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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Where do the helpers go when they need help themselves? If you travel with Triage, you can use Mutual of Omaha’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP is a confidential program dedicated to supporting the emotional health and well-being of our employees and their families. There’s no cost and you do not need to be […]
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Since travel nursing differs significantly from working as a full-time employee, it’s important to get a full picture ahead of time. Allow us to paint that for you as we get into the nitty-gritty of the travel nurse lifestyle. Why Travel Nursing? The life of a traveling nurse comes with some pretty cool benefits that […]
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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 […]
Read More 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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Travel nurses fill in the gaps for healthcare providers struggling with staffing shortages. The average travel nurse contract length is relatively short, so you won’t stay in the same place for too long. Many nurses love this approach because it allows them to explore different cities and grow their professional network. This flexibility is a […]
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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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