Don’t Forget to Plan for Emergencies on your Next Travel Assignment
Being a travel nurse is a tough job – and it gets even tougher when you’re faced with an emergency while on assignment. As a travel nurse, you’re likely already a quick thinker and a good planner. However, you should consider these checklists to make sure you’re prepared in case the worst happens. Depending on…
Physical Therapist Compact Licensure Change: What You Need to Know!
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Great news! PT COMPACT is now available. PT COMPACT will give you the opportunity to obtain Compact Privilege in participating states that you would like to work in, using your Home State Compact License. This helps create a New Pathway for your Professional Career and Ardor Health Solutions is ready to help guide you…
Exploring Tampa as a Travel Nurse or Therapist
If you’re traveling to Tampa on your next travel nursing or therapist assignment, you’re in for an adventure! Regardless of how long you’re staying, you definitely won’t get bored exploring this charming city. Try taking out time from your busy schedule to check out these five favorite attractions you can’t miss in the Tampa, FL…
How to Eat Well When Traveling
If you’re a nurse, you know it can be tough to eat healthy meals during a busy shift. If you’re a travel nurse, those challenges multiply when you’re facing unknown locations, irregular kitchen facilities, and strict schedules. Keep in mind that caring for yourself is a crucial element of caring for others. Try these nutrition…
Understanding GSA Per Diem Rates for Healthcare Travelers
For a travel nurse, it’s important to consider what kinds of pay and the type of salary you will receive. Typically, per diems are offered as part of the stipend package for travel nurses. Although each staffing agency sets these rates, there are federal guidelines for per diems. If you qualify, this is a daily…
Top 5 Things to do in Atlanta
Atlanta’s southern and cosmopolitan atmosphere attracts many who are looking to relocate. It boasts both exciting nightlife and family-oriented activities, making it an ideal location for any travel nurse. When you’re not at work saving lives, try to find the time to visit some of these iconic and beautiful places and fall in love with…
Staying Healthy as a Travel Nurse
The life of a nurse can be strenuous and exhilarating. Nurses are often trained to prioritize making sure those around them are healthy and happy. While this is essential to being a top-notch nurse, it can also be exhausting. Staying healthy as a nurse is beneficial to everyone around them, including themselves. Follow these small…
Travel Nurses: 4 Reasons to Consider a 48-Hour Work Week
If you’re considering a career as a travel nurse, you may want to look for an agency that offers 48-hour work weeks. This extended arrangement provides new and veteran nurses with financial stability thanks to the guarantee of additional hours and the boosted rate of overtime pay. These are the four best reasons to become…
What SLPs Should Know About Caring for Hospice Patients
Did you know that speech language pathologists (SLP) are often part of the care team for end-of-life patients? Think about it, at this critical moment, a patient needs to be able to eat and communicate with their loved ones and caregivers. At the same time, many health issues often prevent them from communicating effectively. All…
Physical Therapists Can Play a Big Part in Improving Client Sleep
According to research published in the American Physical Therapy Association’s Journal, physical therapists play an integral role in promoting the importance of healthy sleep in their clients. The study, published in August 2017 in an article titled “Perspective,” indicates that 62 percent of American adults experience sleep disturbance several nights a week. In fact, the…