Volume 15 Number 7 - May 30th

Top Picks for Summer Travel Nursing!

Winner: California
Runner-up: Arizona

No doubt you’ve heard a lot about travel nursing in states like California and Arizona. Well, there’s a reason for that. California and Arizona have always topped the charts as best travel nursing destinations. After all, what’s not to love: Sunny weather? Check. Plenty of job opportunities? Check. Outdoor adventures and great entertainment? Check, check. These are the hottest travel nursing destinations in the country. Just listen to Access Nurses RNs who’ve traveled there and can’t get enough.

California “I love being so close to the ocean here in California. The scenery is amazing and I am able to take my four wheeler out to the dunes, go kayaking or even ride my bike through the vineyards.” ~Jeff Schulcz, RN

Some reasons why Access Nurses travelers love California:

• Relaxed lifestyle: There’s an easy-going aura about California cities that must be experienced. Maybe it’s all the sunshine that melts away the stress.
• Miles of flawless beaches: After all, who wouldn’t want to spend the summer near the beach? In California, you’ll find fabulous beaches up and down the state.
• Big on entertainment: Everyone is looking to have a good time in California—whether it’s camping on the weekend or spending the day at an amusement park.

Arizona “I love the big city feel of Phoenix, but also knowing that I can drive five minutes and feel like I am in a quiet secluded town. The nightlife is great and there are always great concerts and sporting events.” ~Jennifer Gamez, RN

Some reasons why Access Nurses travelers love Arizona:

• Natural wonders: The Grand Canyon, Red Rocks in Sedona and Canyon de Chelly National Monument are all amazing must-see sights.
• Sports teams galore: No matter your preferred sport, Arizona has a team for you to cheer on to victory.
• Outdoor adventure: You can’t keep locals inside on a beautiful day. There’s too much to do, including boating, horseback riding and hiking.

Hot Jobs

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

Valencia, California
L&D
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Orange, California
OICU
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: June 9

Porterville, California
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: 10-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

San Luis Obispo, California
CVICU
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: July 16

Santa Barbara, California
ICU and CCU float
Positions: Four
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: June 30 or July 14

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

Glendale, Arizona
Tele and Med Surg
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Tuba City, Arizona
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: ASAP

Tarpon Springs, Florida
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Sebring, Florida
ER
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Hudson, Florida
CVOR
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Thornton, Colorado
NICU
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: July 14

Englewood, Colorado
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Chicago, Illinois
Tele
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Taos, New Mexico
ICU and L&D
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Casper, Wyoming
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Bremerton, Washington
Surg Tech
Positions: One
Shift:
Start Date: ASAP

Lebanon, Pennsylvania
CVICU
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
CCU and ICU
Positions: Eight
Shift: 8-hour nights
Start Date: June 2

Lebanon, New Hampshire
PICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: June 16

Featured Forum Topic

Traveling with Pets

I traveled for five and a half years and then took a permanent job, but now I want to go back on the road, but have two dogs and would like to take them with me. Let me know how life on the road is with pets. Do your dogs get used to it. Handle the change well? is housing okay? Thanks.

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Optimism is the foundation of courage.

- Nicholas Murray Butler

Volume 15 Number 6 - May 23rd

Good Health, Green Living, Giving Back:
Travel Nursing with Access Nurses

Make a difference in the environment, community and yourself during your travel nurse assignment.

Support eco-friendly businesses, volunteer at local shelters, add some green to your lifestyle—all while touring the country as a travel nurse! Make the most of your travel nursing adventures this year. Even small changes can make a huge impact and leave a lasting impression on the cities you visit. Volunteer in your CommunityFeatured Cities: San Diego, CA; Tucson, AZ; and Columbia, MOOne of the great benefits of travel nursing is getting paid to make a difference in the lives of others. Why not extend that benevolence off the clock as well? The sight of an elderly man smiling as you read to him, the fresh smell of a park or beach free of trash, the sound of a child laughing during an after-school program—these are just some of the benefits of volunteering in your new community.San Diego, Tucson and Columbia offer wonderful volunteer opportunities no matter your passion. Nonprofit organizations like Social Advocates for Youth allow you to impact the lives of children in San Diego and OASIS in Tucson let’s you offer a helping hand in the elderly community. If you enjoy working outdoors, join in Columbia’s involvement with America in Bloom and promote clean and environmentally-friendly neighborhoods. Support Local FarmersFeatured Cities: Miami, FL; Santa Fe, NM; and San Francisco, CAPapayas, heirloom tomatoes and avocadoes…oh my! The plethora of organic, locally-grown produce and other foods is shocking, both in their freshness and availability to you. In cities like Miami, Santa Fe and San Francisco, organic products are at your finger tips at farmers markets. Avoid fluorescent-lit grocery stores packed with processed and fatty foods and opt for the rows of friendly faces and organic options at outdoor markets.And you won’t be skimping on variety at a farmers market. Enjoy shopping under a canopy of shady oak trees at the Coconut Grove Organic Farmers Market in Miami, which has a large selection of produce, plus dried fruits, nuts, juices and a raw-food salad bar. Watch local chefs demonstrate cooking techniques using all locally-grown ingredients at the Santa Fe Farmers Market. Browse through the renovated 1898 ferry terminal that houses the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco, renowned for its organic produce, jams and breads. Put Some Green in your LifestyleFeatured Cities: Portland, OR; Austin, TX; and Chicago, ILGoing green doesn’t mean you have to eat tons of tofu or avoid cars like the plague. Embrace some green changes that can easily fit into your daily routine. The best travel nurse destinations for going green are Portland, Austin and Chicago. By choosing bikes over cars for transportation, developing advanced green energy sources and encouraging recycling programs, respectively, these cities top the list as the most eco-friendly areas in the country.See what adjustments you can make to your life while on the road. Ask your travel recruiter for jobs in cities that promote public transportation. Cut back on the amount of television you watch each week. Recycle whenever possible—whether at home or work. Once you go green, you won’t want to go back.

Now playing on NurseTV

Getting a Fresh Start Nurses and doctors volunteer their weekends to provide free surguries to those in need. For many patients, their work is a chance at a fresh start. WATCH IT NOW!

Hot Jobs Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!Columbia, Missouri
Inpatient Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAPTucson, Arizona
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: June 2San Diego, California
OR
Positions: Five
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

San Francisco, California
Electro Physiology Cath Lab and Med Surg
Shift: 10 and 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Taos, New Mexico
ICU and L&D
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Mount Vernon, Illinois
ER
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

College Station, Texas
OR
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Honolulu, Hawaii
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Rotating nights
Start Date: ASAP

San Jose, California
ICU
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: June 2

Overland Park, Kansas
Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Hudson, Florida
CVOR
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Cambridge, Minnesota
ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 8 and 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: June 2

Fresno, California
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Bennington, Vermont
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour evenings
Start Date: ASAP

San Luis Obispo, California
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

San Luis Obispo, California
Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

NurseTV Casting Call

I just read about the NurseTV casting call. I think it sounds like so much fun…what a great way to showcase nurses! Has anyone else heard about it? I can’t wait to see what my fellow nurses come up with.

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“Patience and fortitude conquer all things.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Volume 15 Number 5 - May 16th

Head Down South for Your Next
Travel Nurse Assignment

Wouldn’t you like to experience the famous southern comfort and hospitality? Then head down south to states like North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia for your next travel nursing assignment. Traveling nurse jobs of all specialties are abundant in the South Atlantic area. You can give your nursing career a boost, while enjoying gorgeous landscapes, festive nightlife and tasty cuisine. So what are you waiting for? Turn up the country music, pour yourself a glass of sweet tea and take note of some exciting job opportunities all over the south this season. Travel to North Carolina! Access Nurses RNs’ favorite cities in North Carolina:Asheville - a quiet community with historic and beautiful architecture.
Charlotte - a city that combines tall skyscrapers and quaint neighborhoods.
Raleigh - the capital city full of notable sights and attractions.
Wilmington - a town snuggled between rivers and the ocean for water lovers.
Greensboro - a city bursting with scholarly universities and museums. Travel to South Carolina! Access Nurses RNs’ favorite cities in South Carolina:Charleston - a diverse and lively city known for its yearly cultural fairs.
Columbia - the largest city and also a prime spot for water sports.
Greenville - a city with a thriving theatrical and jazz culture.
Myrtle Beach - a beautiful beachside community with many golf courses. Travel to Georgia! Access Nurses RNs’ favorite cities in Georgia:Atlanta - the state’s capital city, with plenty of entertainment and activities.
Savannah - a fun city for enjoying picnics in the park and touring museums.Check out the Hot Jobs section below and ask your Access Nurses recruiter about even more travel nursing opportunities in the south this summer.
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Hot Jobs Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!

Laurinburg, North Carolina
Med Surg and Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Greenville, South Carolina
LDRP
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Hilton Head, South Carolina
Cath Lab and Tele
Positions: Three
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Macon, Georgia
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

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

Chinle, Arizona
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Frisco, Texas
Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Aberdeen, Washington
ER
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Seattle, Washington
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Mount Vernon, Illinois
Peds Hemodialysis
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

San Francisco, California
Electro Physiology Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 10-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Shiprock, New Mexico
PACU
Positions: Three
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Gloucester, Massachusetts
Psych and ER
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Santa Barbara, California
Tele
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: June 30

Sacramento, California
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Salem, Massachusetts
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Lynn, Massachusetts
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Jacksonbille, Florida
CVOR
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

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

Featured Forum Topic

What to Bring?

Would like some info please! Wanting to travel later this year, and I am open to 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. Thanks so much!

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“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.”

- John Powell

Volume 15 Number 4 - May 9th

Choose Massachusetts for your
Summer Travel Nurse Destination

Massachusetts is one of the top travel nurse destinations for summer. This fabulous New England state is full of historical sights and attractions, beautiful natural scenery, exciting nightlife and family fun. From the forestry surroundings of western Massachusetts to the big city life of Boston to the serenity of the coastal region, travel nursing in Massachusetts is the choice for the summer!Discover new career opportunities as a traveling nurse in “The Bay State.” Skilled nurses are in high demand all across the state in almost every specialty. Check out the Hot Jobs below for the openings this summer in every region, and talk to your recruiter about how you can start applying for a travel nursing assignment in Massachusetts.Access Nurses’ top picks for touring the state’s rich history…

• Cambridge - Walk the halls of the prestigious Harvard University.
• Plymouth - See where the Pilgrims first landed in the New World.
• Charlestown - Climb aboard the USS Constitution or “Old Ironsides.”

Access Nurses’ top picks for enjoying some fun in the sun…

• Cape Cod - Go whale watching to see them in their natural habitat.
• Nantucket - Rent kayaks or go sailing to enjoy the pristine waters.
• Martha’s Vineyard - Relax and shop the island’s quaint boutiques.

Access Nurses’ top picks for getting your game face on…

• Boston - Experience the passion of Boston fans at any sporting event.
• Springfield - See the home of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
• Attleboro - Practice your swing and play a round of golf.

Learn more about travel nursing in Massachusetts by clicking here.

Hot Jobs

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

Boston, Massachusetts
GI Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Cambridge, Massachusetts
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Everett, Massachusetts
ER
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Leominster, Massachusetts
CCU
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

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

Shiprock, New Mexico
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Tsaile, Arizona
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Seattle, Washington
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Seattle, Washington
Home Health
Positions: Two
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Clackamas, Oregon
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Manteca, California
OR Tech
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: May 12

San Luis Obispo, California
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: June 4

Lafayette, Colorado
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: May 26

Cooperstown, New York
Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 8 and 10-hour days
Start Date: June 6

Valencia, California
Cardiac Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour variables / on-call
Start Date: ASAP

Kansas City, Missouri
Peds Hemodialysis
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Ketchum, Idaho
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Taos, New Mexico
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Jacksonville, Florida
Peri-natal OR
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Denver, Colorado
ICU
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: May 12

Las Vegas, Nevada
L&D
Positions: Eight
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: June

Featured Forum Topic

Travel or Permanent Nursing

I am a fairly new nurse working in Med/Tele for about a year and have 6 years of psych exp. as a casemanager. I really want to get out of Iowa and move somewhere warm and with more opportunity for both my husband and I. I am torn between travel or permenant placements. I have 2 children and three dogs, any good ideas or input.

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Volume 15 Number 3 - May 5th

NurseTV and Access Nurses Launch
Television Show about Nurses

Want to show the nation what it means to be a great nurse? Then grab a camcorder and create a video telling us why you rock as a nurse.
You could be on national TV!

To kick off National Nurse Week 2008, NurseTV is seeking nurses to feature in its nationally-syndicated television show about the real lives of nurses — the intense drama and powerful experiences they encounter while working on the front lines of modern healthcare. The show is set to air this fall on more than 100 television stations across the country.

This casting call is part of a national campaign by NurseTV and its exclusive staffing company partner, Access Nurses, to change the image of nursing in the media.

So if you’re a nurse who is full of passion and heart, with a story captivating enough to match your personality, we want to hear your nurse story! This first-of-its-kind competition begins with National Nurse Week on May 6.

Enter for a Chance to be on National TV:

Submit video applications at NurseTV.com by uploading a two-to-five-minute video that highlights your personality and nursing experiences.

Whether you’re a hospital RN, traveling nurse or working in an alternate healthcare setting, you are encouraged to participate in the casting call. Submissions will be accepted on an on-going basis.

For more information visit www.nursetv.com/casting_call.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas has all the decadence and entertainment a person could ask for, regardless of age. With millions of vibrant lights, dozens of luxury casino resorts, exciting roller coasters and elaborate nightlife, Las Vegas certainly deserves its nickname as “America’s Playground” – and that’s just the beginning. Check out the variety of high-energy shows the city has to offer, lay by the pool and soak up the sunny rays and visit one of the many first class restaurants. The most famous casinos line the Las Vegas Strip, but there’s also the historic downtown Las Vegas.
Weather: High: 80, Low: 56
Population: 591,536
Nearby Cities: Henderson, Summerlin, Spring Valley

Hot Jobs

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

Las Vegas, Nevada
L&D
Positions: Eight
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: June

Shiprock, New Mexico
PACU
Positions: Three
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Tuba City, Arizona
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: ASAP

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

Phoenix, Arizona
PACU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Henderson, Nevada
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Worcester, Massachusetts
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

San Diego, California
SICU
Positions: Seven
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

San Francisco, California
PACU and Adult Neuro ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

St. Louis, Missouri
ER
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Bridgetown, Missouri
Nursery
Positions: Two
Shift: Flexible
Start Date: ASAP

New Port Richey, Florida
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Denver, Colorado
ICU
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: May 12

Santa Barbara, California
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 8 or 10-hour days and evenings
Start Date: May 19

Pomona, California
ER
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Cooperstown, New York
ED
Positions: One
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Hornell, New York
Med Surg
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Nursing Site of the Week

NurseTV Casting Call

Be a part of the NurseTV Casting Call and submit a video about why you love nursing!

Featured Forum Topic

Questioning the Facility

Hey all of you experienced travelers! I am looking for any info you may want to give on what to ask a new facility before you accept an assignment…things you want to be sure of. Thanks!

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To do what nobody else will do, in a way that nobody else can do, in spite of all we go through; that is to be a nurse.
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