Travel Nursing
Benefits of Being a Traveling Nurse
Imagine taking in the pristine ocean and mountain views of the Northwest in the spring, followed by gorgeous palm trees in the fall. And the best part? You never miss a paycheck while you travel. That’s the beauty of being a travel nurse in the USA. As a travel nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to…
Read MoreWhy We Need More Nurses On the Road
Travel nurses comprise a crucially important demographic of the healthcare industry. Despite the fact that nurses are the largest clinical population in hospitals, there is a nationwide nurse shortage. Hospitals and other medical settings across the country have a high need for nurses that has only increased as rates of COVID-19 continue to soar. In…
Read MoreTravel Nurse Staffing Is the New Norm. Here’s Why.
Hospitals and clinics are paying close attention to their respective bottom line. After paying large expenses like benefits and wages, it may be difficult to balance cutting costs while still maintaining a high level of care to patients in the community. Fortunately, the solution you’re looking for may be summed up in three words: travel…
Read MoreKenny Kadar, President of Coast Medical Service Talks Healthcare Staffing On Wanderly News Network
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Read MoreA Few Things You Didn’t Know About Being A Per Diem Travel Nurse
Per diem registered nurse jobs are often the best way to gain experience and make extra money in the medical field. But most professionals don’t know everything they should about what those gigs actually involve, especially when they combine per diem and travel. So we at Coast Medical Service put together this list of a…
Read MoreBest Ways for Travel Nurses to Receive the Support They Need
While an incredibly fulfilling job, nursing can also be a difficult profession at times, and there’s no shame in recognizing that nurses need support, too. Nurses spend their whole days and nights supporting and caring for their patients, but they also deserve support and care of their own. In order to build and maintain a…
Read MoreHow to Evaluate Your Travel Nurse Pay Package in California
There are tons of exciting job opportunities as a travel nurse around the country, especially when you work with a healthcare staffing agency. It’s important to stop and examine how you’re being compensated. Here are a few things to consider when looking at your travel nurse salary in California. Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Reimbursement Taxable income…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Travel RN Checklist
When you’re on the job, you use checklists all the time. Why shouldn’t that apply to traveling to the job as well? Without a checklist, it becomes all too easy to leave something like a license or medication at home. That’s why we at Coast Medical Service compiled this list of travel nursing needs, so…
Read MoreHow To Find Travel Nurse Opportunities
Travel nursing is a dream career in many ways. The opportunity to take care of people, do meaningful work, and see the world makes this the perfect vocation for many healthcare professionals. However, a tricky aspect of the job is identifying where the right jobs are for you. That’s why we at Coast Medical Services…
Read MoreTravel Nursing During a Pandemic: Inside a Rewarding, and Challenging, Career
These are challenging times for every American, and with no end to the coronavirus pandemic in sight we will need every caring, qualified medical professional we can find to help make a better future for us all. Crisis travel nurse jobs are not always easy, but they will always let your talents shine in…
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