Traveler Stories

Read more about the exciting world of travel nursing with NurseZone's traveler stories.

Traveler Embraces Adventures of the Southwest
Adventure and excitement never seem to elude Jeanne Alford, RN, a critical care nurse on assignment with travel staffing company American Mobile Healthcare. After working at the same facility in South Bend, Indiana for more than 25 years, Alford decided it was time for a change and packed her bags to head out West.

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Travel RN Crosses Paths with Famous Actor
For Brooke Cohen, RN, what seemed like a normal day on assignment at a pediatric oncology unit in Oakland, California, turned out to be much more when she met comedian, Robin Williams, during her rounds.

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Tips for "Going Green" on the Road
From using cloth grocery bags at the local market to reducing electricity use, there are countless ways that travel nurses can help save the environment and go green while on assignment.

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How to Outsmart the Economy as a Travel Nurse
Between the inflated cost of gas, sky-high food prices and weak consumer confidence, it’s no wonder that everyone is buzzing about the ailing economy. But RNs with experience and a will for adventure can easily get ahead during these uncertain economic times with a career as a travel nurse.

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Kaiser Facilities Hit the Mark with Travel Nurses
As the nation’s largest nonprofit health care organization—with 32 medical centers across nine states—it is no wonder that Kaiser Permanente offers a plethora of top-rate travel nursing opportunities across a broad range of specialties.

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Traveling Around America …Together
What many RNs do not know about travel nursing is how easy and fun it is to travel with a spouse, significant other or best friend. Seeing the country, exploring fresh places and making new friends is even more fun when you have someone to share these experiences with.

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