September 5, 2008
Access Nurses Weekly Volume 17 Number 3 September 5, 2008
News
Fall in Love with a New Travel Nurse Season!
There is a moment when you just know the fall season has begun—the temperature cools, the sun sets a little earlier, you start craving the taste of pumpkin pie and you can’t wait for the holidays. That time has arrived! Yes, summer has ended and it’s time to experience the joys of travel nursing in fall. With a new season comes a new opportunity for travel nurses to get a fresh perspective, try something different and reenergize their career. Here are Access Nurses’ top picks for travel nursing destinations this season:
San Francisco, California
California is a long-time favorite destination for travel nursing, and San Francisco offers the best of the fall season for travelers. The city is a wonderful medley of sights, sounds and cultures. And with the harvest season in full bloom, travel nurses will be glad they’re just a short drive from Napa Valley wine country.
Boston, Massachusetts
New England knows how to do the fall season up right. Travel nurses can enjoy all the best aspects of the season in Boston as they tour the historic, cobble-stoned streets while admiring the vibrant red, orange and yellow-hued foliage. Plus, sporting events are huge in Boston in the fall, so be sure to catch a game.
Austin, Texas
This southern beauty of a town will help travel nurses soak up a little more sunshine since it has sunny skies throughout much of the fall months, but you’ll still get to see the leaves change colors. And autumn is a season to celebrate in Austin. From film festivals to street fairs to music festival—the city is ready to play.
Portland, Oregon
Pack your favorite jacket and bring your laidback attitude to the fun and innovative city of Portland. Travel nurses seeking a mix of metropolitan and outdoor lifestyle will feel right at home here. The city has miles of hiking and cycling trails that are great even when the weather cools down, plus a thriving downtown filled with music venues and art galleries.
Vote for your Favorite Recruiter!
Healthcare Traveler magazine is accepting nominations for the “best of the best” recruiters from travel nurse staffing companies.
From now until October 1, 2008, you can nominate your favorite Access Nurses recruiter for the “Recruiter of the Year” award. Cast your ballot online at www.HealthcareTraveler.com.
Each traveling nurse may nominate one recruiter. The recruiter who receives the most votes will appear within the “Recruiters of the Year Showcase” in the December 2008 issue of Healthcare Traveler.
Hot Jobs
Contact your recruiter to inquire about the following jobs!
Boston, Massachusetts Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: 10-hour days
Start Date: ASAP
Boston, Massachusetts NICU
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
Sonora, California L&D and OB
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
Santa Maria, California Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
San Jose, California ICU
Positions: 18
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: October 6
Anaheim, California ICU
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP
Fountain Valley, California ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
Fall River Mills, California LTC LPN
Positions: One
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: ASAP
Mesa, Arizona ER
Positions: Three
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP
Phoenix, Arizona OR
Positions: Two
Shift: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP
Tucson, Arizona Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP
Kayenta, Arizona Outpatient
Positions: Three
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP
Springfield, Missouri OR
Positions: Three
Shift: 8-hour evenings
Start Date: ASAP
Sioux City, Iowa ER
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP
Omaha, Nebraska Tele
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nigthts
Start Date: ASAP
Chicago, Illinois Med Surg and Tele
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
Washington D.C. MICU, SICU and PACU
Positions: 15
Shift: 8 and 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP
Williamsville, New York ER
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
Denver, Colorado Endoscopy
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP
Salt Lake City, Utah OR
Positions: Two
Shift: Variable days
Start Date: ASAP
Panama City, Florida NICU
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP
Featured Forum Topic
Going Back to School
I currently have a BA in a non-nursing field. I am wanting to go back to school to work on being an RN. My intentions are to continue on to get an MSN, perferrably as an NP or CNS. Since my intentions are to pursue an MSN, does it make a difference whether I have an ADN or BSN. Will not pursuing a BSN affect me? I would appreciate any recommendations.
On the Lighter Side
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain