7 Essential Tips for Crafting an Outstanding Travel Nurse Resume
Are you an adventurous soul with a passion for nursing? If so, embarking on a career as a travel nurse...
A Complete Guide: How to Get a Washington Compact Nursing License
Opportunity is growing for nurses living in Washington state!
Travel Nurse Salaries in 2024: What To Expect
As we enter into 2024, it's surreal to think that the COVID-19 pandemic began nearly four years ago....
Nurse Discounts: Scrubs, Shoes and Accessories and More!
As a nurse, you get exclusive access to special discounts across a variety of companies. Keep scrolling...
Discounts and Deals for Allied Healthcare Workers and Hospital Employees
If you're looking to save money right now, you are certainly not alone. As a medical professional, you...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Healthcare
Nursing is a special profession that requires not only extensive knowledge and technical skills but...
How To Stay Connected While Traveling: Building Stronger Bonds
When taking a new travel nursing assignment, maintaining meaningful relationships might seem like an...
Nurse Licensure Compact Recap: Which States Joined The NLC in 2023?
As we enter a new calendar year, we want to make sure that nurses are up-to-date on the latest news...
Caring For Your Mental Health While On Assignment
A healthcare career has many advantages and rewards, but handling life-and-death situations every day...
Focusing on Continuing Education in Travel Nursing
While on a travel nursing assignment, you can still advance your career via continuing education. But...
5 Things To Know Before Accepting A Travel Nursing Assignment
Whether you’re a newbie in the travel nursing world or you have several years of experience under your...
Operation Happy Nurse: A Free Online Community For Nurses Nationwide
Nurses carry a heavy mental load, both on and off the clock. Working in fast-paced, demanding...
Benefits of Being a Travel Nurse: Exploring Flexibility and Adventure
Travel nurses receive different benefits than other RNs since they move from assignment to assignment...
Staying Healthy on the Road: Wellness Tips for Travel Nurses
As a travel nurse, it can be challenging to stay healthy while away from home. You can maintain a...
Washington State Joins The Nurse Licensure Compact
Have you been dreaming of a travel nursing contract out west? Do you love to explore the great...
Q&A With MedSurg Travel Nurse Valerie
Get a quick snapshot of what travel nursing looks like in The Great Plains from nurse Valerie! She's...
Red Flags: How to Avoid Travel Nurse Scams
When compiling a list of trustworthy travel nurse agencies, it’s challenging to differentiate between...
Meet Travel Nurse, Reva Lewis
We sat down with one of our favorite travel nurse influencers, Nurse Reva (@revamoments) to get some...
A Step-By-Step Guide to Plan Your Ideal Travel Nursing Assignment This Summer
Organizing a successful and enjoyable summer assignment requires careful preparation. Of course, as a...
5 Influential Black Nurses Who Changed The Face of Healthcare
As Black History Month comes to a close, it’s important to remember the many African American nurses...
11 Tips to Stretch Your Dollars in the New Year
Are you feeling the pinch of higher food and fuel prices? Perhaps your budget needs constant revisions...
Things To Do In Ohio: Why It's A Great Destination For Travel Nursing
It’s official – Ohio is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact! This is great news for two reasons. First,...
7 Ways to Stay Connected on Assignment During the Holidays
The hustle and bustle of a new assignment can make time away from family and friends during the holiday...
A Complete Guide: How to Get an Ohio Compact Nursing License
Opportunity just got a whole lot bigger for Ohio LPNs and RNs! If you haven’t heard the news, Ohio is...
6 Reasons to Take a Local, Short-Term Nursing Assignment
Travel nursing certainly has its perks – new work environments, fun places to explore on days off,...
The Benefits of Having a Mentor
Whether you’re a seasoned travel nurse or just starting your career, consider finding a mentor....
How to Take a Break from Travel Nursing
Travel nursing can be a rewarding and exciting career, but the constant changes and moving can also...
Winter Car Safety Checklist
As a healthcare professional, you may find yourself on assignment in colder climates. That could mean...
Employers Want Temporary Healthcare Staff to Have These 5 Qualities
While the assets most employers want in their staff are the same for permanent and temporary employees,...
Dealing with an Assignment Gone Bad
Sometimes, a travel assignment morphs into a challenging situation. Although tough assignments do...
How to Make and Keep Friends as a Travel Nurse
It’s a common challenge faced by travel nurses everywhere: making and keeping friends. Frequent moves...
4 Tips to Help New Nurses Thrive
Stepping out of the classroom and into a busy bedside care setting as a novice nurse can be...
Amazing Fall Travel Nursing Assignments - The Best Places to Choose
As families dive into another school year, thoughts turn toward the changing of the seasons. Yet, as...
5 Tips to Help Nurses Succeed
A career in nursing is much like a rollercoaster ride - great reward coupled with moments of fear and...
Packing List & Tips For Your Travel Nursing Assignment
Any job involving travel requires you to figure out how to pack both the essentials and the things that...
Scammers Are Targeting Travel Nurses - Here's How You Can Prevent It
There are thousands of travel nursing staffing firms and it seems as though new companies are born...
Meet the RV Travel Nurse Couple @WereOutNAbout
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go cross-country in an RV exploring scenic,...
Tax Tips for Travel Nurses
For those just getting started in a travel nursing career, the very thought of filing a tax return will...
Travel Nursing and Home Schooling: Making the Two Work
Taking on a travel nursing assignment with your children in two might seem daunting at first. How can...
Tips For Travel Nurses Traveling With Family
Travel nursing -with a family in tow? While some folks would quickly respond with a firm,...
Behind the Scenes with LeaderStat Travel RN, Janie
Have you wondered what it would be like to leave your full-time position and explore the world of...
Wellness Resources for Nurses
As a nurse, we know you’ve had a front-row, center-stage seat, to the hardships the healthcare industry...
6 Travel Nurse Influencers to Follow
The world of travel nursing is vast. For those who are considering dipping their toes in for the first...
Expanding Your Skillset with ICU Certifications
Patients in the intensive care unit require meticulous, specialized care. These individuals are often...
New Assignment? Boost Your Confidence with these tips
The thrill and excitement of a travel assignment can quickly fade when confidence-jabbing doubts and...
Travel Nursing: Get the Inside Scoop from an Avid Traveler and Nurse Mentor
Interested in getting a behind-the-scenes perspective from an experienced travel nurse? We’re here to...
Sleep Tips for Travel Nurses
The thrill of an exciting, new locale paired with the anticipation of new experiences and colleagues....
What Are the Benefits of Becoming a Nurse?
In the most recent Gallup Honesty and Ethics poll, conducted in December 2021, nursing again garnered...
Nominate a Nurse for a DAISY Award
What is The DAISY Foundation? An acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem, The DAISY Foundation...
Q&A With NICU Nurse, Blogger and Creator @PassportsandPreemies
One of the best ways to learn about something new is to chat with an expert. If you have been...
Connecting with a Nurse Mentor
When a new or early-in-their-career nurse establishes a working relationship with an experienced nurse...
What Is A Stipend?
A travel stipend puts you in charge of how your money is spent. After all, you know yourself (and your...
Shifting Toward Patient-Centered Communication
According to a 2021 BMC Nursing study, the value of effective communication in nurse-patient clinical...
4 Mental Health Apps for Healthcare Professionals
As a healthcare worker, we understand that your workload is heavy. And depending on your shift, you...
The Wonderful World of Travel Apps
The intense desire to travel, explore, and experience the world dwells within the heart of most travel...
4 Tips for Powering Through 12-hour Shifts
Twelve-hour shifts are considered the norm for nurses in many hospitals and even some long-term care...
Interview With An ER Travel Nurse
We recently interviewed Ashley, H., one of LeaderStat's stellar travel nurses, and asked her why she...
4 Tips to Help Nurses Stay Up to Date
For nurses, staying up to date with advancing technology and rapidly evolving therapies adds a layer of...
Tips On Choosing A Travel Nurse Specialty
While travel nursing can differ quite a bit from traditional nursing, a few things will still remain...
5 Tips for Dealing with Travel Nurse Anxiety Before An Assignment
It's not uncommon for the thrill of the adventure to suddenly be replaced by an onslaught of worry,...
6 Tips for Staying in Touch with Family and Friends While on Assignment
The opportunity to experience new people and places makes a career as a travel nurse so appealing. The...
Switching Specialties as a Travel Nurse
You’ve done the hard work to obtain your RN degree and locked in your specialty. You’re currently what...
6 Amazing Destinations for Travel Nurses
Travel nurses get tons of perks – great pay, flexibility in your schedule, and of course, a change of...
A Day In the Life of a Travel Nurse: Sheryl’s Story
LeaderStat is proud to work with a dedicated team of travel nurses. We interviewed Sheryl, an Interim...
Top Meal Prep Kit Companies to Help You Stay Healthy
Whether you’re on a travel nursing assignment or looking to liven up your weekly meals at home, these...
Ways to Advance Your Career as a Travel Nurse
Taking the plunge into travel nursing has a long list of benefits, from exploring beautiful places to...
Have a Long Weekend Ahead? Rent an RV and Hit the Road!
The beauty of travel nursing is flexibility. If you opted to work three 12-hour shifts, that means...
Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes for Travel Nurses
You’ve hopped on a plane and landed in a brand-new city. Your travel nursing assignment officially...
As A Travel Nurse, What Do You Do With Your Mail?
Travel nurses are often on assignments that last anywhere from 30 days to 13 weeks. And today, we know...
A Travel Nurse Firm that Focuses on the Whole You
Nurses deliver compassionate care for those around them, but it’s not often that someone asks, “What...
4 Easy Ways to Ease Staff Burnout and Help Your Team Recharge
Today’s healthcare providers are stressed, overwhelmed, and on the verge (if not already over the edge)...
The Importance of Interpersonal Skills in Healthcare
When hiring a new candidate, what are the top qualities that come to mind? Sure, folks participating in...
How To Avoid Burnout As A Travel Nurse
Taking Care of Others Nurses prioritize the well-being of others every single day. They work tirelessly...
How To Choose a Top Recruiting Firm
In the healthcare field, it is more important than ever to find vetted clinical professionals to...
Best Safety Apps for Travelers
Taking on a travel nursing assignment definitely has its perks – excellent pay, visiting new places,...
Free CEUs for Nurses
Continuing education units (CEUs) help nurses stay up-to-date on the latest medical practices,...
5 Fun Facts About Nursing
After a tremendously difficult 2020, we are more grateful than ever to our clinical frontline workers....
Resume Formatting: Why It Matters
When applying for a new position, your resume is a key component. It may be the only piece of...
How to Mesh Healthy Eating Habits with Travel Nursing
On the road again could be the theme song for many travel nurses and travel LPNs. While the challenge...
Volunteer Opportunities While On a Travel Assignment
Why would a nurse who spends every working day assisting patients or residents and their families want...
Meet Paige, Travel Nurse Recruiter
Meet Paige Anderson, Travel Nurse Recruiter! Paige works in our South Carolina office with our travel...
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Travel LPN Job
If you’re a licensed practical nurse and you haven’t considered a travel LPN job, now may be the time!...
Should I Invest in Liability Insurance as a Travel RN?
SHOULD I OR SHOULDN'T I? Determining whether to invest in liability insurance as a Travel RN is a...
Travel Nursing Close to Home? Debunking the 50-Mile Rule
While the term "travel nursing" conjures visions of exciting locales far-from-home, many nurses are...
Waging a War Against Nurse Burnout
Burnout among nurses has been a concern for decades. Not enough men and women to fill open positions...
What To Do If You Get Sick While on Assignment
No one plans on getting sick, and viruses sure do have a knack for attacking at the most inopportune...
New to Travel Nursing? 6 Things You Need To Know
You’ve researched, talked to your colleagues and your friends, and maybe even reached out to a few...
Heading On a Travel Assignment? 11 Items You Can’t Leave Home Without
You probably have a well-manicured list of items that you are absolutely sure end up in your travel bag...
5 Tips to Help Recharge Between Travel Nursing Assignments
Wow, what a year it’s been! Due to the increasing demand for nurses, exacerbated by the pandemic, many...
Land a new job? 4 tips to exit your current job gracefully
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Why You Shouldn’t Overlook A Rural Travel Healthcare Job
City lights, sounds, dining, and endless activities right outside your hotel room door is exciting and...
Why Invest in Leadership Development?
There is a reason that businesses strive to recruit the best and the brightest. Because the right...
Strategies to Reduce Stress When Making a Job Change
Congratulations! You’ve taken the thrilling step of making a change in your career and have landed a...
Perks! How to Find Discounts and Save Money As A Travel Nurse
You work hard for your money! Really, though. Traveling nurses are away from home, learning new work...