Blog & Press

July's Nurse of the Month is Driving Her Career Forward 
Fastaff nurses are rewarded and recognized for the experience, skills, and dedication they bring to each travel nursing assignment. This nurse is someone who exemplifies the Fastaff values. Read below to learn more about July’s Nurse of the Month, DeAnna Rowan:  Specialty: Labor & Delivery. Number of years working with Fastaff: Six months and two assignments.  Why do you love working with Fastaff?

Travel Nursing Tips 
Over the past two months, Fastaff has asked experienced RNs for their advice on how to excel in travel nursing. Also weighing in was travel nurse expert Epstein LaRue, author of the popular Highway Hypodermics blog. We received some great responses, ranging from best practices on seamlessly integrating at a new facility to ways to diversify and accelerate your career.

An Eye on Awareness: Men’s Health Month 
Every year, the nation celebrates Men’s Health Month by focusing on men’s health and well-being. During the month of June, men are encouraged to seek medical advice, make appointments for regular checkups and screenings, and implement a healthy lifestyle. Below are a few tips on how to make the most of Men’s Health Month.

May’s Nurse of the Month is Traveling to New Cities 
Fastaff nurses are rewarded and recognized for the experience, skills, and dedication they bring to each travel nursing assignment. This nurse is someone who exemplifies the Fastaff values. Read below to learn more about May’s Nurse of the Month, Jane Milliner:  Specialty: Oncology/Telemetry. Number of years working with Fastaff: Five years and 14 travel assignments.

Better Sleep Solutions: Your Answer to Exhaustion 
As a nurse, you pride yourself on many things. Being a dedicated nurse who is ready to hit the ground running is one of your many strengths, but do you consider getting enough sleep one of your strengths as well? For nurses, it’s common to put your own needs on the backburner; however, your health should be just as much of a priority as your patients.

Happy Nurses Week 
This Nurses Week, Fastaff recognizes the meaningful impact that you make in our communities every single day. While your contributions are immeasurable, the following data demonstrates just how valuable you are.  From all of us at Fastaff, have a Happy Nurses Week!

April's Travel Nurse of the Month 
Fastaff nurses are rewarded and recognized for the experience, skills, and dedication they bring to each travel nursing assignment. This nurse is someone who exemplifies the Fastaff values. Read below to learn more about April’s Nurse of the Month, Christine Roller:  Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab. Number of years working with Fastaff: Six years and 10 travel assignments.

Finding the Funny in Everyday Life 
This April, we are celebrating the positive influence of humor and laughter. National Humor Month was founded in 1976 by Larry Wilde to shed light on how embracing your funny bone can enhance the immune system, reduce anxiety, and improve heart health. Humor in the Medical Field Laughter produces endorphins and acts as a natural painkiller for your patients.