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We are thrilled to announce that Medical Talent has been recognized as one of the highest-ranked travel nursing companies by BluePipes! This prestigious recognition demonstrates our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to both our healthcare professionals and client facilities.

Why Medical Talent?

At Medical Talent, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and support to our travel nurses and allied health professionals. Here’s why we’ve earned a top spot:

Exceptional Support for Healthcare Professionals

Our team is dedicated to offering unparalleled support to our travel healthcare professionals. From the initial job search to the completion of each assignment, we ensure that our travelers have everything they need to succeed and thrive in their careers.

Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Pay

We offer a wide range of benefits and competitive pay packages to our travel nursing professionals. Our goal is to ensure that our team members are well-compensated and have access to the best resources available.

Commitment to Quality and Excellence

Our high ranking by BluePipes reflects our consistent efforts to maintain the highest standards in the industry. We strive to provide quality placements that match the skills and preferences of our healthcare professionals with the needs of our client facilities.

Join the Medical Talent Family

We invite you to become part of the Medical Talent family, where we prioritize your career growth and job satisfaction. Whether you are a healthcare professional seeking exciting travel opportunities or a healthcare facility in need of top-tier staffing solutions, we are here to help you achieve your goals.

Discover why Medical Talent is the top choice for travel nursing professionals across the country. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support, and experience the difference that our commitment to excellence makes.

Thank you for making Medical Talent a top ranked travel nursing company!

The positive reviews given to us throughout the year is the whole reason we are on this list. Medical Talent exists because of healthcare travelers, like you. If you came here as a traveler, considering your next journey, we’re here to help. Every traveler’s journey is important to us. Fill out our quick-apply form to have a recruiter reach out to you within 24 hours and secure your next assignment.

Are you ready to celebrate Nurses Week in style? We’re thrilled to announce a series of exclusive discounts tailored just for you, our incredible nurses! From May 6-12, join us in honoring the dedication, skill, and compassion of healthcare heroes like you. This year, the American Nurses Association has chosen the theme “Nurses Make the Difference,” highlighting the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide.

At Medical Talent, we’re thrilled to join in the celebration by gathering all the best Nurses Week deals, freebies, discounts, goodies, and coupons for our dedicated nurses.

Here’s a sneak peek at the discounts:

Clothing and shoes:

Adidas

30% online/in-store and 15% at outlets

Levis

15% OFF first responder and medical professional

Lululemon

Offers 15% off to First Responders including firefighters, law enforcement, search and rescue, EMTs, and nurses and doctors

Nike

Offers a 10% discount off most items on Nike.com and in the Nike App to eligible first responders and medical professionals in the US

North Face

Join XPLR Pass and get 10% off your first online purchase

Stanley

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: Nurses, First Responders

Beyond

35% off for nurses after verification on ID.me

Brooks

25% off for nurses after verification on ID.me

Scrubs:

Hotels and Travel

Caesar hotel

Up to 30% OFF verify ID.ME

Wyndham

In honor of the #EverydayHeroes fighting on the front lines, we’re offering all essential workers an instant complimentary GOLD membership upgrade

Hyatt

Must use offer code 145029 at time of booking to qualify. The traveling nurse rate varies by participating hotel and is non-commissionable. Terms and conditions apply.

Dollar Car Rental

Up to 25% off for nurses after using ID.me for verification

Hertz Rental Car

Up to 25% off for nurses after using ID.me for verification

Budget Rental Car

Up to 25% off for nurses after using ID.me for verification

Food & Dining:

Chick-Fil-A

Chick-fil-A doesn’t offer a national nurses week discount, but local franchises do – check their website to find your local restaurant

G.O.A.T. Fuel

Get this health-forward energy drink from NFL G.O.A.T. Jerry Rice and his daughter Jaqui Rice Gold for 15% off.

Thrive Market

Thrive Market offers free one year memberships to nurses. Use ID.me for verification.

Hello Fresh

Hello Fresh is offering 55% off and free shipping on their first Hello Fresh box. Plus ongoing 15% off for all nurses.

WELLNESS – VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

Pachamama CBD Oil

30% off for all frontline workers: get it here

GNC

GNC is giving 10% off purchases. Use ID.me for verification

Ritual

Ritual is giving 20% off your first three months. Use ID.me for verification

Natural Cycles

Natural Cycles: Healthcare workers & first-responders get 20% off

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Ready to level up your healthcare career? Medical Talent is here to help. Contact us today and browse our current openings.

Travel nursing has always been a fairly popular niche within the nursing field. And it’s no wonder why – travel nurses get to see all corners of the country, explore new cities on a regular basis, and work with a wide variety of teams to grow their skills. Travel nursing continued to be popular through the pandemic, as added nursing help was needed in hotspots around the United States.

Although we’re through the worst of the pandemic, it’s still a great time to be a travel nurse. Here’s why:

Job Security

You’ve probably heard that there’s a serious talent shortage going on right now in a variety of industries. Healthcare is no exception. The nursing shortage is affecting facilities far and wide, which means your talents as a travel nurse are in high demand. That gives you job security – become a travel nurse, and you can have your pick of placements where you want to work. Plus, you’ll be exposed to a variety of areas within nursing, helping you to explore different specialties and narrow down where you might want to take your career in the future.

Flexibility

Of course, the flexibility of travel nursing is still a great reason to explore this exciting side of nursing. You get to decide when and where you want to work. You can take as long of a break as you’d like in between assignments, or you can go from one assignment to the next. This kind of flexibility is very helpful if you want to plan your schedule around holidays, vacations, family events, etc.

Compensation

While the exorbitant salaries and huge sign-on bonuses of peak pandemic months are behind us, you’ll still be very well compensated as a travel nurse. According to nursejournal.org, the average travel nurse salary is between $3,000 and $7,000 a week in some areas. That can be significantly higher than staff nurse salaries at hospitals, specialty facilities, and nursing or long-term care homes.

Launch Your Travel Nursing Journey With Us

Thinking of becoming a travel nurse, but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place. Medical Talent places skilled travel nurses in top facilities around the country. Contact a recruiter and browse our job openings to learn more and get started.

Travel nursing is a dynamic, exciting, and adventurous career choice. But it’s not all glamorous, especially as we approach the holiday season. If you’re considering a career as a travel nurse or if you’re heading into your first holiday season on the road, there are some challenges to be aware of.

Time Away from Family

Perhaps the biggest difficulty for many travel nurses who are working during the holidays is spending this time of year away from family. It’s tough to be away from the comfort of home during the holidays, especially if you’re working in an entirely different state or the whole way across the country. And since patients need care year-round – even on the major holidays – it’s possible that you won’t have off work on these important dates. You’ll need to make peace with the fact that your job comes with sacrifices; but remember that you’re doing something good for other people and spending your holidays with the patients who need you.

Travel Logistics

Logistics can be a hassle any time of year, but it tends to get even worse around the holidays as more and more people are traveling. Dealing with time zone changes, unfamiliar weather, adjusting to new places, arranging flights, and more can really take a toll – especially if you’re taking on a new assignment for the first time.

Visit nursing.org’s travel nursing page for a list of online resources on everything from packing tips and tax information to networking hints and certification resources.

Licensing

No matter the time of year, licensing can be a challenge for travel nurses. Travel nurses are required to have an active license for every state in which they work, and that can take a lot of planning. Of course, many states are covered under the Compact license agreement, allowing nurses to get just one license. Note that additional certifications might be needed if you’re hired for a specialty position like a role in labor/delivery or the emergency room.

To keep it all straight, trust an experienced travel nurse staffing agency like Medical Talent to help you on your journey.

Get Help with Your Travel Nursing Career

Medical ’ talented recruiters are here for you every step of the way. Contact our team to learn more about how we can help your travel nursing career progress, and browse our current openings here.

Sometimes, the term “travel nursing” conjures images of venturing far and wide, seeing every corner of the country and exploring a new city every few months. And for many travel nurses, that’s exactly what draws them to this area of nursing. But you might be wondering… what if you’d like to stay closer to home while being a travel nurse? Is it even possible?

Let’s take a closer look at local travel nursing and what it entails.

Can you be a travel nurse in your own state or town?

The answer is yes – you can absolutely be a travel nurse in your own state, or even in the town where you live. There are a lot of misconceptions out there that travel nurses must not work in their home state. But this isn’t always the case. Some healthcare facilities – and some staffing agencies – do set geographical restrictions, yes. But you can find out what kind of stipulations an employer has in place before signing on the dotted line if you’d like to avoid these restrictions and work in the same place you already live.

What are the benefits of local travel nursing?

The obvious benefit of local travel nursing is that it allows you to remain close to your home base – and your family. Whether you’d like to stay close to home because of childcare or family obligations, or you’re simply not interested in constantly traveling for your nursing work, you have the option of being a travel nurse in your own state or city.

Another practical benefit of local travel nursing: You don’t have to apply for and receive additional nursing licenses if you don’t plan on traveling out of state. This is especially helpful if you’re living and working in a state that doesn’t offer compact nursing licenses.

How do you land a local travel nursing contract?

How do you become a local travel nurse and start working in a facility close to home? The same way you land any travel nursing contract: by partnering with an experienced travel nursing agency. Medical Talent is your trusted healthcare staffing agency for top travel nursing positions. Our recruiters work closely with you to understand exactly what you’re looking for out of your travel nursing career and find you contracts that suit your needs.

Get Started With Medical Talent

Advance your travel nursing career by partnering with us. Contact the Medical Talent team to speak with a recruiter and get started.

Travel nurses are in high demand right now, and it’s an exciting and dynamic part of the healthcare profession that many are interested in exploring. But it’s not for everyone. How can you know whether a travel nursing career is the right path for you?

Pros of Travel Nursing

One big benefit of travel nursing right now is it pays extremely well. You can negotiate high wages, especially in areas with significant healthcare worker shortages. Travel nursing is also a great way to explore the country and get to know a lot of different cities and landscapes. You’ll meet a wide variety of people and get to work on a wide variety of teams. And because many facilities are open to hiring travel nurses full-time if it’s a great mutual fit, travel nursing can serve as a good way to evaluate an employer before signing on the dotted line.

Cons of Travel Nursing

One con of travel nursing is that you’ll be away from home a lot – you won’t see your family and friends as often as you probably would if you worked close to home. You’ll also have to spend a good deal of time planning your next move and making sure you have contracts lined up if you want a steady income. (A travel nursing staffing agency like Medical Talent can help with this.)

Travel Nursing vs. Traditional Nursing

Traditional nurses get paid time off and can take vacations while still getting paid. Travel nurses don’t have this luxury. Travel nurses, because of the transient nature of their work, aren’t as likely to get involved in office politics and drama as a traditional nurse is. Taxes will probably be a bit more complicated for travel nurses than they are for traditionally employed nurses.

At the end of the day, travel nursing has plenty of benefits. But there are also a few cons to consider. The choice is entirely up to you and what’s best for your lifestyle!

Make The Right Choice For You

Interested in exploring the exciting world of travel nursing? Medical Talent’s Medical Division is here to help. Contact our recruitment team today to launch your journey with us.

Travel nursing is a fun, dynamic, exciting career choice. It also involves constantly putting the needs of others above your own, as do most nursing jobs. Over time, that kind of pressure can affect your work-life balance in a negative way.

Are you a travel nurse? Is your work-life balance feeling a little out of whack? Here are some tips to maintain it:

Practice self-care.

Get enough sleep. Eat well. Exercise. Schedule a spa day or start practicing yoga. Making time for self-care is so important as a nurse. After all, your job, day in and day out, is to care for others – it makes it very easy to forget to look after yourself. Making a point to take care of the little things is the best way to improve your mental wellness and stay fully charged.

Establish a routine.

The life of a travel nurse is filled with irregularities as part of the job. Different assignments, new schedules, new facilities and teams… the list goes on. Throw in a pandemic on top of that and you have a lot of flux. In the midst of a lot of change and uncertainty, it’s very helpful to have your own routine that keeps you grounded. Whether it’s a 10-minute meditation in the morning, or a quiet hour spent reading and drinking tea in the evening before bedtime, sticking to a calming routine of some kind is crucial.

Make time for hobbies.

Don’t forget to make time for the things you love. Whether it’s shopping, playing an instrument, reading, sketching or drawing, cooking, or spending time with loved ones, you don’t want to let work take over the time you have for hobbies and personal time. Doing things outside of work that recharge your social and mental batteries means you’re healthier and more effective when you return to work — and that’s good for the patients under your care.

Try a social media cleanse.

There’s so much negativity out there, and much of it is funneled directly into our eyeballs through social media apps. Consider taking a break from social media so that you aren’t constantly absorbing all that negative content. You’ll be surprised how refreshed you feel after even a week or two away from your social profiles!

Looking for Your Next Travel Nursing Role?

You’ve come to the right place. Medical Talent’s Medical Division is here to help with talented recruiters ready to find your next travel nursing opportunity. Contact our team to learn more and get started.

Working as a travel nurse has many great benefits. High pay, a chance to see the country and explore new cities, the opportunity to work with a variety of teams, resume building… the list goes on. But one drawback of this profession is that you’re away from home a lot. That can make it difficult to maintain relationships back home while you’re out on the road.

Whether it’s a significant other, friends, or family members, there are steps you can take to keep up with the relationships you have back home. Here are some tips:

Use technology to your advantage.

Thankfully, the technology we have at our disposal today makes it easier than ever to maintain relationships even over long distances. Text or call your family members, friends, and significant other on a regular basis – communicating regularly is the key to maintaining any kind of relationship. And video chatting through apps like FaceTime or programs like Skype even allows you to see these people face-to-face. That means you can literally see the people who are most important to you whenever you have time away from work.

Set expectations.

Communicate clearly with your significant other, family members, and friends about when you’ll be available to talk with them, and what your schedule will be in terms of contract length. Get everyone on the same page about when you’re able to talk, and when you’ll be working and/or coming back home, and for how long. That way, no one is left in the dark. Being open and transparent about the expectations you have for communication is the best way to make it work.

Plan ahead.

As a travel nurse, you’ll be well aware of how long your contracts last, whether you’ll be extending them or not, and when you’ll be back home. Plan ahead to see the people you care about when you’re back home – set a date to get dinner, or go shopping, or simply hang out at home. Having that time to look forward to is a great motivator for you and the people who are looking forward to spending time with you back at home.

Take Your Travel Nursing Career to the Next Level

Looking for your next great travel nursing gig? Get in touch with the medical recruitment professionals at Medical Talent by calling 972-694-9399 or contacting us online.