Volume 16 Number 2 - June 27th

As a travel nurse, you’re familiar with moving. A lot. With the help of Access Nurses, every 13 weeks you pack up your life and head off to a new travel nursing adventure, where you’ll try to create a comfortable living space all over again. Though it would be easy to forgo decorating and just accept your surroundings, why not embrace your temporary residence and make it something special—a place you want to come back to after a long shift at the hospital?

Adding pizzazz to your décor doesn’t have to be a strenuous or expensive activity. Here are some simple and inexpensive tricks for going from blah to beautiful and turning your travel nursing apartment into a home.

Use Nature as Decoration.
Owning house plants as a travel nurse isn’t very practical. Even silk plants can be annoying to take with you when you move every few months. But that doesn’t mean you need to forgo color and life in your apartment. Having a fresh vase full of flowers will add a burst of color and cheer when you walk into the room. You can make a fun and edible decoration by using big bowls of fruit as centerpieces. Or, bottle up beach sand and sea shells from your coastal travel nurse assignment and display it as artwork.

Little Changes, Big Difference.
Since free housing and furniture are part of the travel nurse package, you don’t need to break the bank to make your apartment pop; it’s all about accessorizing. Little changes like adding a floor rug or adding some throw pillows can make a big difference and show off your personality and creativity too. Look for reasonably-priced rugs, lamps and other home decor at local craft fairs, flea markets and thrift stores.

Do-it-Yourself Artwork.
As a travel nurse, you may not be looking to invest in expensive art, but you don’t have to settle for bare, white walls either. You can create unique and personal artwork to adorn your apartment. Fill a shadow box with mementos from previous travel assignments to hang on the wall. Frame unusual items from your travels like maps from your road trip through Arizona or a subway ticket from a weekend trip to New York. Design a collage of your favorite travel nursing snapshots.

Clear Out the Clutter.
This may sound like a cleaning tip, but it’s actually an easy and cheap decorating tip. Clearing the counters and surfaces—from the piles of mail in the entry way to the clothes and knick-knacks scattered in every room—will give your apartment a clean and modern upgrade. Besides, clutter and a mobile lifestyle just don’t mix. Designate areas for all of your belongings, like having a basket for mail and magazines or only displaying your favorite pictures and collectibles and storing the rest in a closet.

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina, is made up of mostly charming residential areas and friendly residents. But mixed in with the neighborhoods, is an extensive downtown skyline and a fantastic variety of attractions and entertainment, including botanical gardens, historic plantations, museums and art centers. Experience the diversity of the city with the many restaurants and cultural fairs throughout the year.
Weather: Summer: High: 83, Low: 63 Winter: High: 61, Low: 39
Population: 664,332
Nearby Cities: Gastonia, Hickory, Albemarle

Hot Jobs

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

Charlotte, North Carolina
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Elk City, Oklahoma
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
CCU and ICU
Positions: Six
Shift: 8-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Santa Barbara, California
ICU
Positions: Eight
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Sacramento, California
ER
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour variable
Start Date: July 7

Atchison, Kansas
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Bel Air, Maryland
IMC
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Westminster, Colorado
ER
Shift: 12-hour days, evenings and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Columbia, Missouri
CICU and Step-Down
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Amarillo, Texas
Psych
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Bakersfield, California
NICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Las Vegas, Nevada
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

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

Englewood, Colorado
PCU
Positions: One
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Best Travel Companies

Can anyone shed some light on the best travel companies to work for? I’m looking for top pay and consistent communication. Thanks for any help!

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Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly, with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your profession.

Volume 16 Number 1 - June 20th

Nursing without Borders

In her first nursing experience outside the U.S., former travel nurse Kathy W.H. journeyed to Iraq, where she works as an Occupational Health nurse.
Kathy W.H.’s nursing skills go beyond the borders of the United States. After working in healthcare as an LPN, RN and travel nurse for nearly 30 years, she’s taken her nursing skills overseas to Baghdad, Iraq.Now, she works as a civilian contractor for Comprehensive Health Services (CHS), a leading independent workforce health management company, doing Occupational Health. She is one of four medical personnel with CHS to administer physicals to Iraq citizens.

“This is a major accomplishment here in Iraq because medical care is not the greatest for the Iraq citizens,” said Kathy, a 50-year-old mother of two from Chattanooga, Tenn. “The citizens are so grateful for this medical care and express their appreciation for each and everything we do for them. They never forget your name or the kindness that you have showed to them.”

When a friend encouraged her to apply for the job, Kathy took a chance and submitted an application online. After being accepted, she spent a week living in barracks training with the military through the CRC, including instruction on what to do in case she is taken hostage. Armed with the bare essentials—a six-month supply of medicine, basic toiletries and the CHS-issued uniforms—Kathy began her journey.

“Every day I pray and ask God to help me in this new venture and to help make it successful,” said Kathy. “In my heart, something told me it was meant to be. I wanted to see how things were handled in a time of war, especially medical care.”

A typical day for Kathy starts at 8 a.m., when she comes to the office to set up before beginning the physicals. For Iraqis who pass a written and oral language test and the security CI screening, Kathy gives a complete physical exam, including drug screenings and blood tests. She works 12 hours a day, six days a week, plus she’s on call 24 hours a day.

“It has been really interesting [being] a part of getting everything set up. We walked in with only the supplies CHS had for us. Starting from the ground up was a great experience…something that will help me in my career on down the road.”

Kathy has worked in a variety of nursing specialties, but this is her first time working as an RN outside the U.S. Her contract is for a year, and she plans to extend for another year before returning to work as a travel nurse for Access Nurses.

“I only worked with Access Nurses for six months, but it was a great six months,” she said.

Until then, Kathy is grateful for her current situation and her experience thus far.

“This has been one of the most rewarding jobs in my career,” she said. “Always meeting someone new and with a different story to share with you—stories of happiness and sadness—but ones that will always be with you the rest of your life. My heart only gets larger every time I hear one of those stories.”

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Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is a booming metropolis, packed with many world-class museums and restaurants. Chicago is not only Illinois largest city, it s the third most populous in the nation. With big cities come a variety of entertainment and diverse culture. There are dozens of comedy clubs, music venues and performance theatres. Be sure to check out a sports game; after all, Chicago has four major professional teams to choose from (Bears, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox).
Weather: Summer: High: 76, Low: 56 Winter: High: 44, Low: 28
Population: 2,873,790
Nearby Cities: Evanston, Wheaton, Geneva



Hot Jobs

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

Chicago, Illinois
Cath Lab
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Rancho Mirage, California
Open Heart Recovery
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Brooklyn, New York
Endoscopy/GI Lab
Positions: Eight
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Anaheim, California
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Charleston, South Carolina
OR
Positions: One
Shift: Variable days
Start Date: ASAP

Augusta, Georgia
Burn ICU
Positions: Four
Shift: Two days and two nights, with rotating
Start Date: ASAP

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

Taos, New Mexico
OR and Med Surg
Positions: Two
Shift: Flexible 12-hour
Start Date: ASAP

Westminster, Colorado
Neuro Trauma ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Peach Springs, Arizona
Ambulatory Care and Out Patient
Positions: One
Shift: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Start Date: June 27

Pinion, Arizona
ER, Urgent Care, Ambulatory and Out Patient
Positions: Three
Shift: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Richmond, Virginia
Case Management and Utilization Review
Positions: Two
Shift: 8 and 10-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Orlando, Florida
OR and CVOR
Positions: Three
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

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

Homer, Arkansas
OB/GYN
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: End of June

Kansas City, Missouri
NICU
Positions: Four
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Atchison, Kansas
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Traveling with Family

I am a fairly new nurse thinking about travel nursing to find just the right place to settle down with the family. We want to move somewhere warm. Any ideas?

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Life is either a great adventure or nothing.

-Helen Keller

Volume 15 Number 9 - June 13th

Fast-paced schedules, demanding shifts and long hours—Oh, the life of a nurse on the job. Nursing professionals are at high risk for experiencing feelings of burnout. But you can fight through the stresses and rejuvenate your career through travel nursing. Read on to learn how you can be a nurse who chooses to kick the nursing blues to the curb and get back to your energetic, motivated and passionate self again by becoming a travel nurse.

Open yourself up.
Travel nursing exposes you to a variety of staffs, personalities and cultures during your assignments. Don’t shy away from developing friendships at work. Your coworkers are the ones who know firsthand what you encounter day in and day out at the hospital. Forming a bond with your fellow staff will create a warmer environment and make work a more inviting place. And as a travel nurse, you have the luxury of being selective of your working environment when accepting your assignments.

Move your body.
Sure you’re constantly on the move at the hospital, but it’s important to engage in activities outside of work too. Travel nurses enjoy a flexible work schedule that allows ample time for fun and play when you’re off the clock. Whether you enjoy running, playing basketball, bike riding or rock climbing—you’ll have the time to do it all. Plus, working out is a great stress-reliever which will help you stay focused and motivated.

Learn to relax.
You’re going to experience stress as a nurse; that’s a given. But one of the great benefits of travel nursing is the freedom you’ll feel. You have a recruiter and travel liaison to guide you through the ins and outs of your assignment, from start to finish. They take care of the work, so you can focus on the job you love and the free time you need. You can relax knowing that you have a team of dedicated travel specialists there to ensure you have the best assignment possible.

Explore new challenges.
Stress has a harder time grabbing hold of the nurse who’s always seeking new adventures in her career. You can avoid stress buildup by embracing variety—whether in job location or nursing specialty. Travel nursing provides a unique opportunity for RNs to avoid monotony in a nursing career. The traveling nurse lifestyle is a breath of fresh air for nurses stuck in a rut. You can enjoy different work environments, plus experience cities all over the country while giving your career a much-needed boost.

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City to See!

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is renowned for its unique culture and the city hosts a number of fun fairs. Another favorite is the Charleston Maritime Festival, featuring the Charleston to Bermuda Race. Explore the history of Charleston through a wide variety of museums and architecture. Plus, because of the city’s rich culture, be sure to check out the numerous fantastic restaurants integrating the flavors of West African, southern American and French cuisine.
Weather: High: 76, Low: 55
Population: 118,270
Nearby Cities: North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Hanaham

Hot Jobs

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

Charleston, South Carolina
OR
Positions: One
Shift: Variable day shift
Start Date: ASAP

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

Torrance, California
NICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

San Jose, California
Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 8 to 10-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

San Francisco, California
ICU and Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts
Start Date: ASAP

Bakersfield, California
PACU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Chico, California
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Rochester, New York
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Ketchum, Idaho
L&D, PP and Mother Baby
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Chicago, Illinois
Peds Float
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Silverdale, Washington
Nursery
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Sun City, Arizona
ICU
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Kansas City, Missouri
L&D, Post Partum and Mother Baby
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Anchorage, Alaska
LPN (Outpatient Clinic)
Positions: One
Shift: 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Start Date: July 7

Billings, Montana
ICU
Positions: Five
Shift: Nights and weekends
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Seeking Advice from Experienced Travelers

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. Thanks!

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“If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges.”
Pat Riley

Volume 15 Number 8 - June 6th

It’s impossible to ignore the cost of gas anymore. The prices aren’t just slowly sneaking up every few months; now they are making noticeable leaps every couple of days. And it’s the same in every state across the country. If you aren’t already feeling the effects in your wallet, it’s only a matter of time.

As a nurse, do you really want to spend all of your hard-earned paycheck at the gas pump? Wouldn’t you rather put that money toward a weekend getaway, a new gadget or some other luxury? Travel nurses have the unique advantage to elude the rising cost of gas. Travel nursing offers RNs the opportunity to work in public transit-friendly areas and opting for alternate modes of transportation, which will do yourself, your wallet and the environment a favor.

Choosing to take public transportation is an obvious cost-efficient alternative to driving a personal automobile. You will also save on time spent stuck in traffic. Subway and metro systems in New York City and Washington D.C. are well-known for their convenience in transporting locals and tourists all over the city. You’ll feel more like a local in both New York and D.C. since the percentage of residents who use public transportation is 54 percent and 34 percent, respectively.

You can also partake in public transportation above ground like buses in Chicago and street cars in San Francisco. The bus and street car routes reach all corners of these big cities, making it easy for you to get from home to work, work to home and all the other places in between. Purchasing a monthly pass will save you even more money, and you won’t have to worry about dealing with traffic. Bring a book or your iPod with you and just enjoy the ride.

Save money and get a workout during your commute, by taking a travel assignment in biker-friendly cities like Portland and Boulder. Biking is like walking for residents in these cities. With miles of bike paths and a high percentage of bike commuters, you’ll want to grab a helmet and ride right along side the locals. And since you aren’t confined to any bus or subway schedule, you have the freedom to travel where and when you want.

Not ready to make the transition into alternate commuter travel? Access Nurses makes it easy for nurses who want to take their cars with them on assignment. In addition to working with the best properties, Access Nurses places nurses in convenient housing located near the healthcare facility. So you can still keep the amount of time spent in the car to a minimum during your travel assignment.

No matter how you choose to cut back on fill-ups at the gas station, travel nursing makes it easy. Talk to your recruiter about finding a travel nursing assignment in a public transit-friendly city. And your wallet will appreciate the effort too.

Hot Jobs

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

Thousand Oaks, California
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Witchita, Kansas
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

San Jose, California
Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 8 and 10-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Chicago, Illinois
Tele
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Taos, New Mexico
OR and Med Surg
Shift: Flexible 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Westminster, Colorado
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Sonora, California
Med Surg
Positions: Five
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: June 10

Dayton, Ohio
Tele
Positions: Four
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Tucson, Arizona
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: July 7

Manhattan, New York
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: June 30

Featured Forum Topic

Owning a Home as a Traveler

I was wondering if you all keep your house as you travel? Thanks so much. I have traveled before, I just never owned a house while I did it.

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Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.
~ Brian Tracy

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.

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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.
Anonymous

Volume 15 Number 2 - April 25th
Miles of Mother Nature’s gorgeous handiwork, friendly faces wherever you look, rich culture and heritage and much more: Welcome to America’s Heartland!

In the middle of the country lies some of the most beautiful cities and rewarding travel nurse assignments for the summer. Step out of your comfort zone and discover the jewels of the Midwest for your next travel nursing adventure with Access Nurses.

Picture yourself in…Kansas!

Learn about travel nursing opportunities in Kansas by clicking here.
Plus, check out the Hot Jobs section below.

Picture yourself in…Missouri!

Learn about travel nursing opportunities in Missouri by clicking here.
Plus, check out the Hot Jobs section below.
Picture yourself in…North Dakota!

Learn about travel nursing opportunities in North Dakota by clicking here.
Plus, check out the Hot Jobs section below.
Picture yourself in…Wyoming!

Learn about travel nursing opportunities in Wyoming by clicking here.
Plus, check out the Hot Jobs section below.

Hot Jobs

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

Minot, North Dakota
Ortho/Neuro
Positions: One
Shift: 8 and 12-hour days and evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Liberal, Kansas
Psych
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Columbia, Missouri
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Casper, Wyoming
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Thorton, Colorado
Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: May 18

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

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

Seattle, Washington
NICU
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Shiprock, New Mexico
PACU
Positions: Three
Shift: Days
Start Date: April 28

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

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

Kissimmee, Florida
CVOR
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Idaho Falls, Idaho
ICU and OR
Positions: Five
Shift: 8 and 12-hour evenings and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Los Angeles, California
MICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: May 12

Lebanon, New Hampshire
PICU
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour rotation
Start Date: April 28

Salinas, California
CCU and ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Santa Barbara, California
Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and nights rotation
Start Date: May 19

Los Angeles, California
ER
Positions: Three
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Summer Travel Nursing

I’m wondering where the best travel assignments are for the summer? I’d love to go off the beaten path and try somewhere other than the West Coast, but still someplace warm and beautiful. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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When you’re a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours.
~Author Unknown