Arriving somewhere new, after a long drive or a flight, always feels a little strange. The streets are unfamiliar, your accommodation is quiet, and you’re yet to find a decent coffee. It’s part of the adventure of travel nurse positions, and it passes sooner than you think.
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Nov
Nov
Your first travel nursing placement is an exciting step, and it can feel like a big decision too. Do you stay close to the comforts of a city, chase sunrise walks along the coast, or head inland to a close-knit country community?
03
Nov
Nov
Some nursing careers are measured in years, but Robyn’s spans continents. Born in Africa, she built her professional life in critical care in the UK before settling in New Zealand with her family, where she has lived for the past 17 years.
Career, Meet Our Nurses, Travel
Travel Nursing On Thursday Island: The Community That Keeps Jacqui Coming Back
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Oct
Oct
Considering a travel nursing contract on Thursday Island? Read Jacqui’s story to learn why the island’s community keeps pulling her back!
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Oct
Oct
After 43 years in nursing, RAN Jo was ready for a new adventure – one that brought her closer to community, family and the work she loves. Her contracts in Pukatja have given her exactly that.
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Oct
Oct
Who is the nurse behind the nickname ‘Dora the Explorer’? Meet RN Britt, an emergency nurse who swapped casual shifts in New Zealand for fixed-term contracts across Australia, and hasn’t stopped moving since.
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Sep
Sep
What is working as an agency nurse like, travelling around Australia through travel contracts? EN Michelle has completed more than 20 contracts with Affinity Nursing so far, discovering everywhere from outback Queensland to remote islands off the coast of Tasmania.
02
Sep
Sep
You’ve enjoyed a few months of back-to-back travel contracts – new facilities, new towns, and unforgettable experiences – and now spring has sprung.
The season of festivals and bloom full of MANY Insta-worthy adventures for many travel nurses and midwives. If you’ve been wondering which regions are highly regarded for premium travel contracts with supportive teams, competitive rates and picturesque surroundings, then this list is for you.
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Aug
Aug
Stuck on what to listen to on your drive to work, while cooking, or your next road trip? We’ve put together a list of the best podcasts for nurses in Australia, covering everything from nursing burnout and digestible clinical research, through to education and some light-hearted entertainment.
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Aug
Aug
Memory is a mum of three, a YouTuber, and an Enrolled Nurse with nearly a decade of experience in nursing pool, aged care and Med/Surg wards. In just over a year with Affinity Nursing, she has taken on contracts across Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia (so far).