100 hospitals in the state of Ohio. Expedient Medstaff CEO, Mike Emery commented “I am pleased Expedient Medstaff has been awarded this opportunity.  Furthermore, I am excited about enhancing our strong footprint in theRead more

  Expedient Medstaff Brings Quality Nurses To Maryland & DC Expedient Medstaff, a leading travel nursing agency, proudly announces it has been selected by an area hospital association to provide nurse staffing services to 28 hospitals in Maryland and the District of Columbia.  Expedient Medstaff CEO, Mike Emery commented that “We are pleased to openRead more

 PART 2: What you can do to increase your chances of landing the ideal travel job Refresher From Last Month Last month we spoke about the magnitude of the present nursing shortage and the number of open nursing jobs currently unfilled. According to the experts, this situation will only worsen in the coming years.  WeRead more