Volume 11 Number 7 - September 14th

When nursing becomes a job more than a passion, it’s time to reevaluate.

According to a study in the American Journal of Nursing concerning nurse satisfaction on the job, “more than one-third of respondents in the study reported that they intend to search for a new position in one year, but not necessarily outside of nursing.” The study, by Carol S. Brewer of the University of Buffalo and Christine T. Kovner of New York University, surveyed the work experience of nurses from 35 states who obtained their first license from August 1, 2004 to July 31, 2005 and had been employed for up to 18 months.

This means that new nurses are feeling restless and unsatisfied after just a year of working in the field, but still don’t want to leave the nursing profession. This is a relief considering the nursing shortage has yet to diminish, but there is still cause for concern when nurses lack passion at work after such a short time.

Taking a chance in your career and starting a new life experience by adventuring out into a new location may be the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. For many RNs, travel nursing is the perfect agent of change that allows you to rediscover why you love nursing. Travel nursing also offers an opportunity to take a leadership position where you control and customize assignments according to your lifestyle and needs. Access Nurses in particular is a leading staffing company that takes pride in helping you make the leap into travel nursing. Access Nurses takes care of all the details so you can have a stree-free transition into your travel nursing adventure.

Regardless of your situation, it’s good to evaluate your life and decide if you need to refresh your career before you get too comfortable, or worse, bored. By adjusting your locations, facilities and maybe even specialty, you’re opening yourself up to an exciting change and chance for adventure and rejuvenation.

Nursing Career Guide Checklist

1. Evaluate your career every year. What have you learned? Have you grown professionally and/or personally because of work? Or are you stuck in a monotonous routine? Decide if now is the right time for you to travel.
2. Be clear about your criteria. Are you prepared to apply for something outside your comfort zone? A career in travel nursing requires a level of flexibility and an easy going personality, so be sure youre ready for the change.
3. Talk to other nurses. Ask travel nurses about their experiences. Listen to their stories about where they have gone, what they have learned, and how they stay motivated as a travel nurse.
4. Think about where else your skills can be utilized. You may have worked in Med Surg for years, but maybe you miss the L&D unit. Why not take an assignment in a different specialty? It could mean a boost in pay, better hours or other opportunities.
5. Be ready to apply when opportunity presents itself. Talk to a recruiter at a travel company about what youre looking for and let them do the searching for you. Keep your eyes and ears open about travel positions and new job opportunities, just in case your ideal position is rare.

Travel Nurse City to See: Seattle, Washington

Snuggled between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington is the city of Seattle, Washington, nicknamed “Emerald City” because of the lush Evergreen trees that surround the area. It’s not only the state’s largest city, but it’s the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, which means plenty of activities and entertainment. No trip to Seattle is complete without a trip to the Space Needle, a prominent symbol of the Seattle skyline; Pike Place Market, a smorgasbord of local venders selling food, crafts, knick knacks and jewelry; and one of the countless cafes around the city.
Weather: High: 60, Low: 46
Population: 578,700
Nearby Cities: Bellevue, Renton, Redmond

Hot Travel Nursing Jobs

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

Seattle, Washington
Med Surg
Positions: Two
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: September 16

Seattle, Washington
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: September 16

Columbus, Ohio
Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Altamonte Springs, Florida
SDU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: October 1

Sacramento, California
Peds Oncology
Positions: Six
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: November 5

Las Vegas, Nevada
Med Surg
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: September 24

Thornton, Colorado
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: September 17

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

Clackamas, Oregon
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour variable
Start Date: ASAP

Palo Alto, California
Peds Oncology/BMT
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days and nights rotation
Start Date: ASAP

Palo Alto, California
Peds Solid Organ Trans/Post ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour days and nights rotation
Start Date: ASAP

Palo Alto, California
Post Partum
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days and nights rotation
Start Date: ASAP

Oak Lawn, Illinois
Med Surg, SICU and ICU
Positions: Six
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: September 17 or October 1

Omaha, Nebraska
Tele
Positions: Eight
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Columbia, Missouri
OR, SICU, PACU and Burn ICU
Shift: 8 or 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Hobbs, New Mexico
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days with rotating call
Start Date: September 17

Denver, Colorado
NICU and L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Brand New Nurse Seeking Advice

I’m very new to this field…as a matter of fact, have yet to sign on or take an assignment. I’m currently in Virginia and looking at maybe Texas or Florida.

Anyone with advice to offer me regarding questions to ask, staffing agencies, hidden fees, travel buddies, etc.?

Would really like to chat with someone with some experience in this area.

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