360 Staffing Blog
Topics regarding Healthcare staffing in both the travel and per
diem markets from the leader in the industry.
Make 2012 resolutions that stick
It’s easy to throw together a list of New Year’s resolutions—lose weight, stop procrastinating, call home more—but making them stick takes talent and determination.
Steven Morett | posted December 15, 2011
Hit the road with a travel therapy job
As we prepare to enter 2012, talk of the economy is all about us. With all the bad news, there are bright spots, like jobs in the healthcare industry. In particular, opportunities for physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) are growing. And if you’re an adventuresome soul, what could be better than working as a traveling therapist? You get to do what you love, change people’s lives and see the country 13-weeks at a time.
Amanda Swain | posted December 06, 2011
What Makes a Good Traveler?
St. Augustine once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Traveling therapists read volumes with their work and even write a few pages themselves! But just what makes a good traveler?
Steven Morett | posted December 01, 2011
Away from Home for the Holidays
Christmas trees are coming out and the holidays are upon us once again. With the emphasis on family during this time of year, traveling therapists and nurses have special challenges. If they are miles from home, should they make the trip? Bring family to them? Create their own holiday celebration? Boycott the whole thing?
Aaron Barton | posted November 22, 2011
Stress management
Every job has its share of stress and learning effective stress management techniques is a key for happiness. How to keep stress under control? We’ve learned a thing or two over the years.
Patty Williams | posted October 28, 2011
Turn Yourself Into a Powerhouse Consultant
A good consultant is a person of many skills: Trouble shooting; creating mock surveys and plans of correction; implementing systems; hiring, firing and managing staff; and the auditing of charts, to name a few.
But who wants to just be good when great is an option? Follow these four tips to turn yourself into a powerhouse consultant.
Aaron Barton | posted October 20, 2011
National Physical Therapy Month
One of the important aspects of healing from certain injuries is regaining mobility. The ability to stay physically active and independent is crucial for other areas of health, like mental and spiritual health. Physical therapists are key players in this issue because they are experts in restoring and improving motion. This means PTs can improve quality of life by helping people of all ages stay healthy and fit.
Steven Morett | posted October 10, 2011
Travelers, stay connected with social media
As a traveling therapist or nurse, staying connected with family and friends is a priority. Many of our 360 employees either aren’t using social media or don’t use it regularly. There are thousands of social media sites available to you, but one that we want to focus on is Facebook, where there are 800 million active users and you’re likely to find lots of your “real-life” connections online. With this tool, you can share your adventures with people back at home and stay in touch with others while you travel the U.S.
Diane M. Kelly | posted October 03, 2011
Staying healthy when traveling
We are traveling more now than ever before, whether it’s for work or pleasure, and oftentimes, we are not alone in our journeys. Unwanted germs and “bugs” are unwittingly part of our baggage. If you’re someone who likes to travel, or your job requires travel, there are some things you can do to enjoy a healthy return.
Amanda Swain | posted September 12, 2011
Housing Made Simple for 360 Travelers
As every traveling healthcare worker knows, one of the first things you’ve got to do is find a place to live. 360 Healthcare Staffing makes the process painless and even fun.
Aaron Barton | posted September 12, 2011
Social media and the job search
The Internet has completely changed the way we search for jobs. It's essential that prospective employees and employers stay on the cutting edge of technology when job searching and networking. That includes embracing fast-growing LinkedIn, Twitter and social media giant Facebook.
Patty Williams | posted July 27, 2011
Hot summer destinations for travel therapy
Summer is a great season for travel therapy and nursing, so we’ve come up with some of the most popular states for travel assignments during this time of year. From the state that’s surrounded on three sides by water and the Lone Star State, to a state that’s a true “original,” these destinations will help you enjoy the most of work and play!
Amanda Swain | posted June 08, 2011
Make the most of your time: Helpful time management tips
If you were to ask healthcare workers what they wish they had more of, most would probably say “time!” While there isn’t a way to add more hours to the day or days to the week, there are ways to make the most of the time you have. Even using just a few of the tips we’ve highlighted could help you get the most out of your day and balance the demands of work.
Patty Williams | posted April 20, 2011