Author: Katie Dixon
Katie Dixon is Triage's Communications Manager with three years of experience in the healthcare staffing industry. She spends hours dedicated to reading, researching and writing, offering her a deep understanding of the industry's trends and topics that healthcare travelers care about.
Travel nurses are big shots for a reason. They help healthcare providers fill short-term vacancies and keep hospitals running smoothly during staff shortages. Thanks to their expertise, willingness to travel, and ability to jump into medical facilities in need, travel nurses are in high demand right now, especially in the ICU. As a result, hospitals […]
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One of the best things about working at Triage HQ is getting to live vicariously through our travelers and see all the sights that they see. From time to time, we like to gather some of our favorites and highlight them for all to see. Here’s a couple we’ve received over the last few months. […]
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If you’re on assignment with Triage, there are a few times we’re going to reach out to you. We want to hear from you and make you feel like you’re a part of Team Triage, even if you’re working across the country in the field. Here are a few times you can expect to hear […]
Read More Travel nurses have some guts. After all, who else would pack up and leave their homes every 13 weeks to go live, work and play in a new part of the country? We think that’s why so many travel nurses are such avid hikers—it’s a healthy hobby that doesn’t require a lot of money or […]
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It’s a question we get a lot—how soon can I travel? For travel nurses, assignments require two years of experience before they can hit the road. Other specialties, like lab, cardio and radiology also require time on the job before being able to take a travel position. But what about rehab therapy? Rehab therapy pros […]
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An aging population is driving an anticipated surge in home healthcare. It’s thought that there are nearly 200,000 new home health nursing positions are needed to cater to the needs of individuals opting to stay in their homes as they age. For those considering a career as a home health travel nurse, the timing couldn’t […]
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We asked our travelers to share their most memorable assignments and put together a list of some of our Team Triage traveler favorites. An assignment is memorable for so many different reasons, whether it’s the location, the coworkers, the proximity to hobbies or just another state checked off of a bucket list. Here is what […]
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Triage, a healthcare staffing agency with jobs throughout the United States, was recently named to the Inc: Midwest list of America’s fastest growing companies. Triage clocked in at number 16, bettering last year’s ranking by 16 positions. The Midwest region includes Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and […]
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From time to time, we are lucky enough to get kudos for our recruiters. We love getting compliments from travelers and we’re thrilled to be able to share these. Want to send a kudos to another Triage traveler or a recruiter? Send an email to social@triagestaff.com and we’ll make sure to pass on the congratulations. Angela D. […]
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If you want to become a travel nurse, it’s obvious that you first need to complete nursing school. The second step is to get a few years (at least two) of clinical experience under your belt. If you’re early in your nursing journey and still in school, use these tips to get through as painlessly […]
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