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

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

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

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.”

Travel Nursing in Santa Barbara, California

For the best in small-town charm, big-city adventure and gorgeous beaches, look no further than Santa Barbara. Located just 100 miles from Los Angeles, this coastal city is known as the American Riviera because of its Mediterranean climate, laidback lifestyle and cosmopolitan ambience. There is an abundance of outdoor activities to enjoy, including hiking, surfing, camping and biking. Plus, you ll experience some of the best shopping and entertainment in the downtown area and breathtaking vineyards just outside the city.
Weather: Summer: High: 73, Low: 56 Winter: High: 67, Low: 48
Population: 89,456
Nearby Cities: Los Angeles, Carmel, OjaiHot Jobs for Traveling Nurses in the U.S.

Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!Santa Barbara, California
Neuro ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour days and nights rotating
Start Date: ASAP

Bay Area, California
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 10-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Bay Area, California
Peds Oncology
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour rotating
Start Date: January 2009

Bozeman, Montana
OR
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Steamboat Springs, Colorado
PACU
Positions: Two
Shift: Variable
Start Date: ASAP

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

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

Lufkin, Texas
Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Casper, Wyoming
Med Surg/TCU and Neuro PCU
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days and nights rotating
Start Date: December 15

New York City, New York
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Richmond, Virginia
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Anchorage, Alaska
L&D
Positions: Three
Shift: Days or nights
Start Date: November 17

Brandon, Florida
Neuro PCU
Positions: 10
Shift: Days or nights
Start Date: January 5

Las Vegas, Nevada
Float Pool, Med Surg and Tele
Positions: 10
Shift: Nights
Start Date: January 19

Tuba City, Arizona
Outpatient Clinic and Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Wave Goodbye to Stressful Nurse Shifts

Even the most upbeat travel nurse can feel sluggish from time to time. After all, caring for patients, filling out paperwork, plus trying to juggle a social life can make you feel like your body is stretched to its limits. But when you’re at work, you can’t let stress get you down. Take a tip from Access Nurses on how to keep your energy levels flying high all day (or night) during your travel nurse shift.

Snooze. If you’re hitting the snooze button on your alarm before every nursing shift, you’re missing out on some much needed zzz’s. Getting a solid night of sleep should be a top priority as a nurse so you can ensure the best patient care. As a travel nurse, you have the option to choose a work schedule that complements your lifestyle. If you can’t sleep all the way through the night, take short naps; even just closing your eyes for 10 minutes can give you a burst of energy.

Stride. Sometimes the energy jolt you need is just a short walk away. When you feel yourself dragging halfway through your travel nursing shift, try reaching for your walking shoes instead of that third cup of coffee, and take a quick lap around the neighborhood. Getting outside the four walls of the hospital, plus the combination of exercise and fresh air, is sure to reboot your energy so you can return to work refreshed. Bring along an iPod or a friend as an extra stress-reliever.

Replenish. Your energy-lacking body may be trying to tell you something: you’re hungry or thirsty. But don’t rely on the fatty, sugar-packed vending machine food options. Bring nutrient-rich snacks to work like nuts, fruit or cheese. To keep from unnecessary snacking, explore other possible energy-drainers before reaching for a snack. And a dehydrated body is a tired and unfocused body. So drink up. Water, tea and all-natural juices are your best bets for refreshing your body. Even one cup of java can really help jump start your energy level.

Communicate. Reach out when you need an energy boost. Call that reliable friend while on a break or grab your travel nurse buddy and have a chat when you feel your energy dwindling during your shift. Sharing what’s on your mind or having a good laugh is a sure way to relieve stress. And don’t forget to communicate with your nursing manager. You may not be a permanent staffer, but that shouldn’t keep you from speaking up if you’re stressed out at work. Notify your manager about work-related stresses.

Exhale. The old trick of closing your eyes and counting to ten while breathing in and out still works like a charm for diminishing a rising stress level. When you deprive your body of good oxygen flow, it’s only natural that you’re going to feel off balance. By practicing taking deep, steady breaths throughout the day, you’ll help keep your body and mind centered. You can even combine breathing exercises with light stretching or yoga poses. This is especially true for the shifts when you’re feeling extra stressed.

NurseTV.com Now Features Educational Nursing Articles

With the success of nurse reality television show NurseTV, the premier Website for nurses, NurseTV.com, now features educational articles for nurses and healthcare professionals. Topics range from new technologies for nurses to alternative medical practices. So, after you’ve watched the show or caught up on your favorite NurseTV.com videos, make sure to read the latest articles about the nursing world.

Read the Top Stories:

How to Teach your Most Difficult Patients
by Lara Alspaugh, RN, BSN

Education is a fundamental responsibility of nursing practice. We teach patients and their families. But, not all teaching situations are ideal. We’ve all taken care of the patients who argue with every sliver of information they’re provided and will (read more)

Finding your Voice in the Age of HIPAA
by Selena Chavis

Tell your stories. Sharing your experiences as a nurse can help change and better promote the image of nursing, says Suzanne Gordon, co-author of From Silence to Voice, a book that provides practical advice to nurses on how to effectively communicate (read more)

Nursing Dilemma: Vaccine-Wary Parents
by Steve Goodman

The vaccine debate first arose from a study by British researcher Andrew Wakefield. Published in 1998 in The Lancet, the study suggested there was a connection between the MMR vaccine and autism. It claimed that mercury in the vaccine caused the developmental (read more)

Nursing Forum

The Right Vote for Healthcare?

Is it just me or are any of you confused about how to vote when it comes to the presidential candidates’ take on healthcare? I know we are having a financial crisis, but I want to make sure the future of healthcare isn’t being ignored. Can anybody offer any advice about the different candidates proposed policies? 

Travel Quote

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.”~Marcel Proust

Travel Nurse Hot Jobs

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

New York, New York
Oncology
Positions: One
Shift: 10-hour days
Start Date: ASAP
 
Lowell, Massachusetts
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: December 1
 
El Centro, California
ER
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: November 17
 
Rancho Mirage, California
ER
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
 
Escondido, California
ICU
Positions: Seven
Shift: Nights
Start Date: December 1
 
San Jose, California
NICU
Positions: Three
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: November 17
 
Rawlins, Wyoming
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: December 22
 
Aspen, Colorado
PACU
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: December 1
 
Chinle, Arizona
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: January 5
 
Brownwood, Texas
CCU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
 
Delray Beach, Florida
ICU, Tele and ER Hold
Positions: Nine
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: January 6
 
Stuart, Florida
Tele and PCU
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: January 5
 
Yakima, Washington
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
 
Anchorage, Alaska
L&D
Positions: Three
Shift: Days or nights
Start Date: November 17
 
Las Vegas, Nevada
Float Pool, Med Surg and Tele
Positions: 10
Shift: Nights
Start Date: January 19
 
Salt Lake City, Utah
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Start Date: November 10

The Best Destinations to Fit your Traveling Personality

Whether you crave artistic and musical influence, outdoor adventure or a little peace and quiet, there are fantastic travel nurse assignments to fit your lifestyle. Here is a list of the best destinations – no matter your traveling personality and preferences.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT
The arts take center stage in San Francisco, California and Portland, Oregon. Whether you are an amateur artist or simply enjoy admiring the work of others, you won’t be disappointed in these cities. San Francisco has long been a center for arts and culture of all kinds and is proud of its museums, theatres and craft fairs found all over the city. Portland is an up-and-coming city in the art world, with innovative and artistic roots grounded everywhere from live performance halls to galleries.

ESCAPE and UNWIND
San Diego, California and Sedona, Arizona are just what the doctor ordered for the travel nurse in search of relaxation and rejuvenation. In addition to San Diego’s laid-back personality, the city offers many relaxing getaways, including weekend trips to Julian, wine country tours and resort-style living on the beach. Enjoy life at a slower pace in the quaint desert city of Sedona. There are few places that match the beauty of Red Rock Canyon, especially at sunset, when the famous rocks’ crimson-hue glows even brighter.

MUSIC and LYRICS
Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee will literally be music to your ears during your travel nursing assignment. For music lovers, these cities are pulsing with rhythm and melodies. With more than 200 musical venues playing everything from country to jazz to Rock and Roll, Austin truly deserves its nickname as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” And don’t forget to honor the great musical legends of the past. You can tune into musical history in Nashville, home of great sights like the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

SINGLE and SPIRITED
One is far from the loneliest number when you’re a travel nurse in Los Angeles, California or Miami, Florida. Both cities are entertainment hubs, which never leave a moment of boredom for the traveling singles. L.A. and Miami are defined by their diverse cultures and energetic vibes. Without the worry of paying for rent as a travel nurse in either city, you’re free to indulge in the sights, like snowboarding trips to the mountains in L.A. and lavish nights out on the town in Miami.

THRILLS and DISCOVERY
If adventure is your middle name, you belong in the great outdoors of Great Lakes, Colorado or Santa Fe, New Mexico. These rugged, yet stunning cities are perfect for the travel nurse who craves excitement off the clock too. Grand Lake is home to Rocky Mountain National Forest, a nature-lover’s paradise. Enjoy activities like rafting trips, hiking trails and biking tours. For country-western fun, Santa Fe delivers the best—from horseback riding trips to thrilling rodeo shows. Explore the beautiful terrain by foot or bike or helicopter.