Volume 14 Number 7 - March 28th

Choose to take a travel nurse assignment this spring!

The increasing hours of daylight, warmer temperatures and blooming flora and fauna are all signs of one thing - spring has arrived! Or at least it has in California, Arizona and Texas. Escape the wintry weather in the north and east and benefit from higher pay by travel nursing in one of these sun shining states.

A fabulous springtime adventure awaits! Choose your next travel nurse assignment in one of these desirable locations with Access Nurses.

Travel Nursing in California

Our Spring Assignment Picks: Orange County, Palm Springs and Santa Barbara

Travel Nursing in Texas

Our Spring Assignment Picks: San Antonio, Amarillo and Houston

Travel Nursing in Arizona

Our Spring Assignment Picks: Phoenix and Chinle

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Hot Jobs

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

Santa Barbara, California
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: April 7

Fresno, California
ER
Positions: Eight
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Port Arthur, Texas
Med Surg and ICU
Positions: Seven
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Amarillo, Texas
Med Surg and ICU
Positions: Seven
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Puyallup, Washington
Rehab
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Middleburg Heights, Ohio
ICU
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Gainesville, Florida
ICU
Positions: Many
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Jefferson City, Missouri
Peds
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tele and Med Surg
Positions: Many
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: April 2

Macon, Georgia
Med Surg
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: April 7

Salt Lake City, Utah
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: Variable
Start Date: ASAP

Las Vegas, Nevada
L&D
Positions: Seven
Shift:
Start Date: April 14 and May 19

Lebanon, New Hampshire
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour rotation
Start Date: April 28

Little Rock, Arkansas
Med Surg
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Dearborn, Michigan
ICU and ED
Positions: Eight
Shift: All
Start Date: April

Abington, Pennsylvania
Psych
Positions: Three
Shift: All
Start Date: April

Featured Forum Topic

Travel Nursing Packing List

I want to travel later this year, and I am open to just about anywhere. I am trying to compile a list of things (mainly the bare essentials) to bring if I were to be set up in an apartment. Anyone have a list already created? If so, would you mind sharing?

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Humor

“Nursing encompasses an art, a humanistic orientation, a feeling for the value of the individual and an intuitive sense of ethics, and of the appropriateness of action taken.”

~Myrtle Aydelotte, 1992

Volume 14 Number 6 - March 21st

Learn more about travel nursing in New York - including job openings, housing options and Access Nurses travel nurse stories - by clicking here.

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Syracuse, New York

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

Syracuse, New York
Med Surg
Positions: Seven
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Ithaca, New York
Home Health
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Port Arthur, Texas
Med Surg and ICU
Positions: Seven
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Salem, Oregon
ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Phoenix, Arizona
Trauma Step-Down
Positions: Three
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Lufkin, Texas
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Machias, Maine
OB
Positions: One
Shift: Varies
Start Date: April 7

Poway, California
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Worland, Wyoming
OB
Positions: One
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Salt Lake City, Utah
ICU
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Denver, Colorado
Tele
Positions: Several
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Overland Park, Kansas
ICU
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Riverside, California
Tele
Positions: Four
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Charleston, South Carolina
ER, Tele and Mother Baby
Positions: 20+
Start Date: ASAP

Minnesota (multiple cities)
ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: Evenings and nights
Start Date: ASAP

San Diego, California
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Salinas, California
Tele
Positions: Six
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Fresno, California
CPCU
Positions: 16
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: April 21

California Hospitals

Which hospitals do you recommend in California? I’m interested in the San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Jose areas in particular. Any recommendations?

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“Let whoever is in charge keep this simple question in her head - (not, how can I always do this right thing myself, but) how can I provide for the right thing to be always done?”

~Florence Nightingale

Volume 14 Number 5 - March 14th

No matter where Access Nurses travel RNs take an assignment, they are all smiles. Read about our travel nurses’ journeys to all corners of the United States. Then, click on the links to learn more about how you can find a satisfying assignment all throughout the county.

Beautiful Natural Sights in Washington!
“I just finished up my assignment at Good Samaritan in Washington and am headed out to Ohio for my next assignment with Access Nurses. Seattle was a beautiful city full of so much culture and history. During my assignment in Washington, I was able to explore the beautiful Mount Rainier National Park. This picture was taken in front of Narada Falls. It is probably the most well-known waterfall there. It stretched up to 75 feet wide depending on the water’s flow. It was such a cool experience!” ~Tony Z., RN
Learn about travel nursing in Washington!

Taking in all the History of Boston!
“I was touring downtown Boston, and just finished touring the USS Constitution (an old Navy ship), and I thought this was a great photo op, because I could see the skyline in the background. I am standing in front of the USS Constitution’s anchor. I love Boston! The new people I have met are incredible, almost as incredible as seeing all the amazing history in the city and the snow!” ~Tarina S., RN
Learn about travel nursing in Massachusetts!

Motorcycling through California!
“I’m currently working in the ED of El Centro Regional Medical Center. My husband and I traveled from Georgia to California for my first assignment. We arrived in Sacramento to obtain my license, and then we rode our motorcycles all the way from Sacramento to my travel nurse assignment in El Centro. It was so different in every town we went through - from vineyards and orchards to mountains and desert. What a diverse and beautiful state! I love the people I’ve met during my assignment.” ~Donna P., RN
Learn about travel nursing in California!

City Guide: Central Coast

Let NurseTV be your guide to the California Centra Coast. Whether you’re taking an assignment there or just vacationing, you’re sure to fall in love with this beautiful region.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City, the capital and most populous city of Utah, is a culturally rich area. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Utah Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Church History and Art are just some of the top-visited museums in the city. Other great sights and events include Temple Square, the Sundance Film Festival and the Utah Shakespearean Festival. A major state holiday for locals is Pioneer Day, celebrated each year with a week’s worth of activities, including parades, a rodeo and a large fireworks show at Liberty Park.
Weather: High: 63, Low: 41
Population: 181,743
Nearby Cities: West Valley City, Centerville, West Jordan

Hot Jobs

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

Salt Lake City, Utah
PCU
Positions: Four
Shift:
Start Date: ASAP

Salt Lake City, Utah
Cath Lab
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Farmington, New Mexico
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Denver, Colorado
Med Surg and Tele
Positions: Many
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Clackamas, Oregon
ER
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Seattle, Washington
Tele
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: April 27

Tacoma, Washington
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Fresno, California
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: 8, 10 and 12-hour days
Start Date: March 17

Santa Barbara, California
ER
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: March 24

Buffalo, New York
PACU
Positions: One
Shift: 10-hour days
Start Date: March 17

Walnut Creek, California
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: 8-hour evenings
Start Date: March 17

Pampa, Texas
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: Rotating nights
Start Date: ASAP

Billings, Montana
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: Varies
Start Date: ASAP

Brownwood, Texas
ICU and Tele
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Chinle, Arizona
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Overland Park, Kansas
ICU
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Anchorage, Alaska
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Husband and Wife in Nursing School

My wife (who is much younger) wants to be an RN. She is planning to go to community college to become an RN. I am a carpenter by trade. I am in my mid 40’s and I am half-thinking of a change. I would love to work in the medical field too…and I am almost tempted to join her in RN school. I wonder if any other couples tackled this as a team or not.

We’d love to hear your thoughts.

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Humor

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
~Henry David Thoreau

Volume 14 Number 4 - March 7th

Let’s play Diagnosis! Test your knowledge on NurseTV’s fun and educational game show - and the only one of its kind! In this segment, NurseTV plays the game with RNs at an Access Nurses party in Orange County, California. Watch and play along with them.

Here’s how to play:

Nursing contestants are asked to pick one of three envelopes from different nursing categories (Med-Surg, L&D, nursing fundamentals, etc.).

Host Marc Prescott reads the question and the possible answers aloud. The nurse contestant then has 10 seconds to respond.

And you have the opportunity to play along with the nursing contestants at home. The question and responses appear on the computer screen, as well as a timer. At the end of 10 seconds, find out if the nurse (and you) got the right answer.

One correct answer wins $25 worth of scrubs; two correct answers wins $50 worth of scrubs; and three correct answers wins $100 worth of scrubs.

As a fun bonus, one of the nurse contestants is former star of 13 WEEKS, Ron Coronado. Watch him join in the fun too and test his knowledge.

Click here to play Diagnosis. Stay tuned for more fun episodes of Diagnosis on NurseTV.com.

CSI RN

For forensic nurses, their job is real life CSI. Watch as one nurse guides NurseTV through the process of treating a sexual assault victim - from filing a police report to collecting evidence.

A+ ACNL

Get a sneak peek inside the 30th Annual Association of California Nurse Leaders.

Aid for Africa

After a life-changing sermon about World Aids Day, Karen Randolph helped fundraise for scholarships for Ugandan nurses. Now, two years later, four women are being put through nursing school in Uganda thanks to Karen’s efforts.

Tucson, Arizona

Surrounded by five beautifully rugged mountain ranges, Tucson is an outdoor lover’s dream. Plus, the city is home to the University of Arizona, which means plenty of young, hip entertainment. Downtown attractions include the historic Hotel Congress, the Rialto Theatre and St. Augustine Cathedral. Be sure to check out some of the folk festivals, street fairs and rodeos the city offers throughout the year.
Weather: High: 86, Low: 55
Population: 515,526
Nearby Cities: Green Valley, Sierra Vista, Casa Grande

Hot Jobs

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

Tucson, Arizona
CVICU
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Palm Coast, Florida
ICU
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Sun City, Arizona
Tele
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: March 24

Scottsdale, Arizona
CVOR Tech
Positions: One
Shift: 10-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Sebring, Florida
Med Surg
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Baltimore, Maryland
ICU and ER
Positions: Five
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Richmond, Virginia
Case Management
Positions: Two
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Bakersfield, California
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Chinle, Arizona
Nursery
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Saint Joseph, Michigan
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Casper, Wyoming
ICU, TCU, Med Surg and Neuro
Positions: Several
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Albuquerque, New Mexico
ER
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Springfield, Missouri
Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 10-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Brandon, Florida
ER
Positions: Five
Shift: 3 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

San Antonio, Texas
ICU
Positions: Four
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Cleveland, Ohio
Med Surg
Positions: Three
Shift: 8-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Houston, Texas
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Buffalo, New York
Cardiothoracic ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Carmichael, California
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Salinas, California
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Best Part about Travel Nursing

I’ve worked as a permanent nurse for a little while now and I’m already getting burned out. I don’t have any close friends who are traveling nurses, but I’m curious about it. 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?

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