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Rehab Therapy Jobs Opportunities

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Permanent & Travel Therapy Jobs

For allied health professionals eager to climb the therapy career ladder, it’s about jobs, jobs! 50 States Staffing offers high paying employment opportunities from coast to coast. Our rehab therapy jobs include rewarding permanent or travel therapy jobs and feature: physical therapist jobs, speech therapist jobs and COTA jobs in some of the nation’s best healthcare facilities; a fact we are proud to report, when over 80% of our client base ranks consistently in Americas Best Hospitals of U.S. News & World Report.

Rehab Therapy Jobs Benefit Both Travel and Permanent Lifestyles

Freedom and flexibility come in the form of travel therapy jobs from 13 to 26 weeks and permanent jobs. Members of our full-time team enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Tax advantage plan
  • Licensure Reimbursement
  • Round Trip Travel Reimbursement
  • Free Unlimited Online Continuing Education Credits
  • Company matched 401(k) plan
  • Referral Bonuses, and more

Rehab Therapy Jobs in Diverse Clinical Settings Span All 50 U.S. States!

Our consultants work closely with therapists to determine their preferences, and tailor the ideal living arrangement in exciting U.S. cities that span all 50 states; a wide range of geography also provides the chance to work in diversified settings that include top rated teaching hospitals, outpatient centers, rehab centers and skilled nursing facilities. Given the specific needs of your therapist career, and success in permanent or travel therapy jobs, arrangements can easily be made to renew rehab therapy jobs year after year.

View a sample of permanent rehab therapy jobs and travel therapy jobs.

 

 

 

This May is Oncology Nursing Month

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

A Great Time to Apply for Rewarding Travel Nurse Jobs Across the USA

For nurses, Springtime is a season full of recognition and appreciation, with Oncology Nursing Month one of several national healthcare events that’s celebrated throughout the month of May. For R.N.s guiding patients through cancer treatment and recovery, the theme chosen by the Oncology Nursing Society couldn’t ring truer: oncology nurses ARE exceptional people, providing extraordinary care.

We’re Dedicated to Staffing Exceptional Nurses

oncology nurse50 States Staffing is dedicated to finding exceptional nurses and placing them in rewarding R.N. jobs in all fifty U.S. states! Take advantage of our online career resources that put you on the fast track to unlimited free continuing education credits, salary, testing information and more! If you love mixing travel with high paying nursing careers in a sub specialty, or area of advanced practice nursing, exploring the possibilities in travel nursing careers is a great way to do that, as well as touch a lot of lives and help a lot of people.

And While You’re At It…

Don’t forget to check in with the Oncology Nursing Society for more ideas on how to spread the word in your community about this special month in healthcare. You can also wear, tote along or decorate your office with ONS necessities in honor of Oncology Nursing Month.

While May is a time for R.N.s trained to lead in the transformation of cancer care, it’s also an ideal time for a fresh start in a variety of professional nursing roles. Find out today why so many professionals choose 50 States Staffing as their travel nursing agency. And, it’s simple to get started, simply  apply online !

Learn more about the PBDS Nursing Test and Assessment

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

The Performance Based Development System (PBDS) nursing assessment test measures a nurses’ ability to think critically at critical times – i.e. when saving a life matters most. It’s being used by more than 500 healthcare employers nationwide to measure a nurse’s communication and technical skills and is a “must pass” for travel nurses and staff RNs in search of nurse jobs with major healthcare employers (across all specialties: Med-surg nurses, OR nurses, NICU and ER nurses…)

“The PBDS test seems to be a huge topic when speaking to travelers,” said Deb Bacurin, RN and Clinical Coordinator from the travel nurse staffing firm, 50 States Staffing.

Ms. Bacurin said seasoned nurses fear the multiple-choice test for a number of reasons. First, many haven’t been exposed to such rigorous competency testing in years – some since nursing school. Second, though many excel in their nursing job, they may not be the best at explaining the pathophysiological aspects of certain conditions in a virtual environment. The PBDS nursing test requires nurses to view videos of simulated patient scenarios and write down all steps necessary to effectively manage a particular clinical situation.

PBDS assessment methods continue to grow in popularity among major health systems. Healthcare employers find that testing nurses improves patient safety and outcomes and is ideal for weeding out ‘less than competent’ nurses. In fact as a new hire, most travel nurses get only one shot at passing the PBDS test. Few hospitals offer retakes. If competency testing isn’t yet part of best practice recruiting at a facility, it soon will be. It’s fast becoming a preferred method in sourcing the best candidates.

Inasmuch as some nurses may object or feel offended by the PBDS test assessment or similar nursing test, performance-based assessments are a fact of life now – in the  nursing career and other professions. Measuring human performance in quantifiable terms is the new generation of financial accountability in healthcare, especially since payroll is a hospital’s single most controllable operating cost.

To prepare for the PBDS test

If you’re new to travel nursing or have traveled for years and have yet to encounter a PBDS nursing test, you’ll want to discuss the role free continuing education units play in helping you prepare for the PBDS nursing test and for future assignments. This can be done by contacting a reputable travel nursing agency, such as 50 States Staffing, to find out which hospitals rely on PBDS nurse testing and what specifically to expect from individualized PBDS tests. Competency test questions and testing modalities vary among providers. You can also click on travel nurse career resources for more information.

Staying current on healthcare information technologies, new modes of care and communication has never been more important for nurses. Nursing Continuing Education Units with 50 States Staffing are unlimited. Our free CEU courses satisfy State Board of Nursing Requirements and will satisfy YOU! Get in touch with a staffing expert at 50 States Staffing today—call us at 800-996-2206 or apply online!

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Nursing Informatics is a Hot Career, Easing USA into a Widespread Global Transition to Electronic Healthcare Records

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Learn more in Part One of this two Part Series

More healthcare providers are moving from paper files to electronic medical records—take Denmark hospitals, where 100% of doctors and nurses have ditched their clipboards in favor of wireless handheld computers. Dozens of countries are on track to do the same, including the American healthcare system.

To smooth the transition, registered nurses trained in Nursing Informatics both manage and communicate computerized patient data; learn more here about Nursing Informatics is, and how it benefits perioperative nurses and patients alike.nursing informatics

Nursing Informatics Specialists can also work in acute or ambulatory care. If you are a travel nurse with a penchant for computers, as well as highly efficient at accurately charting every medical detail, getting on track to a career in Nursing Informatics is a check mate career move toward a healthy six figure salary!

For travel nurses who find themselves resisting the high tech, don’t automatically discount yourself as unable to get on board with e-health records.

According to Debbie Bacurin, R.N., former nurse manager of an ED, initiation into a new way of operating is tough, but well worth the effort.

“When I implemented computerized documentation into my ED, it was very difficult for the nurses to make this transition—but when I visited that same ED about 6 yrs after implementation, it was as easy for them as taking vital signs. It was wonderful for the nursing staff to know that everyone’s standards were being met—from the CMS to The Joint Commission!”

Are you a progressive in the healthcare industry who wants to see Nursing Informatics in action? For those travel nurses working in operating room and med/surg jobs, interested in “a day in the life” of a Nursing Informatics Specialist, tune into this interview with an R.N, at Boston Children’s Hospital.

How Nursing Informatics Benefits the Patient

Nursing Informatics Specialists have thousands of case studies for comparative review at their fingertips, with the ability to access a large patient population for cross-reference on best treatments. Nursing Informatics is also an ideal database for storing names and images of medicines, so that the patient can help his practitioner identify drugs by sight—handy when some are unsure of a pharmaceutical’s official name.

Since Nursing Informatics helps to better treat patients’ side conditions, like diabetes or ulcers, it’s no wonder why healthcare systems as large as Kaisier Permanente are taking on the VA Kaiser Project—in which Nursing Informatics Specialists are being recruited in impressive numbers at even better salaries; part 2 of this blog series will elaborate!

The technology at the Nursing Informatics Specialist’s fingertips creates the following advantages:

  • It’s easier to share patient outcomes across disciplines.
  • Automated systems make it easier for R.N.s to document all the work they do.
  • Electronic records identify trends and sets benchmarks.
  • Automated systems, at the center of Health IT, make the case for increased resource allocation.

Why you need to tune into our Part 2 Installment on Nursing Informatics!

If you think your career as a travel nurse is leading you steadily up the ladder, tune into this blog next week when we reveal the steps and resources necessary for starting an entry-level Nursing Informatics career, and working your way up to Chief Nursing Information Officer! Your journey starts by letting a leading nurse staffing agency match your talents to a cutting edge healthcare facility—where nursing staff is on track to achieving literacy in the finer points of Health IT! Call 800-996-2206 or apply online today!

RNs, Want to Live and Work Fit? Heres Where.

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

The WellPoint Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine recently released their report on the 50 ‘most travel nurse fitnessfit’ cities in the U.S. Their American Fitness Index was developed by some of the leading sports medicine professionals and exercise scientists in the country. The report evaluates a host of factors that affect overall health in each city. For instance, it tallies the number of public parks, recreational facilities, farmers markets and dog runs (!). It also analyzes whether or not phys ed classes are required in schools; the number of primary healthcare providers per capita, along with data on rates of smoking, diabetes, obesity, asthma and other health-related conditions.

As healthcare professionals, we can boost our own fitness levels by living in communities that encourage healthy lifestyles. The good news is, there are travel nursing jobs and travel therapist jobs in all of these sought-after locations.So if you want to live and work fit, it’s easier than ever.

Here’s the top five “fit” cities — along with their AFI ratings and a link to one of many jobs available in the area. Bear in mind that jobs in these desirable locations go fast, so don’t delay! (Never fear, even if the job in your dream city is snatched up, another one will come along in no time. Call a consultant to explore your options.)

Top 5 ‘Fittest’ Cities
Rank City Score
1. Washington, DC 73.5
The nation’s capital gets high marks for employment rates, income, and a below-average number of smokers. Plus, there’s the Smithsonian to help get your brain fit, too!
Hot Washington DC Rn Job – Med/Surg »
2. Boston, MA 72.6
Boston did well in income levels, bicycle paths and ball parks (Go Red Sox!)
Hot Boston MA PT Job – Physical Therapist »
3. Minneapolis, MN 71.7
Above-average rates of employment, general physical activity and farmers markets. Guess all those lakes encourage healthy outdoor living.
Hot Minnesota OT Job – Occupational Therapist »
4. Seattle, WA 70.5
Favorable marks for public transportation, cardiovascular condition, and phys ed classes in schools. And all that fresh local seafood is probably helping out the diet, too.
Hot Seattle WA RN Job – Operating Room »
5. Portland, OR 70.4
Good scores on physical activity, walking to work and dog parks. Looks like humans and canines are both “Trailblazers” in Oregon.
Hot Portland RN Job – Critical Care »

No matter what your specialty, from NICU nurse to physical therapy, many individuals who travel the country for healthcare jobs report that they feel re-energized, not just in their careers, but also in their personal lives. Living in a community that fosters health and fitness is just part of the package.

RN Case Manager Jobs Bring Travel & Hidden Benefits

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

The advantages of living and working in a variety of locations around the country can be many. Besides enjoying the countless unique and interesting lifestyles various American cities have to offer, having worked in a wide variety of settings can be a huge plus for your resume and career.

When it comes to RN case manager jobs, the opportunities to work in exciting and even exotic locations are plentiful, but an added, hiddeRN case manager jobn benefit might be the wealth of experiences you can acquire and then bring to the table when your job search continues later on.

Employers are always impressed with successful candidates who have proven themselves in challenging situations and in diverse environments. This has proven to be true with travel nurses, who work in diverse clinical settings, but it’s especially true with nurse case manager jobs.

Holding a travel nursing job means working with diverse patients in diverse situations, and with a varying group of fellow healthcare providers. By doing so, you can’t help but become a more vital and valued team member… and employers are acutely aware of this.

There is no doubt the healthcare job market is getting more competitive. Enhancing your resume and credentials with experiences derived by working in numerous different locations, creates a standout and competitive track record.

RN case manager jobs are being offered as travel nursing jobs more and more nowadays. Along with the remarkable travel and recreational opportunities, you also get exclusive travel nurse job benefits:

  • High pay and bonuses
  • Great tax advantages (can result in up to 20% more take home pay)
  • Round trip travel reimbursement
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Free unlimited online continuing education credits
  • Company matched 401 (k) plan
  • Referral bonus and much more

All this is available to nurse case management jobs as well as other RN travel jobs.

50 State Staffing is a full-service agency offering RN case manager jobs by contracting directly with healthcare provider nationwide. This means we can help bring your travel dreams and aspirations to life like never before, provide you with a fun filled lifestyle in the exciting location of your choice, and provide an opportunity to enhance your marketability as a healthcare professional.

Among the markets with immediate nurse case manager jobs availability are Florida and Texas, two states offering recreational and lifestyle opportunities galore. In addition, you can enjoy an exciting lifestyle, meeting new people, experiencing new adventures, as well as opening untold windows of opportunity.

Who would have thought registered nursing jobs, (in this case an RN case manager) could deliver so much?

Nurse Interview Tips that will get YOU hired!

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Travel nursing jobs start with a great interview—here’s how to have one!

Anticipating nurse job interview questions is one thing; there’s an art, too, to answering those questions with pitch perfect clarity. But beyond the Q&A, lies Nurse Interview Tips that coach travel nurses on the cornerstones of hire ability: demeanor, confidence, flexibility and professionalism.

For nursing job interview questions it’s what you say; for the tips, however, it’s what you do.

Follow these Nurse Interview Tips before the big day and you have a better chance of landing the ultimate travel nursing job!

How to prepare for nursing job  interview questions
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and either was the perfect interview. First, the RN and her staffing agency placement consultant lay the appropriate groundwork, which starts on the phone and/or via e-mail.

  • What your consultant does: Lets you know a Nurse Manager or personnel administrator from a top notch medical facility will be calling you.
  • What you do: be there to pick up that phone—no voicemail allowed! Keep your cell phone on and accessible 24/7! Travel nurse jobs are in a competitive field; if you’re not home, the employer calls the next qualified RN!

More on good phone etiquette: Stand and deliver. Travel nurses should sound alert and focused when they answer nurse job interview questions; so,  standing over sitting is highly recommended.

Do your homework: You already have a good idea what those nurse job interview questions will be, so you know that finding out everything you can about the job in question—and the facility that may be hiring you—is of utmost importance. Before that phone rings make sure you’ve done your due diligence in research.

The what-you-should-know-beforehand essentials

  • The interviewer’s first name: It’s a nice touch; sprinkle your answers to nurse job interview questions with the Nurse Manager’s name whenever it seems natural.
  • Research the  hospital’s rankings  and services in advance of your travel nursing  job interview : Check out the hospital rankings and the facility’s services to see if they are a match for your career needs. Your consultant can tell you where to go for an accurate company profile.

Pulling It Together

  • SMILE: Even if it’s not a face-to face interview, SMILE! It’s a surefire way to land those travel nursing jobs; even on the phone, the interviewer sees, senses and hears your positive attitude and can-do approach to patient care.
  • CONVINCE THEM THAT _________ : be able to fill in the blank with the following short answers: (1) you are flexible, (2) you are punctual (3) you are a team player.
  • PREPARATION: Review your resume and application, get it memorized backwards and forwards. Have a pen and paper on hand for note-taking too!

Last Nurse Job Interview Tip

At the end of your meeting or phone call, make sure you verify certain details; ideally these should be part of the notes you took during the nurse job interview questions. Lastly, be sure to thank the interviewer for their time, let them know you are the right candidate for the position, and then ‘ask for the job’. You very well might get the job offer on the spot!

Its been said that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step; let that first step be utilizing great nurse interview tips to land that dream travel nursing job!  Best of luck!

Connecticut Travel Nursing Jobs let you Sweeten Your Summer!

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Get Juicy Tidbits on Bluegrass and Zydeco festivals here

Music and fun outdoor events are ripe for the picking, especially with Connecticut Travel Nursing Jobs so close to the action. This June, Preston Connecticut—halfway between Boston and New York, and minutes from Mystic—is on the map for summer fun at the Strawberry Park Campground.

Travel nurses who enjoy destinations on the National Register for historic places, will fall in love with Preston; it’s in the Southeastern region of the state and home to Strawberry Park since 1974. This campground offers 160 acres, filled with weekend activities, like horseback riding, bocce ball, karaoke and bingo—even parachuting! Come June 3-6th, Strawberry Park is host to the Bluegrass Festival of the year. Click here to see the performance lineup and buy tickets.

If your travel nurse schedule is full that first week of June, there’s plenty of opportunity to hear more great live music at Strawberry Park’s Cajun/Zydeco Music Festival June 10-13th. In addition to musical guests with huge fan followings, this event encourages one and all (especially you travel nurses) to cut loose on wide wooden dance floors and sway to the beat of what’s been hailed “Blast from the Bayou!” Workshops on dance instruction are available at this event. You can buy tickets online, as well as browse packed activity and performance schedules.

At Strawberry Park, campground space is always available for purchase, so you’ll want to check into overnight lodging there during these events. Wouldn’t it be great to listen to summer crickets and the sounds of Louisiana, sample its great cuisine, and not have to worry about getting back on the road once you’re ready to turn in?

Travel nurses can sleep under the stars on strawberry scented summer nights—this month, Connecticut travel nursing jobs are close to strawberry fields bursting with the first pick of the season! See some of our affiliate travel nurse blogs on other outdoor adventures to partake in this summer, at National State Parks that make you say, “I Love Travel Nursing Jobs!”

Pursue a travel nursing career today, where futures are so bright, you gotta wear shades.

Happy summer, everyone!

New CDC Concussion Web Page a Good Resource for the Pediatric Nurse

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Pediatric nurses and school nurses on the front lines of keeping our kids healthy probably already know that sports injuries account for a big portion of visits to their office every year. And, a good percentage of these cases are likely to involve some sort of brain injury.

But you might not know the widespread extent of this problem.  So, here’s a head-up: Of the 1 million emergency-room visits per year for traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion, “an estimated 135,000 are sports- and recreation-related TBIs, including concussions, among children ages 5 to 18,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Unfortunately, many of these brain injuries go ignored far too long by parents and coaches — resulting in complications, hospitalizations and even death.  To get the word out to the general public about the seriousness of concussions and TBIs, the CDC has launched a Concussion in Sports web page.

This Web page is loaded with useful information and statistics for consumers, including the basics of how to recognize a possible brain injury or concussion and what to do if a concussion occurs. There are materials on the site directed at doctors, parents, and coaches for high school and youth sports.

But the site is also an invaluable tool for school nurses, pediatric nurses and other healthcare professionals who need to keep on their toes in all of their travel nursing jobs.

Of particular interest to the school and pediatric nurse is the information regarding youth sports and its alarming role in brain-injury rates.

Says the site:

Most sports-and recreation-related TBIs, which include concussions, occur among youth and teens. … Among youth ages 5 to 18, the sports and recreation activities that generate the greatest number of emergency department visits for TBI are popular activities such as bicycling, football, basketball, playground activities, and soccer.

This is a Web page that should definitely be bookmarked before you head to any more 50 States Staffing pediatric nurse jobs!  And  please let us know of any other invaluable job resources you have discovered in your nursing practice!