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LaborEdge and Wanderly Announce Strategic Partnership
LaborEdge, a leading healthcare staffing technology provider, is pleased to announce its newly established technology partnership with Wanderly, a leading digital marketplace for travel nurses, allied health professionals, and other …
Changing Specialties as a Travel Nurse
It has been said the only thing in life that never changes is the fact that things change. Therefore it’s quite natural to wonder about the nature of the grass …
Benefits of Traveling for Allied Health Professionals
The Top 5 Benefits of Being a Travel Nurse
Top 5 Highest Paying RN Salaries
As a registered nurse, you have almost unlimited options for specialization. Some nurses go on to become advanced practice providers, while others choose to specialize in critical care, neonatal intensive …
Travel Nurses and Bill Rates: What’s Up?
Are you a travel nurse wondering if agency bill rates should matter to you? Or perhaps you are wondering what bill rates even are? You are not alone! We surveyed …
5 Underrated Locations for Your Summer Travel Nursing Assignment
Preparing for your summer travel nursing contract means an overwhelming number of great assignment locations to choose from. There are some obvious cities that are very well known for being …
The 5 Worst Things About Travel Nursing
The 5 Absolute “Worst” Things About Travel Nursing You Need to Know At Wanderly, we’re always going on and on about all the perks and opportunities that go along with …
How Much Do Travel CNAs Make?
Certified nursing assistants provide hands-on care to patients in nursing homes, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties include checking vital signs, bathing patients, providing grooming assistance, and making notes …
Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness for Nurses
On August 24, 2022, President Biden announced a program designed to help Americans with student loan debt. The three-part program includes partial debt cancellation, increased accountability for colleges that hike …
Pre-Night Shift Anxiety
How To Keep Your Nursing License Active When Not Working
As a nurse, your livelihood depends on possessing a valid nursing license, but during your career, there may come a time when you’re unable to or choose not to work …
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Nurses
We are commonly asked what gift ideas we have for nurses: travel nurses, staff nurses, and everyone in between! Whether it be a thank you present, birthday gift, or a …
Travel Nurse Pay
Many healthcare professionals become travel nurses because of the exceptional pay – on average traveling nurses make much more than a typical permanent staff nurse. But there’s so much other …
Adventure Nursing
ADVENTURE NURSING: THE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME “The Transparent Travel Nursing Agency” Author: Ivory Kump Tell us a little bit about the history of Adventure Nursing. What should the …
The Top Travel Nursing Destinations At The Beach
Summer is coming and Wanderly is here to help you take to the coast with our top 7 travel nursing destinations for healthcare professionals who love the beach – featuring …
How To Break Down A Travel Nursing Contract
So, you want to know how to break down a travel nursing contract? If you’re reading this, you probably spent your time in nursing school instead of law school (a …
Tips for New Travel Nurses
Considering making the leap into travel nursing? We have tips for new travel nurses! Travel nursing is an exciting career that can take you to places you’ve only ever dreamed …
How to Become A Travel Nurse
How to Become a Travel Nurse in 6 Easy Steps! So you want to become a travel nurse but don’t know where to start? Wanderly is here to help! Whether …
Thriving On Your Travel Nursing Contract Without A Car
By Anna Lamberson, Travel RN There can be so many things to consider when it’s time to head off to your next travel contract location that you found on Wanderly. …
Highest Paying Travel Nursing Contracts
By Anna Lamberson Whether you are seasoned or a newcomer, chances are you are looking for the highest paying travel nurse contracts. Say no more. We got you! Let’s break …
Travel Nursing With Your Pet: 5 Tips
Travel nursing with your pet is a common occurrence. Are you nervous about the idea of bringing along your four-legged pal with you for your travel assignment? Do you want …
Top 5 Tips for Negotiating a Pay Package
Written by Anna Lamberson, Travel Nurse Here are some top tips for negotiating a pay package! Step one complete. You have found the ideal location for your next travel nursing …
Compare Travel Nursing Jobs in One Place
Compare travel nursing jobs all in one place! Sound too good to be true? We, at Wanderly, like to make ‘too good,’ the norm. The way travel nursing jobs are found …
Top 10 Best Cities For Travel Nursing
Best Cities For Travel Nursing What are the best cities for travel nursing? If you are considering starting another assignment, or maybe you just have the desire for some new …
6 Reasons to Compare Pay Packages on Wanderly
Are you still wondering why you should use Wanderly to discover your next travel nursing assignment? Here are six quick reasons why you should let Wanderly help you find your …
Top 5 Winter Assignment Locations
Though it seems hard to believe, winter travel nursing season is almost upon us! Have you given any thought to where you might be looking for your travel nurse assignment …
Travel Nurse Packing List
Travel Nurse Packing List WOOHOO!! You’re going on a trip! We are excited that you found your travel assignment on Wanderly, and now you are beginning your journey to your …
Pros and Cons of Travel Nursing
What are the pros and cons of travel nursing? This is the main question that staff nurses ask themselves when debating on becoming a travel nurse. There are many perks …
Top 7 Easiest States to Become a Nurse
Are you dreaming of a rewarding career in nursing but need to know the easiest states to become a nurse? With its incredible job stability, opportunities for growth, and the …
What is Wanderly?
Wanderly is a place for travel nurses. However, It’s important to us to ensure that every nurse we encounter has an accurate answer to the question “What is Wanderly”? So, …
Night Shift Nursing: Is it worth it?
If you want to know which is better, nursing night shift or day shift, it could be either. It truly depends on your preferences, especially when it comes to night …
5 Lesser-Known Allied Health Care Professions Making a Big Impact
If you’re thinking of joining the allied health field, here is the good news: such professionals are increasingly in demand. But with so many different career options to choose from, …
The Evolving Scope of Working as a CNS: A Complete Overview
Working as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS), you may be seeing a patient one day, and the next day, you’ll be helping to develop office policies and procedures—or serving as …
Are Medical and Allied Health Professions Interconnected for Holistic Care?
There are medical professionals – doctors and nurses, and allied health practitioners such as physical and occupational therapists. While the medical and allied health professions are categorized separately, the degree …
How to Become a Vocational Nurse: Steps, Training, and Requirements
If you’re considering joining the ranks of nurses, there’s a growing demand in the licensed vocational nurse profession. In fact, by 2029, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects 66,000 U.S. …
Are RN Case Manager Jobs the Perfect Fit for Nurses Seeking Versatility?
Are you interested in becoming an RN case manager but want to learn more about what it’s like? Well, now is your chance to learn and decide. Suppose a person …
The Essential Packing List for a Traveling Nursing Assistant
A traveling nursing assistant is a healthcare professional who provides patient care. It can be done on a contract or temporary basis in patients’ homes or various healthcare facilities around …
What Qualifications are Required for Nursing Assistant Jobs?
Wherever personal healthcare is needed, nursing assistants (NAs) are there, playing a critical role. It includes nursing homes, hospitals, private homes, long-term care facilities, hospices, correctional institutions, and more. But …
How Can Being a Licensed CNA Open Doors to Advanced Opportunities?
Are you a certified nursing assistant or someone looking to start a career as a CNA? If yes, one question must have crossed your mind, “Can I change my career …