Volume 12 Number 9 - November 30th

NurseTV.com gives you a glimpse of some of the hot spot areas where nurses are traveling.

NurseTV.com’s newest segment, “The NTV Guide to LA,” is one of three city guides airing on www.nursetv.com. Now you have the chance to see some of the top travel nursing destinations to help inspire your next assignment. From the glamour and culture of metropolitan cities like Los Angeles to the beauty and charm of suburbs in Orange County, NurseTV is your virtual tour guide.

In the three guides, NurseTV shows you the famous sights and hidden treasures of San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles, offering helpful tips for Southern California-bound traveling nurses. Get a glimpse of these cities waiting to be explored and tune in for other upcoming guides.

Decide what city NurseTV will cover next! Send NTV your requests for future city guides to mglasser@nursetv.com

Other City Guides on NurseTV.com

Orange County, California

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San Diego, California

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Minute Medicine

Patients can receive immediate assistance for a variety of illnesses from a RN at Minute Clinics located in local pharmacies across the country - no appointment necessary.

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RN Refresher

For former nurses eager to get back in the healthcare profession, nurse refresher courses allow them to get the necessary training to reacquaint them with old techniques and, most importantly, new high-tech procedures.

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Salem, Oregon

Salem, the capital city in Oregon, is known for its beautiful Capitol building and its abundant cherry farms. With a name meaning “peace,” Salem is sure to offer visitors a serene getaway, full of gorgeously green landscapes and friendly residents. If youre looking for great entertainment, Salem delivers with its annual World Beat Festival. The two-day-long event features music, food, folklore and dancing from around the world. The city also had a wonderful variety of museums downtown and 42 city parks if youre in the mood for a picnic or a hike.
Weather: High: 63, Low: 42
Population: 149,305
Nearby Cities: Portland, Independence, Oregon City

Hot Jobs

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

Salem, Oregon
Surg Tech
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Union, South Carolina
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: December 9

Gloucester, Massachusetts
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: December 1

Rockford, Illinois
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Seattle, Washington
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Bel Air, Maryland
Surg Tech
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Anchorage, Alaska
Tele
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Med Surg and Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Nationwide
Chronic & Acute Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: All
Start Date: ASAP

Round Rock, Texas
Tele
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: December 3

Reston, Virginia
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

San Antonio, Texas
SICU
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Littleton, Colorado
Peds
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights, rotate on call
Start Date: ASAP

St. Louis, Missouri
Cath Lab
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Albuquerque, New Mexico
ER, OR and L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Boston, Massachusetts
Med Surg and Tele
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour days, evenings and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Lander, Wyoming
ER and ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Lebanon, New Hampshire
OR
Positions: Four
Shift: 10-hour days and nights rotating
Start Date: January 14

Los Angeles, California
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: December 10

Ranson, West Virginia
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days, evenings and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Switching Specialities

I have always wanted to do L&D, but have only Med Surg experience. Would I have to go back to working as a staff nurse to get experience before traveling in L&D? Are there any hospitals willing to train a traveler in a new specialty, especially with the shortage and needs in L&D right now? Thanks!

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Volume 12 Number 8 - November 22nd

Access Nurses’ semi-annual nurse party marked a stellar evening of dining, mingling and laughing for more than 100 guests at Chimayo at the Beach restaurant in Huntington Beach, California on November 20.

Nurses came decked out in their favorite scrubs attire, from Spiderman designs to Access Nurses’ signature scrubs.

In keeping with the scrubs theme, Carey Bennett, the costume designer on the hit TV show Scrubs, attended the party. She showed off her form-fitting scrubs line Best Ever Scrubs.

NurseTV also attended and played its new trivia show, Diagnosis, with the party’s guests. The show will be featured on NurseTV.com in the near future, so tune in and watch.

A big thank you to all who attended the Scrubs Party! We truly appreciate all of our nurses’ amazing work, and we hope to see you all next time.

The Western Way

Step inside the future of nursing education at Western University. By using high-tech simulations, nursing students are getting necessary and informative hands-on learning.
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Sim Nursing

Nursing students at SDSU, with the help of life-like simulation lab, are getting an in-depth and practical education in patient care and interaction.
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St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis, home of The Gateway Arch, is a wonderful city to visit. In addition to the famous arch, a popular tourist spot, St. Louis is full of interesting sights for locals and visitors alike. Forest Park is one of the largest municipal parks in the country (larger than Central Park in New York City). The park has a zoo, a popular art museum, a science center - all of which are world-class establishments. It’s also great for a day of relaxing, playing games or having a picnic. Absorb some of the city’s thriving culture at the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, which is the second oldest orchestra in the nation.
Weather: High: 66, Low: 46
Population: 353,837
Nearby Cities: Kirkwood, Florissant, St. Charles

Hot Jobs

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

St. Louis, Missouri
Cath Lab
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Daly City, California
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Havre de Grace, Maryland
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Lebanon, New Hampshire
OR
Positions: Eight
Shift: 10-hour rotating
Start Date: December or January

Buffalo, New York
ICu
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Anchorage, Alaska
PICU and ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Med Surg and Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Nationwide
Chronic & Acute Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: All
Start Date: ASAP

Salinas, California
NICU Level III
Positions: One
Shift: Evenings
Start Date: December 3

Fresno, California
ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: Day and night rotation
Start Date: ASAP

Independence, Missouri
PCU
Positions: Seven
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Jacksonville, Florida
CVOR
Positions: One
Shift: Variable day shift and on call
Start Date: ASAP

San Antonio, Texas
SICU
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Denver, Colorado
CVOR
Positions: Two
Shift: 8-hour weekdays
Start Date: ASAP

Albuquerque, New Mexico
ER, OR and L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Phoenix, Arizona
Tele, Med Surg and ICU - PER DIEM
Positions: One
Shift:
Start Date: ASAP

Tucson, Arizona
Tele and Med Surg - PER DIEM
Positions: One
Shift:
Start Date: ASAP

San Diego, California
ICU and Tele - PER DIEM
Positions: One
Shift:
Start Date: ASAP

Orange County, California
L&D, ICU and Tele - PER DIEM
Positions: One
Shift:
Start Date: ASAP

Los Angeles, California
ICU, Tele and ER - PER DIEM
Positions: One
Shift:
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Best Part of Traveling?

Hello fellow nurses! I’ve worked as a permanent nurse for a little while now and I’m already getting burned out. What are the best and worst aspects about traveling? If I’m thinking of traveling for the first time, when’s the best time to start?

I appreciate any input you can give me. Thanks in advance!

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Volume 12 Number 7 - November 16th

The holiday season is just around the corner! That means getting the Thanksgiving turkey ready, decorating your home and spending time with loved ones. It also means fantastic opportunities for making some extra cash by signing up to work as a travel, earning power or per diem nurse.

The winter months are always the busiest time for hospitals and healthcare facilities and with the added stress of the holidays, nurses are in even higher demand this time of year.
Take advantage of the festive season to advance your career and make some extra money! Hospitals across the country offer signing bonuses to nurses who start an assignment before the holidays. The bonuses range, so ask your recruiter about current prospects so you can begin your holiday travel assignment.
Don’t be discouraged if you can’t commit to a 13-week assignment, our earning power program allows nurses to work when and where they want, with all the benefits of a traveling nurse lifestyle during the holidays. You’ll get to travel to the city of your dreams, while enjoying a flexible and profitable work schedule.
Are you currently working in Arizona or California and want to pick up an extra shift? Per diem shifts are the perfect alternative if you’re unable to sign on to an extended assignment. Current travelers especially can reap the benefits of per diem nursing. Choose which days you want to work during the season and receive amazing perks, including holiday pay (sometimes double-pay), special bonuses and same-day pay.
To learn more about travel nursing, our earning power program and per diem opportunities this season, call 1-866-687-7390 (travel and earning power) or 1-888-346-8773 (per diem) TODAY!

Nursing Academy

Nursing students team up with RN mentors at a San Diego hospital to care for veteran patients.
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Hospital Concierge

See how patients and nurses are benefiting from the resort-like treatment offered by a hospital concierge service.
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Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is the capital and the most populous city in Arizona. It’s big on culture - with dozens of museums, an amusement park and city zoo - and fanatic about sports - with four major teams sporting jerseys from the city. More than a big city, Phoenix is also a natural wonder. It’s home to many parks, a botanical garden and gorgeous, scenic mountain ranges.
Weather: High: 87, Low: 63
Population: 1,475,834
Nearby Cities: Mesa, Wickenburg, Globe

Hot Jobs

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

Phoenix, Arizona
Med Surg and ICU - PER DIEM
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Orange County, California
L&D and ICU - PER DIEM
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

San Francisco, California
Tele and ICU - PER DIEM
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Gallup, New Mexico
ER and ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: November 27 and December 3

Columbia, Missouri
SICU, Dialysis and Med Surg
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Littleton, Colorado
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Independence, Missouri
PCU and ICU
Positions: Seven
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

San Antonio, Texas
NICU
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Robbinsdale, Minnesota
L&D
Positions: Three
Shift: Days and nights rotate
Start Date: ASAP

Newton, Massachusetts
Oncology
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Manhassett, New York
OR
Positions: Eight
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Buffalo, New York
CCU
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Union, South Carolina
ICU and Tele
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: November 19

South Hill, Virginia
ER
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: November 26

Beaufort, South Carolina
ER
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Norwalk, Connecticut
OR
Shift: 12-hour days and evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Houston, Texas
Tele
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Sitka, Arkansas
OB
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Bremerton, Washington
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Anchorage, Alaska
PICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Nationwide
Chronic & Acute Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: All
Start Date: ASAP

San Francisco, California
Adult Cardio Tele
Positions: One
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: November 20

San Francisco, California
Adult Med Surg short stay
Positions: One
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: November 20

Featured Forum Topic

First Time with Per Diem

Are there any travelers out there who regularly work per diem shifts on their days off? I’ve never worked per diem before, but I think it sounds like a great way to make some extra money (especially with the holidays coming up). Can anyone offer any advice about working per diem?

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Volume 12 Number 6 - November 9th

You don’t need to be a Med Surg RN to enjoy the 16th Annual American Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) Conference. NurseTV (NTV) has got you covered for this year’s AMSN Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada - from the engaging speakers to the interactive exhibit hall and the playful scrubs fashion show - and it’s all on NurseTV.com! In three separate segments, NTV delivers detailed and entertaining access to the entire conference. Whether you missed the conference or you just want a repeat of the fun events, visit NurseTV.com NOW!

AMSN Conference: Las Vegas Style

“Viva AMSN” gives viewers an overview of the weekend-long conference in Las Vegas. Listen to key-note speakers, interviews with nursing professionals and discussions between fellow RNs.
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Exhibits Testing Zone

Get inside access to dozens of exhibits with “AMSN Exhibits.” Viewers can check out the latest in cool gadgets and state-of-the-art equipment for the nursing world.
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Analyzing the Nursing Image

One topic worth debate at the AMSN Conference was today’s nursing image. Watch “The Image of Nursing” and listen to nurses discuss the stereotypes of the nursing profession in popular culture and TV programming.
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Other Upcoming Nursing Conferences

Becoming a Sage: Tools to Renew the Practitioner’s Commitment to Quality
November 15
Overland Park, Kansas

2007 National Prevention and Health Promotion Summit: Creating a Culture of Wellness
November 27-29
Washington D.C.

Promoting Health in Underserved Populations: Advancing Health Aging
February 6, 2008
Austin, Texas

33rd Annual Creative Teaching for Nursing Educators Conference
March 9-11, 2008
Memphis, Tennessee

Nursing 2008 Symposium
July 28-29, 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada

Mantram for the Mind

For nurses, who are constantly in a fast-paced environment, stress is a regular part of the job. Listen to a research nurse scientist as she educates nurses how to achieve mental clarity and peace of mind through mantram.
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San Luis Obispo, California

As one of California’s oldest communities, San Luis Obispo is a city thriving with history and culture. The Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, founded in 1772, is still the foundation of the city as it is located in the downtown area. The beautifully-preserved mission is the fifth in a chain of 21 missions along the California coast and is one of the oldest buildings in the state. The city also has an array of eclectic boutiques and shops. Be sure to visit the Farmer’s Market, a large festival held every Thursday evening. You can enjoy the sound of live bands, taste fresh produce and buy local vendors’ goods.
Weather: High: 68, Low: 45
Population: 45,000
Nearby Cities: Santa Barbara, Carmel and Bakersfield

Don’t Forget to RSVP!

Hot Jobs

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

San Luis Obispo, California
OB
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Caribou, Maine
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Panorama City, California
Med Surg and Tele
Positions: 11
Shift: 12-hour days and night
Start Date: ASAP

Winter Park, Florida
Stepdown
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: November 26

Greenville, North Carolina
Oncology
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Greenville, North Carolina
MICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Kingsport, Tennessee
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: November 13

Kingsport, Tennessee
OR Tech
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour nights
Start Date: November 26

New Bern, North Carolina
IMC
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
CVICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Las Vegas, Nevada
Med Surg
Positions: Three
Shift: Two nights, one day
Start Date: ASAP

Watsonville, California
CCU, Tele and Med Surg
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Mountain View, California
CCU
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Englewood, Colorado
Float Pool
Positions: 55+
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Fort Walton Beach, Florida
PACU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

San Antonio, Texas
ICU and CCU
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

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

Columbia, Missouri
SICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights with occasional weekends
Start Date: ASAP

Littleton, Colorado
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Nursing Image

I just watched the segment on NurseTV.com about the AMSN Conference. They discussed the image of nursing and how it’s changed over the years. The video also analyzed how different TV shows portray nurses. I thought it was so interesting. A lot of my friends who aren’t nurses think I’m overreacting when I get mad at tv shows (especially Grey’s Anatomy) for showing nurses as practically insignificant in the ER. Has anyone else watched it? I’d love to hear what other people thought.

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Volume 12 Number 5 - November 2nd

Access Nurses places RNs in travel assignments all across the country. Listen to these nurses’ tales of adventure and discovery.

Fun on Captiva Island
Name: Jennifer J., RN
“While on assignment in Florida, I got a chance to go to North Captiva Island. Here is a picture of me on the boat heading toward North Captiva Island.”
Nearby Travel Destinations: Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach
Learn more about Florida!

Blue Skies in Northwest Oregon
Name: Penny R., RN
“I am enjoying my assignment here in Northwest Oregon so much. The people are friendly, and I have all the free recreation available on days off! The coast, lakes and mountains are all within a couple of hours drive. There is even year-round skiing! Yes, we do have blue skies and much greenery!”
Nearby Travel Destinations: Salem
Learn more about Oregon!

The Beauty of Phoenix
Name: Karen B., RN
“Arizona is not only a ‘hot’ spot, but it is truly a stimulating place to discover. From hiking to fishing and even visiting ghost towns and hidden mines, Arizona has many beautiful places to see and experience. I have been given the opportunity to experience God’s true handiwork. From snow-covered roadways and landscapes to raging waters and true majestic scenery, Arizona assignments are rewarding, and it’s an amazing way to experience the beauty of the state.”
Nearby Travel Destinations: Flagstaff and Tucson
Learn more about Arizona!

Winter Wonderland
Name: Lynn A., RN
“While on assignment in California, I took a visit to Yosemite National Park. It snowed, and it was lovely and awesome and everything you want a vacation to be. I am truly one happy traveler!”
Nearby Travel Destinations: Oakland, Sacramento and San Francisco
Learn more about Northern California!

Sunny San Diego
Name: Lisa M., RN
“While on assignment in beautiful San Diego, I visited Balboa Park and hiked up the Torrey Pines trails where I took a photo from the bluff overlooking La Jolla.”
Nearby Travel Destinations: Palm Springs, Orange County and Los Angeles
Learn more about Southern California!

Fabulous Las Vegas
Name: Lara S., RN
“While on assignment in fabulous Las Vegas, I had the opportunity to go on a horseback riding tour through the desert. This was an hour-long adventure and what was so spectacular about it is that it was just the wrangler, my brother (pictured left) and me. It was interesting to think of the people who crossed this rocky terrain in the era when there was no such thing as an automobile or an airplane.”
Nearby Travel Destinations: Reno
Learn more about Nevada!

To read more stories from travel nurses on assignment with Access Nurses, click here.

Viva AMSN

NTV covers the 16th Annual Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses Conference in Las Vegas.
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Ambulance RN

Watch a Critical Care Transport Nurse care for a trauma patient during a ride-along in the ambulance.
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Sacramento, California

Sacramento is most well-known for being the state’s capital, but it’s more than a big city. The surrounding areas are made up of rolling hills, fertile farmland and vast landscapes. There’s also a thriving heritage in the city in Old Sacramento, which consists of cobbled streets and historic buildings (some from the 1860s). It’s still a top tourist destination. Plus, proximity to ski resorts and fabulous vineyards make Sacramento a must-see city!
Weather: High: 74, Low: 49
Population: 467,343
Nearby Cities: Placerville, Woodland, Napa

Hot Jobs

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

Sacramento, California
Cardiac Surgery ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Escondido, California
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Bloomington, Indiana
CVOR
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

New Hyde Park, New York
Psych
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: December 3

Santa Clara, California
PICU
Positions: 15+
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Seattle, Washington
PICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Houston, Texas
ER
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Greenville, South Carolina
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: November 5

Knoxville, Tennessee
Med Surg/Tele
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour mornings
Start Date: November 5

Columbia, South Carolina
Med Surg and Oncology
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

New Bern, North Carolina
IMC/CIMC
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: November 12

New Bern, North Carolina
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: November 25

Salem, Virginia
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 10-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

San Antonio, Texas
ICU/CCU
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Columbia, Missouri
SICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights w/ occasional weekends
Start Date: ASAP

Albuquerque, New Mexico
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Littleton, Colorado
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Monterey, California
CVICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Psych Nurse

I have been working as psych RN for the last 18 years. I LOVE my speciality…but I would Love to work as a travel nurse! Can anybody advice me what agency should I contact in order to be placed in psych assignments only?Is it even possible to work as a travel RN if you only work psych?

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