The Gypsy Nurse

MARCH 5, 2023

I could then retire and simply sit at my computer or under a tree by the pond watching the ducks and listening to the birds chirping as I wrote my next and then another. The title for your new book is simply “My Ticket to Travel Nursing.” A book of documents, everything, and anything related to travel nursing.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 31, 2023

The nursing field is currently experiencing a shortage that is expected to get worse: studies show 100,000 nurses have left the field since 2020, and more than half a million plan to leave by 2027. 1, 2 Fortunately, travel nurses are working to fill these gaps and are reaping the benefits of higher pay and a better work-life balance.

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MAS Medical Staffing

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The past few years have spotlighted the many challenges nurses face—understaffing and burnout being two primary issues. Today, healthcare workers are leaving behind longtime traditional roles for the freedom and lifestyle that travel nursing provides. Why Should I Become A Travel Nurse?

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Nurse.com

MAY 31, 2022

Advanced practice registered nurses’ (APRNs) years of experience declined to 23.5 And years of experience for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) stayed around 19 years in both reports. The Effects of COVID-19 on Nursing. A Growing Demand for Travel Nurses.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Cost of nurse turnover Heavy workloads and job stress heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to job burnout and contributed to the nursing shortage. In an attempt to address the shortage, hospitals paid hefty turnover costs associated with travel nurses and additional orientation classes. Nurs Educ Perspect.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 28, 2023

Retirement : Another issue is the substantial number of nurses nearing retirement age. Per a 2020 National Nursing Workforce Study conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the average age for a registered nurse (RN) was 52 years old, potentially signaling a large wave of retirements over the next 15 years.

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MAS Medical Staffing

JANUARY 20, 2023

Stay on Top of Your Paycheck Traditional jobs provide a rinse-and-repeat paycheck, but when you’re working as a travel nurse, it’s critical to understand exactly how you’ll be paid. A trustworthy travel nursing agency can be your advocate during the nursing interviews.

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The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 8, 2023

Nursing is the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with more than four million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide and a projected increase of 200,000 per year through 2031. Thousands of RNs enjoy the freedom and flexibility as a travel nurse, a more recent phenomenon of the industry.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Nurses were burning out, and our healthcare model was breaking. We watched as the first wave of nurses opted to retire early or leave the profession to maintain their sanity. During this time, I remember asking other nurses what should be done to help with the impending nurse shortage.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 12, 2023

continues to grapple with a nursing shortage, many nurses are starting to work across state lines, including travel nurses and those looking for new career opportunities. This comes as the baby boomers are starting to retire and the demand for healthcare services continues to skyrocket around the country.

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The Gypsy Nurse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Our job board is a great place to search for your next travel nurse assignment. Valerie holds a Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Calgary and a master’s degree in Organizational Management from Dallas Baptist University. For additional data, please visit the Nomad Health Job Satisfaction Index.

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Sometimes I was there because the regular nurse was on maternity leave, receiving medical treatments for a period of time, or had just retired. The important thing to remember is to always advocate for yourself, protect your license, and call your agency if issues arise. How you handle travel is totally up to you.

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