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2023 Nurses Week Deals & Discounts (That Are Actually Worth it)

National Nurses Week 2023 is finally here! We want to take this opportunity to celebrate our wonderful traveling nurses. Your unwavering commitment to your profession and your positive influence on healthcare is truly remarkable. As your traveling partner, we are proud to work alongside you.

We want to ensure our nurses feel appreciated during Nurses Week. To show our gratitude, we have compiled a list of freebies and discounts that we believe are truly worthwhile. We hope you take advantage of these offerings as a special reminder of your value.

Food & Dining

Chipotle

Get a FREE burrito when you sign up with your email.

Cinnabon

Get a FREE Cinnabon cinnamon roll with a nurse ID.

Dunkin’ Donuts

Get a FREE medium hot or iced coffee.

Hello Fresh

Get 55% off + free shipping on your first box and 15% future boxes.

Home Chef

Get 50% off your first box and 10% off future boxes (through ID.me).

Texas de Brazil

Receive 15% off dine-in lunch and dinner for you and up to four people in your party with a valid medical ID.

Thrive Market

Get a FREE membership to Thrive Market through ID.me.

Retail

Backcountry

Save 20% on outdoor gear through ID.me.

Carharrt

Get 15% off on apparel & accessories through ID.me.

HeyDude!

Receive 20% off in-store and online through ID.me.

Lululemon

Get 15% off in-store and online with a valid medical ID.

Stanley

Save 20% on your next water or coffee tumbler through ID.me.

YETI

Save 20% on coolers, tumblers, and more through ID.me.

Travel

Budget

Get 25% off through ID.me.

Caesars Hotels

Save up to 30% through ID.me.

Great Wolf Lodge

Save 25% on your next stay with promo code: HEROES (offer expires 12/31/23).

Paris Las Vegas

Save 30% on the lowest luxury room rate through ID.me.

Wyndham

Get a complimentary GOLD membership upgrade.

Tech

iRobot

Get 15% off select robots through ID.me.

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Ring

Stay safe with a 20% savings on select Ring Doorbell products.

Therabody

Get 20% off Theragun or Theraone CBD through ID.me.

Philips

Get 25% off through ID.me.

Beauty

Beekman

Save 20% through ID.me.

e.l.f

Enjoy 25% off.

Joy Organics

Save 50% through ID.me

Tula

Get 20% off through ID.me.

Save All Year!

Adidas

Enjoy 30% off at adidas.com and in-store or 20% off at outlet stores.

ASICS

Get 40% off full-priced products through SheerID.

Brooklyn Bedding

Get 25% off + free shipping through ID.me.

Costco

Sign up for a new membership and receive a $30 gift card.

Nike

Save 10% all year through SheerID.

Reebok

Save 50% on all purchases through ID.me.

Samsung

30% off phones, tablets, smartwatches, and more.

Under Armour

Save 20% when you verify through ID.me.

Verizon

Unlimited plans available for nurses starting at $20/line per month with 4 lines.

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Top 5 Benefits of Being an ICU Travel Nurse

Are you considering becoming an ICU travel nurse? Then you are aware that this position can offer several perks and benefits. For nurses who work in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit), traveling is a great way to expand your skillset and travel the country.

ICU nurses care for patients who have experienced traumatic events such as heart attacks, strokes, or car accidents. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of ICU nurses in the United States, forcing hospitals and other healthcare facilities to depend on travel nurses to fill vacant positions. Independent medical staffing agencies like RTG Medical typically employ these travel nurses.

Here are the Top 5 benefits of being an ICU travel nurse:

#1 Travel Positions Pay More Than Staff Positions

ICU travel nurses can expect to receive a significantly higher salary than a staff ICU nurse. Along with base pay, travel nurses are provided with additional benefits. They are guaranteed a certain number of hours and may receive bonuses, stipends, and daily non-taxable per diems for other expenses. Overall, this makes ICU travel nursing an attractive and lucrative option.

#2 Expand Your Skills & Experience

ICU nurses who travel can learn new skills and acquire more experience to add to their resumes. They work in diverse settings, which exposes them to new places while providing opportunities to learn and excel. Even if they eventually choose a permanent job, they will better understand what work environments they prefer.

Traveling healthcare professionals must be adaptable and open to learning new things. They may find themselves working in a different or unfamiliar specialty, but this only adds to their skills and versatility. They become more capable of handling critical patient situations as they gain experience working in different and diverse scenarios.

Traveling ICU nurses also gain new skills, such as using new medical equipment or improving their bedside manner. They leave their assignments as better nurses than when they started, a valuable asset in the healthcare industry. Who would want to avoid developing their skills while seeing new places and meeting new people?

#3 Impact More Patients

ICU nurses traveling across the country to work with patients also bring them knowledge from working in different healthcare settings. This allows them to adapt quickly to new environments and situations to provide the best possible care for their patients on an assignment. In addition, the experience of working with diverse patient populations can also enhance their skills in managing complex medical conditions, improving patient outcomes, and reducing the risk of medical errors.

The emotional support that ICU nurses provide is critical to the well-being of patients and their families. These nurses are often the primary point of contact for families struggling to cope with the stress and anxiety of having a loved one in the ICU. By offering a compassionate ear and a shoulder to lean on, ICU nurses can help ease the emotional burden on patients and families.

#4 You Get to Travel

One of the most popular reasons to become a traveling healthcare professional is, well, the travel! As an ICU travel nurse, you can travel the country and choose new places to explore. With a constantly changing work environment and new places to discover, you’ll have the opportunity to start checking off boxes on your bucket list.

#5 Job Flexibility and Security

As an ICU travel nurse, you’ll always have a job available to you— in fact, you may have to turn down opportunities! The high demand for ICU travel nurses means that you can be selective about the hours you work, the facility you work at, and your pay. With this kind of flexibility and security, ICU travel nursing is a great career choice for those seeking a fulfilling career in healthcare.

If you have a passion for improving the lives of others and an adventurous spirit, becoming an ICU travel nurse may be the perfect job for you! Contact RTG Medical today to connect with a recruiter and find the ideal ICU travel nursing job for you!

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What are the Most In-Demand Travel Nursing Specialties for 2023?

The demand for travel nurses continues to grow in 2023. While every nursing specialization is important, some are currently in higher demand than others for filling positions. This can vary depending on factors such as location, healthcare needs, and population demographics. Whether you’re a newbie traveler looking to pick a specialty that best suits you or an experienced traveler searching for the best specialty, it is important to learn about the most in-demand travel nursing specialties.

ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Job Demand: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Intensive Care Unit nurses specialize in caring for patients who have experienced a serious accident, suffered life-threatening injuries, or traumatic experiences, or have recently undergone major or complicated surgical procedures.

ICU nurses take care of the most vulnerable patients, so they must have self-assurance and confidence to make split-second decisions.

ER (Emergency Room)

Job Demand: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Emergency Room nurses work in a demanding environment. Between allergic reactions, injuries from accidents, broken bones, and chest pain, ER nurses must be skilled at working in unpredictable situations.

Working in the ER is perfect for nurses that thrive in high-pressure environments and enjoy the intensity associated with this specialty.

L&D (Labor & Delivery)

Job Demand: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Labor & Delivery nurses care for the mother and baby before, during, and after birth. Labor is mentally, physically, and emotionally draining. As an L&D nurse, you support your patients to ensure a safe delivery for both mother and baby.

L&D nurses need a diverse skill set to start IVs, run drips, insert catheters, perform cervical checks, monitor both mother and baby, and so much more.

PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Job Demand: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Progressive Care Unit nurses care for patients that don’t require the level of care found in the ICU but need more than traditional bedside care. The recovery of a patient in the PCU relies heavily on their treatment.

PCU nurses monitor and evaluate patients to communicate even the slightest changes to the patient’s care team.

OR (Operating Room)

Job Demand: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Operating Room nurses are essential to the surgical team. OR nurses provide care for patients before, during, and after operations and procedures.

OR nurses typically perform pre-operation assessments, maintain a sterile environment, and monitor vitals during surgery.

Are you looking for a travel nursing assignment? Our recruiters are ready to help you find the perfect position in the perfect place. We offer a variety of locations, compensation, benefits, and 24-hour service. Check out the job opportunities at RTG Medical or contact us today to start your next adventure!

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Managing Different Time Zones as a Healthcare Traveler

Stay on Top of Time Change During Your Next Travel Assignment!

As a healthcare traveler, you are no stranger to the hustle and bustle of traveling for work. Between coordinating transportation, scheduling housing, and managing your workloads, the last thing you want to worry about is what time it is in the area where you are working. With different states come different time zones, and if you’re not prepared, this can cause confusion and stress. Let’s look at some tips on how to manage different time zones as a healthcare traveler on assignment within the United States.

The First Step Is To Know Your Time Zone(s)


Before you start your next travel assignment, make sure that you know what time zone that area is in. This information should be provided by the contracting agency prior to arriving at your assignment. Knowing the time zone ahead of time allows you to plan out your days more effectively. For example, if you know when daylight savings time begins (or ends) in an area before arriving for your assignment, then you can plan accordingly with simple practices like changing all of your clocks before leaving home or being aware of how long it will take to arrive at each location during certain times. You can also use this knowledge to plan ahead of important meetings that may conflict with other scheduled events or obligations back home.

Prioritize Self-Care & Setting Boundaries


It’s important not only to stay organized but also prioritize self-care while traveling between different time zones. Part of this involves setting boundaries around how often and when you’re available for work. As your top healthcare travel agency, we want to ensure your needs and availability are properly communicated to your new facility. It’s easy to get caught up in trying to please everyone but it’s equally as important to take care of yourself first so that when it comes time for work, you’re able to give it your all!

Take Advantage Of Technology & Apps


Fortunately, there are many tools available today that make managing multiple time zones easier than ever before! Take advantage of apps like World Clock Pro which enable users to sync their devices across multiple locations in order to ensure accuracy when scheduling appointments and meetings across multiple states (or even countries). Additionally, many digital calendars now offer features such as auto-timezone detection which help prevent issues related to crossed wires between parties due differences in local times from one location versus another – all without ever having to leave the comfort of your own home!


Navigating multiple time zones as a healthcare traveler doesn’t have to be stressful! By taking advantage of technology tools such as apps like World Clock Pro and digital calendars with auto-timezone detection features, managing different locations with varying times becomes much simpler than ever before! Traveling with RTG Medical will give you a single point of contact, a recruiter who can help you every step of the way. Interested in more information? Contact us today, we would love to get you started on your next travel assignment!

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Safety Tips for Healthcare Travelers

Traveling in healthcare allows you to continue doing what you love, while exploring places you’ve always wanted to visit! You’re more likely to stay safe while on your assignments if you’re comfortable and prepared. Here are some safety tips for healthcare travelers!

Plan ahead

As you prepare for your next adventure, it is imperative that you plan ahead. Finding safe and affordable housing is one of the most important things you can do. There are several things you can do to avoid housing scams, including knowing what fake ads look like, being aware of red flags, and reporting scams when you see them. Another thing you can use is areavibes, which gives you a livability score based on nearby amenities, the cost of living and crime rates. Familiarize yourself with the area you’ll be working and living in before you go.

Get an AAA membership

If you are going to be driving to your destination, you should definitely invest in AAA. An AAA membership aids you with 24 hour roadside assistance including tow trucks, jump starts, vehicle lock-outs, flat tires, and more. It’s nice to know that you can call for help if you encounter car problems along the way. You can also get member-only discounts on hotels and restaurants.

Keep in touch

This one probably goes without saying, but keep in touch with your friends and family back home. Also, update your emergency contact information before leaving just in case. Be sure someone knows your travel schedule, and update them along the way. Let them know where you’ll be working and living, and when you get there. It’s important to let them know you’re safe, but also share your experiences. If anything goes awry while on assignment, know that your recruiter is here to help, too!

Travel in groups

It’s understandable that you want to explore a new area, but you should try and travel in a group or with a buddy. You’ll make new friends while on assignment, and it can be fun to take on the new area with them. Plus, if they’re from there, you can experience living like a local. You can also ask your coworkers some of their favorite spots and places to eat, grab a drink, or a cup of coffee at. Keep your wits about you and always know it’s better safe than sorry.

Join other healthcare travelers and partner up with RTG Medical

We have helped tons of healthcare travelers find jobs in locations they’ve always wanted to travel to! It’s important to know the essential safety elements that come with being a traveling healthcare professional. We want you to have fun and be safe, and if you ever feel unsafe at your facility while on assignment, contact the local authorities or your recruiter right away. If you’re ready for the adventure of a lifetime, reach out to RTG Medical today!

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7 top-paying specializations for healthcare travelers

If you’re a healthcare professional who loves travel and adventure, you should know about these jobs within the profession that pay well! RTG Medical is one of the best healthcare staffing agencies in Omaha, NE, and we offer a variety of locations, great compensation, benefits and one recruiter to personally help you find your dream job!

Below are some benefits of traveling healthcare jobs, followed by some of the top-paying specializations.

Benefits of high-paying traveling healthcare jobs

There are several benefits to becoming a healthcare traveler, high pay included. You can explore new cities and places and have an abundance of job opportunities. Before we get into the highest-paying specializations, we wanted to provide you with some of the benefits of being a traveling healthcare career!

The ability to choose when and where you work

Healthcare staffing agencies in Omaha, NE, typically have a list of places you can work, but will also ask where you want to go. Your recruiter will work with you to find the right position in the perfect destination. You can also choose how long you take off time in between contracts. 

A variety of career experiences

With every job you have, you’ll gain new skills and experiences. Visiting different hospitals and facilities gives you a lot of experience doing similar tasks. By applying these insights, you will be able to consistently improve your performance.

Earning a generous income

Healthcare professionals who travel are well compensated. Annual salaries for some exceed $130,000! In addition, many medical staffing agencies provide a stipend to cover housing and other expenses.

Job security

Whether you work at a healthcare facility or hospital, your skills make you a desirable employee. As a nurse, you are in a good position to fill any gaps in the nursing workforce.

Less burnout

Burnout can still happen, but it’s less likely when you’re switching up where you work after every 13 or 26-week contract. Experience new people and places, all while doing something you love!

Top-paying specializations this year

There are many different high-paying jobs for traveling healthcare professionals, but we wanted to give you the top seven. These jobs are in demand right now in 2023.

1. Telemetry

Telemetry nurses provide care for patients at risk of cardiac failure. They monitor vital signs and cardiac functioning. They have higher rates because you need a high level of education and skill, and their patients have fragile conditions that can change at any moment.

2. Cardiac ICU

Patients who have critical heart issues and conditions get care from Cardiac ICU nurses. They monitor their cardiac status, administer medications and provide any emergency care. Their patients can take a turn for the worse at any moment, which is why they’re paid so highly.

3. Obstetrics Gynecology

These nurses help care for expecting mothers. They assist with prenatal care, educate them, assist with delivering babies and monitor the mother and baby after birth. Their skills are a valuable part of the healthcare delivery team and they are compensated likewise.

4. Cardiac Catheterization Lab

These lab techs care for patients undergoing or who have had cardiac procedures. They monitor before, during and after. They help diagnose and treat those with mild to severe cardiac conditions.

5.  Pediatric ER

These nurses help children who arrive at the emergency room with an injury. They monitor vitals, administer medications, start IVs and perform wound care. These nurses need a skill set that includes babies, children and adults, and they never know what injury will come through the ER doors.

6. Step-Down

Sometimes patients are stable enough to not be in the ICU, so they’re placed in step-down where these nurses give them frequent assessments and close monitoring. They have to be able to identify progress, notice changes and calculate and administer medications for various conditions.

7. Neonatal ICU (NICU)

These nurses provide care for newborns experiencing illnesses or complications. Their job description includes diapering, feeding, inserting and maintaining IVs, administering medications, providing 24-hour care, assisting with any procedures and educating the parent or family. They care for the most vulnerable patients, which contributes to their high pay.

Work with healthcare staffing agencies in Omaha, NE

No matter what specification you’re considering, RTG Medical can help place you where you want to be. We help nurses, radiologists, therapists, pharmacists, lab techs, cardiologists, LPNs, physical therapists, occupational therapists, CNAs and more. Contact us today to begin your adventure!

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Ways healthcare travelers can avoid housing scams

As a healthcare traveler, it can sometimes be difficult to find the right housing, especially if it’s your first assignment. A perfect opportunity may finally present itself and you may want to take advantage of it immediately. However, there are several housing scams to be aware of. Using a trustworthy website to find housing, verifying with your recruiter and doing some research of your own will ensure you’re not getting scammed.

Every traveler wants to find affordable and safe housing. As one of the best medical staffing travel agencies, RTG Medical wants our traveling healthcare professionals to know what types of housing scams exist so that if you ever run into any, you’re able to avoid getting scammed. Below are common housing scams, red flags to look out for and how to avoid them when looking for a place to live.

Common housing scams

A good landlord is running a business and will ensure there are good photos to highlight their properties, as well as sufficient information about the property and location. A rental shown in the best light is a good sign that it’s legitimate. When you notice an ad that is short in detail along with blurry photos of the property, it’s probably fake and best to move on to the next. Always take the time to report the ad for your fellow healthcare travelers. Below are the two most common housing scams:

Fake ads

Fake ads often have little information and few photos. If it was a real landlord behind the ad, they would put the work in to make sure the ad contained plenty of info and images to intrigue you. On the other hand, you might notice really nice images that catch your eye, but they will likely follow with information that seems too good to be true. Rental prices should also be consistent with other houses in the area, so if you see tons of amenities for a bargain of a price, it’s most likely a scam.

Identity theft ads

The next type of scam is identity theft. This is when the thief has stolen the identity of the landlord and is posing as them to sell the property and potentially receive money. This type is less obvious than the other, but you should be able to sense that something is off with the “landlord.” If they are unable to show you the place for an odd reason or seem overly urgent  for you to choose this place, they could be trying to scam you. 

Red flags to look for

When searching for housing, be sure to notice these red flags:

A dramatic storyline as to why the landlord cannot meet you

If they are on vacation, stuck overseas or cannot meet because they are sick, avoid interacting with them any further. Report the ad. Real landlords have a streamlined process making it easy for both parties involved.

Landlord being unable to meet in person

You should always be able to meet the landlord. Even if the housing is in a different state than the landlord, he should have someone in that location to meet with you. If the landlord is always coming up with an excuse to cancel, it’s probably a scammer.

Unusual communication hours

If you see that you’re getting replies to your emails or phone calls at unexpected times like 3 a.m., the person is probably located in a different time zone or overseas and is trying to scam you.

Poorly written emails with European spelling

This is another tell tale sign of scamming. If you have a hard time trying to decipher the email, or if you notice grammatical errors and spelling mistakes, that’s a huge red flag. A real landlord will be sure they come across as professional.

The landlord wants you to wire funds

There are a plethora of ways to make rent payments besides wiring funds. When you wire funds, you are unable to get your money back. Beware of scams through Venmo, as well, and deter the conversation and avoid this scammer.

The use of high-pressure sales tactics

If you’re hearing a lot of, “tons of other people are interested in this property” and “you need to apply as quickly as possible,” it’s likely you’re dealing with a scammer. Reputable landlords go through an application and verification process to get you all set up to move in. If you feel rushed, trust your gut instinct and move on to a different option.

How to avoid housing scams

One way to avoid scams is to use a reputable site. Websites like Travel Nurse Housing and Furnished Finder are two good ones to go through. Furnished Finder requires the landlord to verify their identity before they can post listings.

You can use Google Maps to make sure this house exists where it says it does. You can also run the images on the listing through a Google search to verify that there is no other real listing and that you’re looking at a scam. Scammers are good at their jobs, but you can take these precautions to help ensure you don’t get scammed and that they get caught.

Ensure success with the best medical staffing travel agencies 

Being aware of these scams and following these tips is a good way to find real housing. Take your time when looking for housing and be sure to use a reputable site. If you have to, do some sleuthing of your own. As one of the best medical staffing travel agencies, RTG Medical is here to help. Contact us or your recruiter with any questions or concerns.

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Considering van life as a traveling healthcare professional

Lots of people are intrigued by the nomadic aesthetic of van life and become interested in giving it a try themselves. Van life has grown in popularity recently, as living in a van gives you freedom unlike anything else. You’re able to travel freely, be in nature, live more simply, unplug from social media and even save money.

As a traveling healthcare professional, you’re always on the go traveling from one state to another. With all of your healthcare traveler jobs, you’re constantly finding new housing options, temporarily changing your mailing address and adjusting bills. Travel nurse van life might be something you consider when you’re in a new place after every 13-week contract.

How van life can work for your career

If you decide to take on living in a van, you’ll likely need to downsize and begin living a more minimalist lifestyle. It’s a big decision, but a major benefit is that your entire life and house will be with you for every assignment. As a healthcare traveler, you’re already diving into new places and building new friendships. In the same way, travel nurse van life will open up a plethora of opportunities for you.

Even if you have pets that you consider a part of your family, it’s possible to take them along on this wild ride with you. You and your pet will both have to adjust, but getting to explore the new sights together will be worth the while. It takes a bit of work upfront to convert a van into a home that can be lived in, but many find the benefits far outweigh the cons.

Pros and cons of van life as a healthcare traveler

The pros of van life include flexibility, fewer expenses, taking part in a minimalist lifestyle, enjoying nature right up front and in person,and less time spent scrolling meaninglessly through your phone. If you have a love for adventure and a traveling career, it can be a great way to let go of some of the things aren’t necessary and live a more free and open-minded life.

With all of the pros, come some cons as well. One thing about van life is that everything is smaller. Maybe you’ve lived in a studio apartment before, but van life can be even more confining than that. You will have to consider the amount of time you’ll be cleaning, using dump stations and public bathrooms a lot more than you do right now. You also need to find a safe site every time you park overnight. The final negative is that cell service and Wi-Fi can be hard to find sometimes.

Begin your traveling adventure with RTG Medical

Maybe you’re already comfortable in your traveling career and you’ve begun thinking about van life, or maybe the first step for you is to find your traveling partner and start searching for healthcare traveler jobs. RTG Medical has helped many nurses, therapists, physicians, lab techs and more find their perfect niche in the world of traveling healthcare. If you’re interested in working with us, reach out today to begin your adventure!

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Top national parks to visit while on assignment

If you find yourself near one of America’s national parks while on your healthcare traveler assignments, you’ll seriously want to consider visiting. There are 423 national parks in the United States, making no shortage of land to explore. The scenery ranges from deserts to snowy mountains, canyons to beautiful valleys of lush green trees.

One huge perk of being a traveling healthcare professional with RTG Medical is you get to experience what all the states have to offer. Along with getting paid to work where you want, you get to adventure to some incredible places. Here are a few of the best national parks that are a must-see. 

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

The Grand Canyon is so naturally beautiful, it was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can enjoy a day trip or camp overnight. There are miles of hiking trails and several great points to stop and take in the scenery. The weather is almost always sunny, and if it were to rain, it would be brief. You’ll want to visit this one-of-a-kind, unique landscape if you find yourself in Arizona.

Glacier National Park, Montana

Glacier National Park is still a must, even though many glaciers have lost 50 percent or more of their coverage in recent years due to climate change. There are lots of outdoor activities to do and wildlife to see. You can drive or hike through this park. Head out to see the glaciers, spectacular views, and other landmarks in this park while traveling in Montana.

Yosemite National Park, California

From the endless waterfalls to the sequoia trees and the starry nights, you definitely won’t want to miss out on a hike through this park. You’ll want to make sure you get to Glacier Point, where you can see Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, and Clouds Rest. There are such amazing views and only a few of the many reasons to stop into Yosemite.

Denali National Park, Alaska

Even in the cold, this snowy landscape will blow you away. Denali National Park is home to the tallest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley, now known as Mount Denali. There are tons of outdoor activities you can take part in. You’ll want to make sure you see Wonder Lake. Wonder Lake is an incredible place where the lake meets the Alaskan Mountain Range; you will be swept off your feet with this breathtaking experience. You will also see an abundance of wildlife wandering throughout the park. At night, you might even be able to see the Northern Lights.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

It can be nerve-racking to visit a volcano. However, Mount Rainier has its own charm. If you visit during Wildflower Season, you can see all the colors of the flowers in bloom. There are tons of clear, alpine lakes you can sit at and take in a breath of fresh air. If you hike the Wonderland Trial, you’ll get to see waterfalls and other unparalleled scenery. Don’t let the words “active volcano” keep you away from this beautiful park.

Zion National Park, Utah

Zion National Park offers a vast amount of plant life and colorful cliffs. This park is just a couple of hours away from Las Vegas. The Narrows has become one of the most incredible hiking trails throughout America, with a 2,000 ft deep slot canyon. It’s best to hike to get the most out of this park, but you can still drive or bike if you prefer. You can even partake in “glamping” and get an awesome view of the stars at night.

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

If you find yourself traveling to South Dakota in the fall, you’ll for sure want to see this grassy landscape. There is so much beauty to be found in the tall mixed grades and eroded buttes. There are both easy and experienced trails to take a hike on. There are over 30 different butterfly species found in this park, along with the other wildlife. This park is also home to the fossils of extinct species. With so much to see and do, you’ll for sure want to take a visit here.

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

This national park was created when a volcano erupted, creating a caldera in the Cascade Mountains. Watchman Peak is where you can get the best view of this crater. The water in Crater Lake is the bluest water you’ll probably ever lay your eyes on. You can easily take a weekend trip to this park and see everything it has to offer.

Everglades National Park, Florida

Everglades National Park is a bit different than the rest. You can rent a kayak or canoe and take in this bit of paradise at your own pace. You can see unique animals such as manatees, turtles, and dolphins. You can also hop on a boat ride and see alligators. You can learn so much about nature by visiting this national park.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Yellowstone is often known for its geyser, Old Faithful.  But there are so many others located throughout the park. You can also embark into the forests, and see the waterfalls. You can sit back and enjoy a picnic while taking in all the wildlife. Check out this park, and maybe you’ll a geyser erupt. 

Start your healthcare traveler journey with RTG Medical 

If visiting these 10 inspiring national parks isn’t enough of a reason to become a traveling healthcare professional, talking to us at RTG Medical will help you discover all the benefits. Contact us today to find out how you can begin your healthcare traveler assignment!

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Traveling with your pet

It can be difficult to leave your pet at home, or with a friend or family member, while you’re gone for 13 weeks with your healthcare traveling agency. Your pet would miss you, and you would undeniably miss your pet. The good news is you can bring your pet with you, most healthcare traveling agencies do allow pets. Below are some tips for traveling with your dog or cat.

Tips when traveling with pets

Whether you have a dog or cat, there are certain things you need to do to prepare before your trip. Your pet is likely up to date on their vaccinations, but it’s good to get them a little check up just to make sure everything is good to go. You can also make sure you have all the proof of vaccines and paperwork you’ll need. If your pet is microchipped, make sure the address is updated; if they were to get out while you were at work, you would want them returned to the place you’re currently at.

Once you’ve completed the basics, you can begin looking for the nearest vet in the new location. Just in case something comes up, you’ll want to know where to go. You can then move on to finding pet friendly housing; there is sure to be some in the area. Driving may be the better option, but if you decide to fly, make sure you check the airline’s specific requirements.

Dog specific

Most dogs love car rides. It’s important to plan a route that is dog friendly, as you’ll need to take potty breaks along the way. Be sure to pack their essentials such as food, a water bowl, snacks, toys, bed, and medicine if they have any. You’ll also need to make sure you and your dog can be safe while driving the distance, putting a dog hammock or sling in the backseat keeps them comfortable and out of your way. Bring your dog a bone so he can be occupied on the ride.

Once you’ve made it to the new location, find places to walk them so they can still get exercise. It’s also important to keep their routine as normal as possible; the typical wake up, potty, eat, and goodbye before you leave for your shift. Having them with you here is really no different than having them at home, you’ll both get adjusted and it will be a good time.

Cat specific

Cats are not typically as outgoing as dogs, but they can still be a fun travel buddy. Just like for dogs, you’ll need to pack your cat’s essentials with the addition of a liter box and scoop. The safest way to travel with your cat is with them in a cat carrier. It might also be a good idea to test drive around with your cat just to make sure they’ll be comfortable on the long ride.

You may also want to get a leash and harness, and get your cat comfortable using them, especially if your cat likes to roam around outside. Since your cat will be in a new environment, it’s a good way to let them explore and to ensure they won’t wander off.

Traveling with pets may have challenges, but there are rewards. Healthcare traveling agencies are a great way to visit places you’ve always wanted, while doing work you love. If you and your furry friend like to explore, it could be a great experience for the both of you. Consider bringing them with you on your travel healthcare assignments.

If you’re interested in how you can become a healthcare traveler and begin traveling with pets, RTG Medical is here to become your traveling partner. Contact us today!

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