Though many cities have something that makes them stand apart, few are as interesting as Tacoma’s glass blowing art scene. It’s both a piece of the city’s past and is now part of modern-day life. Glass blowing is a meticulous and somewhat dangerous artform that requires years of practice, careful attention to detail, and a…
Oro Valley, AZ is a city whose citizens think outside the box when it comes to fun activities and hobbies. If your career as a traveling nurse takes to the Oro Valley region, you will have no shortage of fun during your free time between shifts. You may even want to stay a bit longer…
Once you arrive for travel nursing work in Montana, there will be plenty to do to keep you busy. However, getting ready for work in a new place is half the fun. Knowing what life is like there can help prepare you for what the state will be like. Though TV and film aren’t necessarily…
Are you looking for somewhere to settle down? Or do you enjoy the traveling nurse lifestyle and simply want to find new great places to explore during future assignments? In either case, Phoenix, Arizona should be at the top of your list of potential assignment locations. It may even be one of the places to…
Being a travel nurse offers adventures and freedoms that other jobs can never give you, but the lifestyle isn’t always easy. The challenges facing travel nurses often entail demanding schedules, high-stress work environments, and the use of specialized medical equipment for different workplaces. The rewards can be personally and financially significant, but anyone considering a…
The holidays can be a joyous time, but they are also a difficult time for many. Traveling nurses are in a profession that can keep them far from loved ones for long periods of time, even over holidays. While it is often possible for travel nurses to coordinate their schedules to ensure time off over…
Tucson, Arizona has a lot to offer residents. Less well known than its larger neighbor to the north, Tucson has a unique local charm that you don’t find in a larger city like Phoenix. If you’re thinking of moving to the Southwest, or work is calling you to Tucson, you should have some idea of…
Nevada is one of the few states without an income tax. This makes it an attractive place for professionals to live, but there is far more to it than that. Nevada has an abundance of natural beauty from mountains to lakes, to deserts. It also has more than one urban center with lots of activities…
Phoenix is Arizona’s largest and best-known city. It offers a lot of popular activities to entertain visitors, but there are many that few people know about. If you enjoy the outdoors and plan to visit or move to the Phoenix area soon, be sure to keep the following best-kept secrets in mind. Phoenix may be…
A work/life balance is important for everyone. Jobs can provide a sense of achievement and satisfaction, but they can also take us away from the other things we love in life. Nursing is one of the most demanding careers and balancing the stress of nursing is challenging for many nurses. However, nurses must be sure…