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5 Things Nursing Students Must Know About the RN Job Market

If you’re a nursing student, then you have undoubtedly heard that there is a nursing shortage in the United States. In fact, this may have been one of the reasons that you chose to pursue nursing as a career path. Why? Because it’s logical to assume that if there is a shortage, then it should be relatively simple to find a job and, as a career, nursing should be relatively stable.  Unfortunately, as you may or may not already know, the reality is more complex.  In this blog post, we’ll provide 5 details about the RN job market that all nursing students and new grads should know. Read more

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6 Things Travel Nurses Should Know About GSA Rates

Understandably, there is a lot of confusion about GSA rates and how they apply to travel nursing pay. The confusion stems from the fact that including tax-free stipends as part of a salary package is pretty much unique to traveling professionals, so it’s not something we’re really used to dealing with. Additionally, there is a lot of misinformation floating around that only serves to further obfuscate the issue. In this blog post, we’ll cover some of the most common areas of confusion regarding GSA rates so travel nurses can approach the subject with confidence. Read more

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Thank You, Nurses: A Video Tribute

Our friends at The Right Solutions, a respected healthcare staffing company, shared their heartfelt video tribute to nurses with us today. After viewing it, we were compelled to share it with our members and visitors. It truly is a wonderful expression of appreciation for those who engage in a profession that gives so much more to society than it takes on a daily basis. Read more

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What Travel Nurses Ought to Know About Penalties for Missed Shifts and Cancelled Shifts

Missed shifts and cancelled shifts are a regular occurrence in travel nursing. However, there is a lot of confusion regarding the impact of missed shifts on travel nursing salary. This undoubtedly has a lot to do with the fact that different agencies handle missed shifts in different ways. Understanding the factors at play and the various different scenarios will help travel nurses plan an effective strategy to stay ahead of the issue. Read more

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Travel Nursing Blended Rates Demystified

It’s quite common for agencies and recruiters to offer blended-rates when they quote travel nursing pay. Unfortunately, blended-rates are a bit confusing to new travel nurses, and even some seasoned veterans. In this article, we’ll provide a detailed breakdown of blended-rates. We’ll discuss the reasons they can be so confusing for travelers and why agencies use them so often. Finally, we’ll offer some tips for you to make use of blended-rates. Read more

BluePipes Adds File Cabinet Feature

BluePipes is excited to announce the launch of our new File Cabinet feature.  The BluePipes File Cabinet allows members to upload copies of their vital career related documents and send them out at their convenience. The feature was designed specifically for healthcare professionals to help them manage their careers more efficiently and successfully. Read more

Should You Get Raises and Bonuses for Travel Nursing Contract Extensions?

Many respondents to our travel nursing survey indicated that the lack of a pay raise or bonus offer was one of the main reasons they declined travel nursing contract extension offers. Our review of social media discussions regarding this topic indicates that there is sometimes a disconnect between agencies and travelers on this issue. In this blog post, we’ll discuss both sides of the issue to highlight the factors at play. Read more