The Top Ten Reasons to Become a Nurse

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We all know that nursing is a necessary job, but some people can be scared off because of the hard work and advanced education requirements. We at Coast Medical Service think it’s one of the best career choices you can make. So if you’re wondering “Why should I become a nurse?” we’ve got ten reasons…

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The 4 Nursing Trends that Will Be Big in 2021

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  2021 is a particularly difficult year for predictions. Nobody at this point last year thought we’d be where we are now. But looking at the past several years, there are a few nursing future trends we can pick out that we feel confident will be huge in the next 12 months. Increased Use Of…

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Types of Non-Traditional Nursing Jobs

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7 Different Types of Nursing Jobs  Not every nurse has to work in a hospital. Maybe working at the same location every day feels too constricting, or you simply prefer a different working environment than a hospital. Fortunately, there are many types of travel nurses and many kinds of non-traditional nursing jobs. Here are a…

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Making the Most of the Holidays on the Road

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  One of the most difficult parts of the travel nursing experience can be spending the holiday season apart from your loved ones. There is no replacement for being with your kin on Christmas morning, but travel nursing with a distant family can be made a little easier by following some of our tips. Stay…

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Nursing in a Crisis: Nursing Pay Skyrockets

Crisis pay for traveling nurses is currently skyrocketing. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of healthcare for the foreseeable future. Health care practitioners and providers on the front lines are saving lives every day but it can present challenges to their own health and well-being. That’s one reason why crisis rates for travel nurses…

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Hiring a Specialist with a Hospital Staffing Agency

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  At Coast Medical Service, we have spent years helping hospitals and medical facilities find the specialists they need to fill empty positions. Whether you’re searching for Certified Nursing Assistants or Licensed Vocational Nurses, we have a comprehensive list of qualified candidates in your region. Let us support your hospital staff by finding and vetting…

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Travel Nursing Tips for New Grads

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  You’re fresh out of nursing school and you’re looking forward to an exciting career. Recently, there have been a number of changes in the nursing industry that makes travel nursing a viable career for recent graduates. Once you’ve earned at least one year of experience, you’re eligible to work with us. If you’re interested…

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Top Tips to Communicate with Your Medical Staffing Agency

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Whether you’re a medical facility or a registered nurse looking for placement, at Coast Medical Service, our medical staffing agency caters to everyone’s hiring and employment needs. Many people from both sides of the industry use staffing agencies to save time and widen their pool of applicants or medical facilities. If you want to ensure…

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Tips for Working with a Travel Nursing Company

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Coast Medical Service is a travel nursing staffing company that helps nurses and facilities find the perfect match right away. As a travel nurse, you may be called upon to move cities or states for a short-term job that has very specific requirements. While it’s important to decide if travel nursing is the ideal position…

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