February 15, 2008
Access Nurses Weekly Volume 14 Number 1 February 15, 2008
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Get Your Dream Assignment with the Right Attitude!
The key to having a great travel nursing experience is easy; it's all about attitude.
While preparing for your assignment and during your travels, it is not always going to be possible to control every situation. Bad interviews can happen. You may not always like every single coworker at your nursing job. But the right attitude is your key to success no matter what happens. By applying an upbeat and dedicated attitude, you're sure to have an unforgettable travel nurse assignment.
Flexibility. A flexible state of mind will allow you to adapt to your new surroundings and lifestyle as a travel nurse. With every assignment comes new coworkers, new environments, new procedures, etc. If you’re flexible, you’ll be better prepared to handle the unexpected and the unfamiliar that come with working on a traveling nurse assignment.
Assertiveness. Travel nursing is all about choice; you get to choose where and when you want to work. So enjoy it. Be sure to tell your recruiter what you’re looking for in a travel nursing assignment and don’t settle for less than you deserve. Ask for what you need, as well as what you want. And speak up if you feel unsure about any particular location, hospital or housing.
Organization. Excellent organization skills are vital when you’re moving every three months as a travel nurse. It’s a good idea to keep your paperwork and documents in folders and organize them by assignment so they are easily accessible. Plus, log the dates you start and end an assignment on a calendar so you can give yourself ample time to research your next assignment before your current one finishes.
Desire for challenge. If you’re a travel nurse, you already enjoy challenges. After all, moving to a new city and working with new staffs is all about challenge. But you have to thrive on challenges or the travel nursing lifestyle will overwhelm you. Be prepared to face challenges such as floating to different units, interacting with different cultures, etc.
Strong interpersonal skills. As a travel nurse, you will constantly be changing your work environment and meeting new staffs and patients. Make the transition easier by having a friendly and open-minded attitude at work. The permanent staff will be more susceptible to you as a newcomer to the hospital. Also, good communication skills and a sense of humor will go a long way.
Optimism Nothing ruins an assignment like a bad attitude. Remember that there is always an upside to every situation. Try and focus on the good when you’re at work, home or play. By maintaining a positive outlook, even when times are rough, you’ll be less likely to stress out or get frustrated.
Nurse for the Needy
Jan Ingram's hospital has no walls and no beds. She's a parish nurse who takes care of an entire community...one person at a time.
Cincinnati, Ohio
As one of the state's biggest cities, Cincinnati is naturally a culturally diverse and exciting area of Ohio. This booming metropolitan is located in the southwestern corner of the state and hosts a slew of festivals throughout the year. A popular event is Oktoberfest, the second largest in the world of its kind, celebrating the large German heritage in the city. Cincinnati also has several music and theatre venues, a variety of restaurants and numerous parks.
Weather: High: 64, Low: 44
Population: 368,868
Nearby Cities: Norwood, Reeding, Blue Ash
Get Your Dream Assignment with the Right Attitude!
The key to having a great travel nursing experience is easy; it's all about attitude.
While preparing for your assignment and during your travels, it is not always going to be possible to control every situation. Bad interviews can happen. You may not always like every single coworker at your nursing job. But the right attitude is your key to success no matter what happens. By applying an upbeat and dedicated attitude, you're sure to have an unforgettable travel nurse assignment.
Flexibility. A flexible state of mind will allow you to adapt to your new surroundings and lifestyle as a travel nurse. With every assignment comes new coworkers, new environments, new procedures, etc. If you’re flexible, you’ll be better prepared to handle the unexpected and the unfamiliar that come with working on a traveling nurse assignment.
Assertiveness. Travel nursing is all about choice; you get to choose where and when you want to work. So enjoy it. Be sure to tell your recruiter what you’re looking for in a travel nursing assignment and don’t settle for less than you deserve. Ask for what you need, as well as what you want. And speak up if you feel unsure about any particular location, hospital or housing.
Organization. Excellent organization skills are vital when you’re moving every three months as a travel nurse. It’s a good idea to keep your paperwork and documents in folders and organize them by assignment so they are easily accessible. Plus, log the dates you start and end an assignment on a calendar so you can give yourself ample time to research your next assignment before your current one finishes.
Desire for challenge. If you’re a travel nurse, you already enjoy challenges. After all, moving to a new city and working with new staffs is all about challenge. But you have to thrive on challenges or the travel nursing lifestyle will overwhelm you. Be prepared to face challenges such as floating to different units, interacting with different cultures, etc.
Strong interpersonal skills. As a travel nurse, you will constantly be changing your work environment and meeting new staffs and patients. Make the transition easier by having a friendly and open-minded attitude at work. The permanent staff will be more susceptible to you as a newcomer to the hospital. Also, good communication skills and a sense of humor will go a long way.
Optimism Nothing ruins an assignment like a bad attitude. Remember that there is always an upside to every situation. Try and focus on the good when you’re at work, home or play. By maintaining a positive outlook, even when times are rough, you’ll be less likely to stress out or get frustrated.
Hot Jobs
Contact your recruiter to inquire about the following jobs!
Cincinnati, Ohio ER
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
Boston, Massachusetts Cardiac SICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
Dallas, Texas NICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
Vancouver, Washington Med Surg and Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
Gallup, New Mexico ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP
Casper, Wyoming TCU
Positions: One
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: ASAP
Denver, Colorado OR, Tele, Oncology
Positions: Eight
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP
New Bern, North Carolina OR
Shift: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Start Date: February 18 or 25
Peoria, Illinois Peds ICU, Surgical Floor, Ortho, Neuro and Rehab Floor
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
Peoria, Illinois Neuro ICU and CVICU
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP
Birmingham, Alabama Med Surg Neuro and Med Surg GI
Shift: 12-hour night rotation
Start Date: February 18
Santa Barbara, California PICU and ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP
Buffalo, New York OR
Positions: Six
Shift: 8 or 10-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP
Sacramento, California Med Surg and Tele Float
Positions: 25
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: April 21
Macon, Georgia CVICU
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP
West Hills, California OR
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days, plus on-call
Start Date: ASAP
Augusta, Georgia ICU
Positions: Eight
Start Date: ASAP
Rockledge, Florida Med Surg
Positions: Three
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
Palm Coast, Florida ER
Positions: One
Shift: 3 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP
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