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Travel Nurse Shares Lessons Learned from ‘The Biggest Loser’

5/25/2012 6:00:00 AM

May 25, 2012 - “I had tried every diet out there when I heard that ‘The Biggest Loser’ was going to be doing a casting call in Pittsburgh, my hometown,” began former travel nurse, Jessica Limpert, RN, BSN, who was chosen to compete in the show’s 12th season, during the latter half of 2011. “I was ready for something that I could put 100 percent into and get results.”

The Flip Side of Transportation Reimbursements

5/17/2012 8:00:00 PM

May 17, 2012 - Unlike lodging and meal per diems that are paid on a daily basis, local transportation allowances are treated completely differently and present potential problems and advantages for travelers.

Seven Reasons to Celebrate Travel Nurses Week

5/11/2012 9:40:00 AM

Okay, there isn’t an official Travel Nurses Week, but perhaps there should be. After all, travel nurses provide a unique and necessary service for patients and health care facilities across the country, and have been doing so for close to 30 years. There are also a number of unique features about “traveling” that make this a great time to celebrate your career choice.

Get Ready for Summer Travel

4/25/2012 2:00:00 PM

April 25, 2012 - Getting ready for summer travel nursing assignments and other trips doesn't have to be a chore. Whether you are planning for one major assignment and then some extended vacation time, or looking to take a week off in between your back-to-back summer contracts to visit family or do some sightseeing, some creative juggling between your work and personal travels can be part of the fun and adventure.