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…

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Why We Need More Nurses On the Road

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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…

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Travel Nurse Staffing Is the New Norm. Here’s Why.

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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…

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How to Evaluate Your Travel Nurse Pay Package in California

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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…

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The Ultimate Travel RN Checklist

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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…

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How To Find Travel Nurse Opportunities

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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…

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