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Want to know a bit more about how agency works at Affinity? Interested in things to do on days off? Or maybe a bit more in depth information about how to update your skills? Our blog aims to highlight all areas of travel nursing; the industry, the lifestyle and why Affinity is the provider to experience this fully.

The best part about this blog is it highlights our greatest resource; our nurses. We love living vicariously through you so please send any happy snaps, videos, stories, tips or recommendations. General rule of thumb is that if you find it interesting then so will someone else!

Email us today at [email protected] or call us on 1800 355 446. We look forward to hearing about your adventures.

Happy Travels!

Top Things to Do Around Warwick

Travel

Warwick: A small town 160 kilometres south west of Brisbane, Queensland. Well known for its strong agricultural industry and heritage buildings. Surrounded by mountain ranges, Warwick is a picturesque escape

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Hobart – Eat Like a Local

Experiences

Hobart: Tasmania’s capital city with the great back drop of Mount Wellington. The residents of Hobart and wider Tasmania region are well known for their passion for both food and

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Suitcase and Packing Hacks

Tips and Tricks

Are you packing for a contract and finding the airline baggage limits restricting? Or perhaps you’re one of those people who always packs too much when travelling? Read on for

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Rockhampton – Eat Like a Local

Travel

Rockhampton: Located in Central Queensland along the Fitzroy River, 640 kilometres North of Brisbane. Your Affinity mission if you choose to accept it; find and take a snap at the

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How to Stay Fit on Contract

Tips and Tricks

Travel nursing and staying fit can be challenging when you are constantly on the move and in unfamiliar surroundings. It can be difficult to establish a proper fitness routine that

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Behind the Scenes with Shafia – Mackay

Experiences

Sometimes your first contract can be daunting but Shafia is making the absolute most of it! Shafia is one of Affinity’s great new nurses on contract in Mackay, North Queensland.

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Crossing the Ditch – From NZ to AUS

Tips and Tricks

Besides buying a cork hat and brushing up on your Aussie vernacular, what else do you need to be ready to work on the other side of the ditch? Firstly,

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Bega – More Than Just Cheese

Travel

The name Bega originates from the Yuin-Monaro tribe and translates to ‘Big camping ground’ in traditional language. It is the urban centre of the Sapphire Coast. Your weekends here will

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What You Can Do to Improve Your Job Prospects

Career, Tips and Tricks

Communicate! It may sound common sense, but communication is your biggest asset. The agency market is dynamic. We are constantly working with changing supply and demand. Clear and frequent communication

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Top Tips for Winding Down After a Long Shift

Tips and Tricks

Stress management is important for wellness, but we tend to neglect ourselves more often than not. It’s easy to get caught up with work and forget about yourself. Unwind and

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Travel Tips for Long Drives

Tips and Tricks, Travel

Sometimes it can be daunting, setting off on your first long drive to a remote contract. Your safety is paramount to us, so we have developed an easy go to

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Our Guide to Barcaldine

Travel

Barcaldine is known as the Garden City of the West and is home to the Tree of Knowledge, the reputed birth place of the labour movement in Australia. The famous

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5 Ways Travel Nursing Benefits Your New Career

Career

Seen how much fun your friends and colleagues are having as travel nurses? Perhaps you are wondering if this is for you? Keep reading for 5 ways travel nursing can

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Behind the Scenes with Jessica – Lush Launceston

Experiences

Tell us about you: I have been nursing for just over three years in New Zealand. My experience is mostly General Surgical nursing, a bit of Intensive Care (ICU) and

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Adrenaline Activities Our Nurses Have Tried

Experiences

Ever wondered what to do on your time off? Or maybe just wanted to try something new. Life’s too short to be left wondering and waiting. Check out some of

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Hervey Bay – Eat Like a Local

Travel

Hervey Bay: a regional coastal town in sunny Queensland, well known for its whale watching, proximity to Fraser Island and relaxed lifestyle. But it’s no surprise the place responsible for some

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