America’s fittest cities

May 27th, 2009

American College of Sports Medicine released their new list of America’s fittest cities.  The list is based upon several variables of the population that include smoking, obesity, physical activity, diet and disease and on community resources which include public spaces, farmers’ markets and crime rates.

As this year’s National Nurse Week motto is “Building a Healthy America”, travel nurses and per diem nurses should look into assignments at the locations below.  Placing yourself in an environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle is key to enabling your personal health goals.  Travel nursing to these destinations is a perfect way to ensure you have the resources and the perfect setting to help you achieve wellness, adventure and happiness.

  1. Washington, D.C.
  2. Minneapolis-St. Paul
  3. Denver
  4. Boston
  5. San Francisco
  6. Seattle
  7. Portland
  8. San Diego
  9. Austin, Texas
  10. Virginia Beach, Va.
  11. Hartford, Conn.
  12. Sacramento, Calif.
  13. San Jose, Calif.
  14. Cincinnati
  15. Atlanta
  16. Pittsburgh
  17. Milwaukee, Wis.
  18. Buffalo, N.Y.
  19. Baltimore
  20. Raleigh, N.C.

Hot Nursing Jobs in April 09

April 8th, 2009

Specialty: MedSurg
Positions: 1
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: ASAP
Travel Nursing Job in Dickinson, North Dakota
Hospital: St. Joseph’s Hospital

Specialty: Respiratory Therapist in theICU
Positions: 2
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: 4/13
Location: Portland, Oregon

Hospital: Portland VA Medical Center
Specialty Unit: Med Surg/Oncology
Shift: Day/Night Rotating
Start Date: 4/7
Details: 2+ years of experience, want at least 1 year previous travel exp & Teaching hosp exp!
San Francisco, CA
Hospital: UCSF

Specialty Unit: Med/Tele
Shift: Days
Start Date: 4/13
Details: NM License, AHA BLS, ACLS, required!
Albuquerque, NM
Hospital: Presbyterian Hospital

Specialty Unit: OR Outpatient
Shift: 8 hour days
Start Date: 4/13
Details: 2 years min, BLS & ACLS Required!
Fallon, NV
Hospital: Banner Churchill

Specialty: Home Health
Positions: 3
Shift: 8 hour days
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Northern California

Hospital: Kaiser Santa Clara, San Jose
Specialty: PACU
Positions: 2
Shift: 10 hour days
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Hospital: Kaiser Sunset
Specialty: ER/MedSurg
Positions: 1
Shift: 12 rotating
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Lisbon, North Dakota
Hospital: Lisbon Area Health Service

Specialty: LPN (PrimaryCare)
Positions: 2
Shift: 8 hr days
Start Date: 4/13, 5/4
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Hospital: VA Alaska Healthcare System

Specialty Unit: Med Surg/Oncology
Start Date: ASAP
Details: Must be pre-closed, 2 years min, Must have strong Med Surg/Oncology exp!
Modesto, CA
Hospital: Memorial Medical Center

Specialty Unit: ICU/float to Med surg
Shift: Variable
Start Date: ASAP
Details: Fast interviews, must have a CO or Compact license, 6 week assignments!!!
Pueblo, CO
Hospital: Centura St Mary Corwin
Start: ASAP
Requirements: 2 variable day shift Utilization Review Case Managers (who are competent to input clinical information to insurance to get approval for hospital stay) to start ASAP. Immediate experience (this means folks who are currently working in such capacity) and have a NV license
Las Vegas, NV
Hospital: Sunrise Hospital

Unit: Utilization Review Case Manager
Unit: Med Surg
Shift 7p
Length: 4 weeks (4/6 and ending 5/2)
must have HCA, meditech, and E-MAR experience
Brooksville, FL
Hospital: Oak Hill Hospital

Travel Nursing in 2009

January 19th, 2009

Travel Nurses Resolve to Live Life to the Fullest

Admit it, New Year’s resolutions are tough to keep. So try a new approach this year. Forget the traditional task-related resolutions like quit smoking, lose weight or save money. Choose instead to resolve to give your life an overall makeover—a transformation. Live life the way it was meant to live—healthily and happily. A travel nursing lifestyle can help you achieve your goals with opportunities for adventure, growth and discovery. Access Nurses has the top travel nurse destinations that will cater to your mind, body and spirit in 2009.

Travel Nursing Destinations for the Mind

It is good to continually stimulate the mind, and travel nursing allows you to discover different communities and cultures, take on new projects and play more. Open yourself up to new lifestyles with travel nursing jobs in a diverse city like San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY—both of which offer a variety of cultures, cuisines and customs. Let your surroundings affect your actions—take up painting in an art-loving city like Seattle, WA; walk the cobblestone streets in historical Boston, MA; or see your favorite musician in concert in Austin, TX. Travel nursing encourages working hard, but also playing hard. So, when you’re off the clock, let the good times roll. Whatever you love—spending time with family, traveling or riding roller coasters—do it often.

Travel Nursing Destinations for the Body

Give your body a vacation from the mundane—that means put aside the gym memberships and fad diets. Dozens of cities in the U.S. cater to simple healthy and active living just by stepping out your front door. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding and sledding in Denver, CO; ride horseback into the sunset in Santa Fe, NM; and surf the best waves on the West Coast in sunny San Diego, CA. Other great activities include walking on the beach, rock climbing on the weekend, or trying a new sport like water skiing or karate. After all, exercise can and should be fun. Plus, you’ll maintain your routine better if it doesn’t feel like work.

Travel Nursing Destinations for the Spirit

Feed your soul in simple, yet profound ways during your travel nursing assignment. The easiest way to feel good is to help someone else. Give back by rebuilding homes in cities affected by natural disasters like New Orleans, LA, lending a hand at a community center or volunteering at a non-profit organization. Areas like Chinle, AZ and all along the central California coast will help you reconnect with your spiritual side. The serene and beautiful landscapes beg you to slow down. It’s never too late to become more eco-friendly and Portland, OR is the perfect starting point. From local farmer’s markets to a highly-developed biking system, it’s easy to transition into greener living in any aspect of your day.


Access Allied Launches New Website!

The Top Source for Allied Jobs has a New Look

Access Allied, a branch of Access Nurses, launched its new Website—making it even easier for allied professionals to find jobs all over the country. Access Allied is dedicated to placing qualified Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists and other allied professionals in fantastic travel jobs at the nation’s best health care facilities. Let us help you reach your career goals by finding you an allied travel job today.Here are some of Access Allied’s career opportunities:

Learn more about Access Allied, search jobs and more at AccessAllied.com.

Featured Nurse Forum Topic and Travel Quote

December 5th, 2008

Nurse Forum

Help with Nursing Interview

I’m a CVS-MS ICU critical care nurse traveling for the first time. Wondering if any of the experienced travelers can provide feedback regarding the hospital interviews prior to assignment offerings/acceptance. For instance, what questions do you feel are most important? Any other issues I should explore during these interviews?
Travel Quote of the Week

“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake…the great affair is to move.” ~Robert Louis Stevenson

Featured Travel Nursing Jobs

December 4th, 2008

Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!
 

Oakland, California
Post Partum and Antepartum
Positions: 10
Shift: 12-hour days or nights
Start Date: December 15
 
San Jose, California
Trauma ICU
Positions: 15
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: January 15
 
Sacramento, California
Med Surg and Oncology
Positions: Two
Shift: 8-hour evenings and nights
Start Date: ASAP
 
Modesto, California
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: February 2009
 
National City, California
Tele
Positions: Four
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP
 
Lebanon, New Hampshire
ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: January 5
 
York, Maine
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: December 13
 
Bozeman, Montana
Surgical Tech
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP
 
North Platte, Nebraska
L&D and NICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
 
Wenatchee, Washington
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
 
Juneau, Alaska
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP
 
Anchorage, Alaska
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP
 
Denver, Colorado
Med Surg/Tele Float
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: January 5
 
Wichita, Kansas
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Start Date: December 15
 
Baltimore, Maryland
CVICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
 
Cody, Wyoming
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: 8 or 10-hour days
Start Date: December 15
 
St. Petersburg, Florida
Neuro ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: December 15

Access Nurses’ Top 5 Favorite Winter Destinations!

December 3rd, 2008

What do you look for in a travel nurse assignment – great pay, attractive location, top health care facilities? At Access Nurses, we want your travel nurse assignment to encompass all the best aspects of the traveling lifestyle to ensure that you have a fantastic experience. We asked some of our staff to tell us their favorite assignment locations for this winter. Check out Access Nurses’ choices for the best winter destinations!

Travel Nursing in California


“California is just the best there is for a travel nurse assignment. Beach, mountains, forests—there’s no where else I’d rather be! Southern California is especially great for winter. Not only are there plenty of hospitals needs in a variety of specialties, but you can’t beat the weather this time of year. You won’t even need a jacket on your way to work.” ~J.P.

Travel Nursing in Texas


“I grew up in Dallas, and I have to say that Texas in wintertime is absolutely amazing. Dallas is obviously one of my favorite cities but it is cold, yet beautiful all over the state. The facilities are amazing and the city is jam-packed with activities for travel nurses like art museums, music venues, sporting events and cultural fairs. If big city living isn’t your style, look into Corpus Christi or Abilene for an assignment instead.” ~A.M.

Travel Nursing in Washington


“I think winter is a great time to work as a travel nurse in Washington. It can get pretty cold, but the evergreen trees are absolutely breath taking. Anyone who loves the outdoors will feel right at home here. You really can’t go wrong—from Seattle to Spokane and all the other smaller cities in between. Plus, Washington has some fantastic travel jobs available right now.” ~S.B.

Travel Nursing in New York


“New York…definitely! If you want the best of winter and the holiday season, go to New York City. I’m a big fan of real winter weather and activities…wearing scarves, going ice skating, looking at holiday decorations…all of it. The job options in New York are diverse too and living for free in one of the most exciting cities in the country is just too good to pass up.” ~J.N.

Travel Nursing in Arizona


“My top pick for winter travel has to be anywhere in Arizona. Once you see your first desert sunset you’ll know why. It’s gorgeous! Plus, job opportunities in Arizona have always been popular because of the high salaries at some of the country’s best hospitals. And since gas prices are dropping, take some weekend trips to Sedona, Scottsdale, Chinle and Lake Havasu.” ~C.K.

Access Nurses Weekly: November 26, 2008

November 26th, 2008

Travel RNs Love Access Nurses!

From locations to pay to benefits, it’s no wonder why travel nurses love working with Access Nurses

Access Nurses is dedicated to making our traveling nurses happy when they hit the road. Working as a travel nurse comes with plenty of responsibilities—from completing all the paperwork to acclimating to a new community to orienting at a new hospital—and Access Nurses is there to guide nurses every step of the way. We make it our goal to ensure every travel assignment is fantastic.

Here is what our nurses are saying about Access Nurses:

“I cannot express how happy I am that I chose to work for Access and that Access chose me! It’s the little things that make all the difference. The operators are always cheerful, my recruiter calls me every Friday and my travel liaison always goes above and beyond. I don’t think I’ve ever had a better employer, whether I was a nurse or not. I plan to stay with you for as long as I possibly can. Whenever anybody asks me what company I work for I can’t stop saying enough good things about you all.”
~Anna R., RN“It is really great that I have all of this support. I’m so excited about my travel career…I can’t wait to get started. I applied with several other travel agencies at the same time, but Access Nurses felt right.”
~Vinetta Y., RN

“I absolutely love my housing! I can’t say enough nice things about it. I’m very excited about the fireplace…I made my first fire this weekend.”
~Sheila R., RN

“I really like my job. I have been very happy with Access Nurses and the assignment. I tell everyone how wonderful you all have been. Thank you!”
~Ruth W., RN

“I am on my first assignment with Access Nurses and everyone on my team has been fantastic. I feel that most of my success is directly related to their care and support. I have had experiences with other travel agencies that were only out there to get the money from the contract, and left the nurse hanging. This is why it has been so valuable to me to work for Access Nurses, people who understand what is important to a new traveler, and care for the traveler, not just about how much the traveler is bringing in.”
~Shannon S., RN

“Thank you Access Nurses for how awesome you treat your travelers. I’ve felt like you bend over backwards to make me comfortable, and I really wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all you do for me. I always recommend you to all my travel buddies and will continue to do so.”
~Irasema C., RN

“I am so happy with my apartment! It’s super close to the hospital, it’s huge and beautiful and the furniture is gorgeous. This is probably one of the nicest living arrangements I’ve had as a traveler, and I’ve been a travel nurse for more than two years.”
~Ann Marie M., RN

“I am so glad that I chose Access. Everyone has been so very helpful. I will be with you all for a long time.”
Tamonika P., RN

Learn about how you can begin a travel, per diem and earning power travel nurse job with Access Nurses by calling 866-687-7390 (travel and earning power) or 888-346-8773 (per diem) and talking to one of our dedicated and friendly recruiters TODAY!

Featured Travel Nurse Destination:

Denver, Colorado

Denver is Colorado’s capital and most populous city, housing more than half of the state’s population. The city is nicknamed “The Mile-High City” because its official elevation is exactly one mile. Though it’s a big city, full of museums, art galleries and restaurants, Denver is also a superb destination for snow lovers because it’s just a short trip from some of the best ski resorts in the country. Be sure to check out INVESCO Field at Mile High where the two-time Super Bowl champions, the Broncos, play every season.
Weather: Summer: High: 78, Low: 46 Winter: High: 54, Low: 22
Population: 588,349
Nearby Cities: Arvada, Lakewood, AuroraHot Travel Nurse Jobs in the U.S. 

Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!
 

Denver, Colorado
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: December 15

Tuba City, Arizona
CVICU
Positions: One
Shift: Flexible
Start Date: ASAP

Shiprock, New Mexico
PACU
Positions: Two
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: ASAP

Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Tele
Positions: One
Shift: Days and evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Hamilton, Montana
L&D, NICU, OB and Post Partum
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Tulsa, Oklahoma
PICU
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: January 19

Park Ridge, Illinois
SICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: December 15

Battlecreek, Michigan
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: December 1

Cody, Wyoming
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: 8 or 10-hour days
Start Date: December 15

Rancho Mirage, California
ER, Tele and ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP or January 12

Santa Maria, California
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Glendale, California
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: December 8

San Jose, California
Trauma ICU
Positions: 10
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: January 5

Oakland, California
Post Partum/Antepartum
Positions: Eight
Shift: 12-hour days or nights
Start Date: December 15

Anchorage, Alaska
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Start Date: December 8

Largo, Florida
ICU
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: January 5

Lebanon, New Hampshire
ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour day and night rotating
Start Date: January 5
 

Featured Nurse Forum Topic

Advice for a New Traveler

I’m getting my plans together to take my OR experience on the road. I want to go to San Diego in January. Any advice? I’ve been reading about the advice from others, but if you’ve NEVER done it before, what do you ask for?

Travel Quote of the Week

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” ~ John F. Kennedy

Nurse Forum and Travel Quote

November 20th, 2008

Featured Nurse Forum Topic

Need Help Starting a Nursing Career

I’ve always had a fascination and respect for people in the healthcare field, and I’m thinking about getting into nursing, but I really don’t know where to start. Can someone give me some advice as to what would be the best way to get into the nursing field? I’m a 25 year old guy, and I hear that’s going to work in my favor since there are so few men in the field. But I’m wondering, would it be easier to become an LVN/CNA first and then go for being an RN? I just don’t know where to start and I’m ready to stop wasting my time and get going with a career. I appreciate any help I can get.
Travel Nurse Quote of the Week

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.”~Jawaharlal Nehru

Featured U.S. Travel Nursing Jobs

November 19th, 2008

THIS WEEK’S HOT JOBS

Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following travel nurse jobs!

Torrance, California
GYN Float, Med Surg and Post Partum
Positions: Two
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Lebanon, New Hampshire
ICU and Oncology
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour day and night rotation
Start Date: December 1 and January 5

Tillamook, Oregon
Med Surg
Positions: one
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Billings, Montana
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour day and night rotating
Start Date: ASAP

North Platte, Nebraska
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

College Station, Texas
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Fort Myers, Florida
ICU, PCU and Med Surg
Positions: 18
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: January 26 or February 9

Casper, Wyoming
PCU and Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour day and night rotating
Start Date: December 15

Albuquerque, New Mexico
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: Flexible days
Start Date: ASAP

Top Travel Nurse Destinations this Winter

November 18th, 2008

What do you want in a winter travel nursing assignment? To make your first snow angel? To be surrounded by holiday decorations and cheer? To escape to a warmer climate? Winter travel nursing has many faces to fit your traveling lifestyle. No matter what you want in an assignment this season, Access Nurses knows the perfect destination for you.

Play in a Winter Wonderland

Travel nurses’ favorite spots for traditional winter weather and activities:

Aspen, Colorado

  • Cozy up with a loved one while riding in an authentic horse-drawn sleigh.
  • Sip a cup of hot chocolate after an intense run down the breathtaking slopes of Ajax Mountain.
  • Build a snowman or make a snow angel after a fresh snowfall.

New England

  • Admire the serene, unspoiled White Mountains of New Hampshire.
  • Bundle up and walk the historic, lantern-lit streets of Boston.
  • Snowmobile through 13,500 miles of trails in Maine’s rugged natural landscape.

Celebrate a Very Festive Holiday

Travel nurses’ favorite spots for an extravagant holiday season:

Orlando, Florida

  • Marvel at the oversized, hand-carved ice sculptures of Santa and his reindeer, the Nativity scene and more at ICE!
  • Celebrate the season from a variety of cultures at Epcot’s Holidays Around the World.
  • Send a holiday greeting from the quaint town of Christmas, Florida.

New York, New York

  • Admire the elaborate and festive window displays at department stores like Barneys and Bergdorf Goodman.
  • Glide across the smooth ice at Wollman’s skating rink in picturesque Central Park.
  • Look up at the 78,000 dazzling lights hanging on Rockefeller Center’s famous giant Christmas tree.

Experience a Different Kind of Winter

Travel nurses’ favorite spots for a warmer version of winter:

San Diego, California

  • Take a Hornblower whale watching cruise to see the great mammals migrating south to Baja.
  • Hit a round of golf on Torrey Pines’ beautiful green courses.
  • Surf the waves at La Jolla Shores or Ocean Beach, where a wetsuit is optional in the winter.

Orange County, California

  • See an entire waterfront city aglow at Newport Beach’s Annual Harbor Christmas Boat Parade.
  • Play in man-made snow at Disneyland’s “Believe…in Holiday Magic” celebration down Main Street.
  • Tour the gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano, know as the “Jewel of the Missions.”

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