Behind The Scrubs: The Travel Nurse Experience: Recent Episodes
Justin Allison
Welcome to BEHIND THE SCRUBS: The Travel Nurse experience.
We are excited that you are listening and the purpose of this show is to provide a disproportionate amount of value to the travel nurse community. We believe that sharing stories is the key to providing value; stories that are educating, entertaining, inspiring, and motivating. Our guests will primarily be the heroes of the patient care story - traveling clinicians. But we will also feature healthcare industry experts from recruiters to CEO’s.
Our gratitude is unlimited that you decided to press play!
This week, join your host Justin Alison, as he talks about life, dreams, and legacy in this career respective with the straight-up exceptional human-being and COO of My Health Gig, Chad Wright.
Over the course of the next hour, we talk through Chad’s journey as he unveils how he reached his current position and philosophy of leadership through knowing what he didn’t want; the importance of football — in general and in guiding his mindset; and how accepting you’re maybe not the smartest person in the room will help drive innovation and put your focus on that which is most important: the people in your team. Chad truly shines as an example of what we should hope for in our leaders, and we’re certain you’ll pull out a few nuggets of wisdom in this week’s episode.
LINKS: Website: https://myhealthgig.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-wright-81960824/
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-health-gig/id6451484183
This week, join our host Justin Alison, as he talks about life, dreams, and legacy in this career retrospective with the ambitious, business-savvy, and natural born leader, Savannah Arroyo.
We are so stoked to follow Savannah’s incredible journey, first as a nurse direct from high-school; how she went back to schooling in order to get ahead on the corporate ladder; and then with the arrival of her second child, how she educated herself to create the beginnings of a real estate empire and find for herself and family financial freedom. We can’t help but be inspired by Savannah’s drive and dedication, and we are sure that if you dig into this week’s episode, she’ll inspire you, too.
LINKS: Website: https://networthnurse.co/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenetworthnurse/
This week, join our host Justin Alison, as he talks about life, dreams, and legacy in this career retrospective with the one and only Joscel James, one-time travel nurse, nurse liaison, comedian, and content creator.
Joscel is a force of nature, and it’s a real pleasure for us to welcome him back to the show. Behold the chemistry and positive vibes he and Justin share as they go back-and-forth on a range of subjects: from the entrepreneurial spirit borne of the early aught’s file-sharing boom; work culture; the opportunities that might present themselves as a math major; and how Joscel is now living out his dreams as a comedian and content creator. We encourage you to sit back, enjoy, and take notes!
LINKS:
Merch Store: https://www.teespring.com/stores/joscel-james
IG: https://www.instagram.com/josceljamesYoutube: www.youtube.com/@josceljames
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josceljames
This week, join your host, Justin Alison, as he talks about life, dreams, and legacy in this career retrospective with the excellent and impressive nurse entrepreneur and MedVenture founder, Emily Cheng.
This wonderful episode with Emily and Justin has warmth and good vibes at its core while surrounded by all sorts of truth. Emily has had a career inspired and influenced by family and cultural expectations. Her unique perspective on life, honed through years of finding her way despite her mom's opinions, has molded and manifested into something really special! So you can expect a fun listen that really digs in and tells you who Emily Cheng is beyond her LinkedIn headline.
LINKS:
Website: https://www.medventureapp.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/medventureapp/
MedVenture Camp Sign-up: https://www.medventureapp.com/medventure-camp.html
Meet Reva: not your average nurse, and definitely not your average story.
This episode peels back the curtain on Reva's nursing life, from the highs and lows of the NICU to her unique detour into aesthetics. She's candid about the tough stuff, but always with a dose of humor and wisdom.
Curious about the life lessons a NICU nurse learns on and off duty? Reva's sharing it all – no holds barred.
Join us on as we explore the secrets of successful interviews in the travel nursing world with Kait Adrien. From preparing for spontaneous calls to understanding the nuances of agency vs. internal contracts, this episode is a goldmine for anyone looking to step into or excel in travel nursing. Kait brings her wealth of experience to the table, offering invaluable tips and anecdotes. Don't miss this chance to up your interview game and hear about the exciting life of a travel nurse!
Tune in for a hold-no-punches chat with Nurse Mel. In this episode, Mel gets real about the frontline of nursing safety – confronting violence head-on. Hear her uncensored stories and strategies for keeping nurses safe in the line of duty. This is not your typical nursing talk; it's a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the challenges nurses face every day.
Join us as we explore the inspiring narrative of Britt Greaves, whose passion for nursing has evolved into advocating for mental wellness and community building in the tech space. In this episode of Behind the Scrubs, Britt shares her invaluable insights on gratitude, overcoming burnout, and the transformative power of acknowledging our shared humanity.
Take a seat at the table of truth as Rachal unveils the untold saga of shifting from stationary nursing to a nomadic healthcare lifestyle. This no-holds-barred discussion peels back layers of the nursing profession, examining the importance of adaptability, purpose, and leadership. 🗣️🔥💼 Whether you're a nurse or a healthcare leader, this episode is your backstage pass to the realities of the field.
Rich Smith steps into the limelight in this episode of 'Behind The Scrubs.' From a journey that starts in politics, passes through family movie theaters, and lands in healthcare staffing - his story is nothing short of incredible. And let’s not forget the craft beers and pivotal debates on AI's role in healthcare staffing. Grab your headphones, travel nurses, and let's delve into the real stories behind the scrubs. 🎧🚑
🎙️Tune in to Behind the Scrubs and embark on a journey with Amanda Hendrix as she unveils the importance of relationship-building in healthcare. From tales of bravery during the pandemic to emphasizing the power of community networks, this episode delves deep into the essence of Return On Relationships (ROR). Listen now to be inspired by stories that highlight not just the value of relationships in business but in life. 🩺🤝
Connect with Amanda:
Coaching 🤗 @energy.generator
Founder 👑 @baltimorebusinesswomen
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Step into the captivating world of NICU with our special guest, KeYana, RN. This episode of "Behind The Scrubs" unravels her inspiring journey - from challenging moments as a staff nurse to heartwarming stories in travel nursing. Discover KeYana's commitment to patient advocacy, her learning endeavors in Spanish, and what fuels her undeniable passion for the nursing profession. For a blend of deep conversations and enlightening insights, press play and immerse yourself in this powerful narrative. 🎧🩺🌟
🎙 Behind the Scrubs: TravCon 2023 Sin City Chronicles!' Journey with Justin through the electric atmosphere of TravCon in Las Vegas. Tune in for heartwarming confessions, eye-opening chats with travel nurses, and the essence of Vegas captured in every conversation. Whether you're here for the tales, the laughter, or the glitz of the city, this episode is your VIP pass to it all. Don't just listen, experience TravCon with BTS! 🌆👩⚕️🎧
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Dive into Dwayne Peck's transformative nursing journey: from radiology transporter to a 16-year tenured RN, and now a trailblazing travel nurse. Listen as he shares tales from the wards, insights on work culture, and hints of his entrepreneurial spirit. A must-hear for every aspiring nurse! Follow for more stories "Behind The Scrubs".🩺🌍
Dive deep into the transformative journey of Katie Duke! Once navigating the intense world of nursing, she's now an online sensation and inspiration for nurses everywhere. Get your dose of humor, insights, and the magnetic energy of THE Katie Duke. Prepare for some belly laughs and major motivation! Follow for more impactful tales.👩⚕️🔥
Dive into an intimate chat with Mikaela Ingram, a travel nurse rooted in farming, brimming with passion. Journey through her impactful past, aspirations, and milestones in nursing. Delve into "Divine Drops", and experience Mikaela's vibrant world of celebrations, camper escapades, and dance. Ready for a heartfelt, moving story? Press play! 🎙️👩⚕️🎉
🔗 www.divinedrops.org ✉️ hello@divinedrops.org
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Welcome to another impactful episode of Behind the Scrubs! Today, we're bringing you an insightful conversation with Corey Grissom, a major player from Opus Match and a game-changer in the travel nursing industry.
We dive deep into how Opus Match is revolutionizing travel nursing and how it could be a massive advantage for you. This episode provides an in-depth look at the role of technology in shaping the future of travel nursing, and how Corey, along with his team, is at the forefront of this change.
Alongside these crucial professional insights, Corey also shares his personal journey - from his humble beginnings to expecting his first child, and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way.
If you're a travel nurse looking to transform your career or simply someone interested in the evolving intersection of healthcare and technology, you don't want to miss this conversation. Hit play and let's get started!
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Prepare for a high voltage episode of Behind The Scrubs as we welcome Ronnie, Sarah, Janelle, and Lindsey, four pioneering travel nurses turned entrepreneurs. These powerhouse nurses are shaking the foundations of the industry with Vitality Solutions, bridging gaps from bedside nursing to travel nurse recruitment and beyond.
Are you intrigued by the transformative journey from travel nurse to recruiter to entrepreneur? Get ready for an enlightening ride!
In this exhilarating conversation, they uncover the details of their evolution from frontline healthcare warriors to industry disruptors, their initiatives for redefining healthcare recruitment, and their audacious visions for the future of travel nursing.
Calling all nurses: If you're seeking to leverage your travel nurse experience and make a substantial impact, this episode is an absolute must-listen. Prepare for a surge of inspiration, empowerment, and perhaps, ignite a healthcare revolution of your own!
Follow us, subscribe, and strap in for this electrifying journey!
Visit us: https://vitalityhealth.eco Follow on Instagram: @vitalitysolutions
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Get ready for a mind-blowing conversation in this episode of Behind The Scrubs! We're joined by the pioneering pair Taofiki Gafar-Schaner and Joey Ferry, seasoned nurses and inventors who are changing the healthcare landscape with their innovative products.
Dive in as we explore their journey from bedside nurses to the pioneers of Frontier Innovations, Inc., and the story behind their first invention - the SafeSeizure pads. Hear their insights on the increasing role of technology in healthcare, the impact of their products on patient care, and their vision for the future of nursing.
This is an episode packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical advice for nurses - especially nurses looking to navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape of healthcare. Get ready to be inspired and learn how you, too, can make a difference in the field. Don't miss out on this one!
https://www.safeseizure.com#behindthescrubs #travelnurse #healthcare
BOOMIN! Welcome back, warriors of the healthcare world, to another banger episode of Behind the Scrubs - where we go DEEP! This time, we’re packing our bags and crash-landing at MedVenture Summer Camp, ripping the lid off the travel nursing industry! We ain’t holding back; we’re getting down and dirty with the gritty details!
Emily and Ryan - the badass co-founders of MedVenture App - are steering this ship! These two ain’t your average moderators; they’re ready to light the panel on FIRE with their no-BS approach!
And speaking of the panel, have we got a lineup for you! We’ve assembled a freaking Justice League of travel nursing - the best of the best! We're talking Lead Health, Destination Travelcare, Trusted, and Medical Edge Recruitment - the game-changers of the industry! These guys and gals are dropping knowledge bombs left and right! Recruiters, marketing whizzes, clinical ninjas, and account management gladiators - all duking it out in the ultimate Travel Nursing Showdown!
We’re pulling the curtain on agency margins - that’s right, we’re spilling the tea on where that money’s really going! Ever wondered about bill rates? We’re cracking the code! And hey, what the hell do you do when your paycheck gets messed with mid-contract? We got you covered!
But that's not all, folks - we’re also delving into the art of standing out as a travel nurse in a market that’s more cutthroat than a Tarantino flick! We’re handing you the freaking Infinity Gauntlet of knowledge so you can be the Thanos of travel nursing!
Connect with Behind the Scrubs - hit that subscribe button like it owes you money and jump on this wild ride with us!
Smash that like button, share the hell out of this, and STAY TUNED!
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Welcome to another episode of Behind The Scrubs! Today, we're thrilled to have Shannon McPeek with us, the Founder behind Operation Happy Nurse.
In our vibrant chat, Shannon opens up about her varied nursing experiences, the inspiration that led to Operation Happy Nurse, and the incredibly moving tales of healing she's encountered. She shines a light on the innovative stress relief plans personalized for each nurse and underscores the link between physical and mental health.
Whether you're part of the healthcare industry or simply someone looking for inspiration, this episode is exceptional! Shannon's story, coupled with the tangible solutions Operation Happy Nurse offers, is sure to positively impact your capacity to thrive!
Don't forget to give us a thumbs up, share the love with your friends, and hit that subscribe button for more fascinating peeks Behind The Scrubs. Stay tuned for more stories that educate, entertain, inspire, and motivate. Together, let's go Behind The Scrubs.
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👩⚕️🏥 PREPARE FOR A DOSE OF INSPIRATION! 🏥👩⚕️In this episode of Behind The Scrubs, we're going BEYOND THE SCRUBS with Jenny Finnell, the SUPER NURSE who's changing the game in the nursing profession. As the founder of Nurses Teach Nurses and CEO of CRNA School Prep Academy, Jenny leads with heart, teaches with enthusiasm, and guides with compassion. She's here to share her journey, her mission, and how she's making a massive positive impact on the world of nursing.We dive deep into the power of mentorship, the importance of community, and how to achieve long-term career goals and satisfaction in nursing. Plus, we're discussing Jenny's unique approach to creating a "pay it forward" culture among nurses, and her vision for the future of the nursing profession.Don't miss our BTS rapid-fire round where Jenny tackles three thought-provoking questions in just 30 seconds! You won't believe her answers! ✔️SUBSCRIBE for more INSPIRING stories from nurses.🔔 Don't forget to hit the BELL icon to stay updated with our latest episodes.🔗Connect with Jenny Finnell and check out Nurses Teach Nurses: www.NursesTeachNurses.com
In this emotionally charged and inspiring episode, we sit down with Laban Pattanaik, the founder and CEO of Lead Health, one of the fastest-growing US staffing companies specializing in placing travel nurses in acute care hospitals across the nation. For Laban, it's more than just a business that has been awarded Best Staffing Firms To Work For; it's a deeply personal mission and the pursuit of Legacy.After witnessing firsthand the challenges faced by his parents during their medical journeys, Laban felt a strong calling to make a difference in the lives of both patients and healthcare professionals. This led to the transformation of his company into a travel nurse-focused organization in 2016. Hear Laban recount the early days of building Lead Health from the ground up, even as he managed his parents' healthcare needs.Join us, as we're also joined by Laban's exceptional wife, Anitu, who offers her unique perspective on their journey together. Don't miss this heartfelt and exclusive episode! Subscribe to our channel and show us some love!www.leadhealth.com#behindthescrubs #travelnurse #healthcare
In today's episode, we're joined by Daniel Shaffer, founder of Gratitude Plus, a social wellness app designed to help people experience more happiness and personal growth through gratitude journaling, affirmations, mood tracking, and community support.Daniel shares his personal story of how the loss of his mother led him to discover the transformative power of gratitude and inspired the creation of Gratitude Plus. He also discusses the importance of social accountability, and how the app has evolved to provide a supportive, safe space for users to share their experiences and build lasting connections.This episode is packed with insights, not just for those interested in mental wellness, but also for our travel nurse audience. Daniel offers practical tips on how Gratitude Plus can help travel nurses maintain a positive mindset, build resilience, and foster connections while on assignment.Stay tuned for our BTS rapid-fire round, where Daniel answers three fun and creative questions that reveal his adventurous side and his vision for a world where technology and wellness go hand in hand.Don't miss this inspiring conversation with an entrepreneur who's changing the landscape of mental health and wellness through the power of gratitude. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Behind The Scrubs!#BehindTheScrubs #TravelNurse #Healthcare
Hold on to your seats, because this nurse's story is INSANE and you won't believe what this exceptional TRAVEL NURSE has accomplished! Welcome back to Behind The Scrubs, the home of extraordinary healthcare professionals! In today's episode, we're talking with Diana Vega, a registered nurse whose life journey and talents are out of this world!From her humble beginnings in the Philippines to her adventures as a world-traveling nurse in the US, Diana's story is nothing short of MIND-BLOWING! She'll share her life-changing experiences volunteering in different countries and how she's impacted countless lives!But wait, there's more! Diana is also a super-talented powerhouse with an array of AMAZING hobbies like mobile photography, floristry, group exercise instruction, and songwriting. She even teaches her coworkers her original songs!Prepare to be amazed by one of the most incredible and versatile nurses you'll ever encounter! You won't want to miss this episode, so make sure to hit that like button, subscribe, and share with everyone you know! Thanks for tuning in to Behind The Scrubs! 🤯💉🌍💥#healthcare #travelnurse #behindthescrubs
🔥 You won't believe the INSANE power of SOUND! Today on Behind The Scrubs, we're hanging out with the amazing Chelsea Renner! As a travel nurse, sound healing expert, and digital creator, Chelsea has transformed countless lives with her mind-blowing approach to wellness! 🎧✨Join us as we dive deep into Chelsea's world of healing, travel, and adventure! We'll uncover her secrets to elevating self-worth, learn how different cultures have shaped her views on healing, and explore the wild side of unconventional healthcare methods from around the globe! 🌎🌴But that's not all! We'll also tackle the crazy challenges of being a digital creator in today's fast-paced world, and discover the most underrated self-care tips you NEED to know! 📱💡You won't want to miss this EPIC journey with Chelsea Renner! So, what are you waiting for? Hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to our channel, and get ready for an unforgettable ride! 🚀🔥Connect with Chelsea Renner:Website: linktr.ee/chelsea_rennerInstagram: @chelsea_rennerAligned & Free: @alignednfree#healthcare #travelnurse #behindthescrubs
Passion, Pizza, Purpose - these are the three P's that drive our guest, April Hansen, a nurse, hyper-growth business leader, keynote speaker, and the President of the biggest healthcare staffing organization in the game.In this special 50th episode of Behind the Scrubs, we have a candid conversation with April about her love of pizza, her approach to work-life balance, her TED Talk, and how she found her purpose by pursuing her passions. This is a must-watch for anyone looking for inspiration, motivation, and practical advice on how to create a culture that supports employee wellness and work-life balance.Travel Nurses and Healthcare Staffing professionals, in particular, will find this episode especially valuable, as we delve into the biggest trends and challenges facing the healthcare industry today. Join us as we explore how the industry is evolving and what it takes to succeed in today's fast-paced world of healthcare.So, get ready to be inspired and entertained by this incredible leader in healthcare! This special episode is not to be missed, and we're excited to have you along for the ride.#healthcare #travelnurse #behindthescrubs
Get ready for an EPIC episode of Behind The Scrubs that you won't want to miss, as we bring you an incredible conversation with powerhouse nurse Cat Golden!In this game-changing episode, Cat Golden, the inspiring founder of Nurses Inspire Nurses, shares her unconventional journey in nursing and reveals how she transformed her life with just 5% more courage. We dive deep into Cat's amazing story, exploring the challenges she faced in the nursing field and her passion for helping others, leading to the creation of a supportive community for healthcare professionals.Prepare for a captivating ride as we uncover Cat Golden's inspiring journey, filled with valuable insights, heartwarming moments, and lessons on courage and authenticity.Don't forget to hit that like button, subscribe for more game-changing stories, and share this episode of Behind The Scrubs with your friends and colleagues! Stay tuned for more engaging conversations with extraordinary guests from the world of healthcare! 💥🚀https://www.nursesinspirenurses.com/#behindthecrubs #thetravelnurseexperience #travelnurse #travelnursefamily #healthcare
HEALING and OPTIMIZING Your Life with Ryan Encinas: Diving Deep into the World of Holistic Health!
Welcome to another episode of the podcast where we explore the depths of human experience and consciousness. Today, we have an incredible guest with us - Ryan Encinas, a community and surgical nurse with over 15 years of experience in the field, including Travel Nursing.
Ryan is the founder of Everyday Healers and is on a mission to heal and optimize people's lives through a personalized approach that takes into account the vast variety of modalities available. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of healing and optimization, challenging conventional narratives and exploring the connection between physical, mental, and spiritual health.
As a lifelong student of all things health, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conversation. We discuss the importance of spirituality in the healing process, the role of community in supporting health and wellness, and the challenges of navigating the vast array of modalities and practices available in the wellness industry.
We also delve into the evolving landscape of healthcare and the integration of holistic approaches to healing in a clinical setting. And of course, we explore biohacking and everything in between.
So, grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back, relax, and get ready to explore the world of healing and optimization with Ryan Encinas.
atx.holistic.rn@gmail.com @atx_holistic_rn
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Lindsey & Jared. Husband & Wife. Travel nurses. Co-Founders.
This is a power couple episode guys!! You may know them as the founders of Scrubstr, the Yelp for traveling healthcare professionals, where reviews are anonymous and secrets are safe but allllll the tea is spilled. Not just tea though, you can find loads of great information about facilities too from other healthcare professionals!
Tune in to hear The Shelton’s filing us in on everything! From what it's like working together, starting a business together, RV LIFE, and, of course, hot takes on current events in the nursing world. Lindsey is known for her honesty and being a straight shooter, so you’ll never want to miss a chance to hear her out!
https://scrubstr.com/
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Join us on an unforgettable Community Care Expedition! In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Matt, founder of the 4North Project, Ryan, co-founder of MedVenture App, and the team from Lead Media, the most dangerous media team in the healthcare staffing game, to include All-Time, B-rad, McDanger, and Jae to talk about our work in the Dominican Republic.
Our trip to the DR in December was filled with adventure, cultural immersion, and most importantly, providing care to underserved communities in the remote villages of Bani and the mountains. Matt's power even went out in the DR while we were recording this episode - this highlights that you never know what can happen on a Community Care Expedition!
Through the Stronger Together initiative, we're bringing pop-up medical clinics to communities that often lack access to quality healthcare. It's been an incredible journey, and we couldn't have done it without the support of the 4North Project, MedVenture, and the Travel Nurse Takeover.
Listen in as we share our experiences volunteering and connecting with the local community, and learn more about the impact of Stronger Together and Dar Auqa in the DR. We truly believe that we are Stronger Together, and we can't wait to share our journey with you!
Featuring:
Matt, Founder of 4North Project @4northproject
Ryan, Co-Founder of MedVenture App @medventureapp
Lead Media team, All-Time, B-rad, McDanger, and Jae @lead.health
Join us on this high-energy adventure and see how a Community Care Expedition can make a real difference in the world! #travelnurse #travelnursefamily #healthcare
Ladies and Gentlemen, buckle up and get ready to go Behind The Scrubs like never before! This week, on episode #44, Justin and Kyle are taking you behind the scenes of our company retreat! Last year, they delivered a keynote about sweeping the sheds, empathy and giving without expectations. And it sparked conversations and inspired our team, and now we're giving you a front-row seat to the action. They'll be dishing on why culture is so important and the ingredients of our ethos here at Lead. This is not just another episode, folks - it's an all-access pass to the inner workings of one of the most dangerous teams in the game. So sit back, grab a drink, and get ready for a wild ride on Behind The Scrubs!
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We want to preface this by saying we are incredibly biased because we love Sir Jason Barnes.
However, we aren’t alone; the consensus in the nursing community is that they love him too! With a track record of great reviews and successes, we knew we had to give Jason a chance to show off. As a senior leader and mentor for the Recruiting team at Lead Health, Jason talks through the side of things. He humanizes a part of the industry that has been (occasionally, rightfully) demonized.
Always ready and willing to take a joke, extraordinarily patient but unfailingly honest, he’s the kind of guy you want in your corner. So, if you’re losing faith in the state of recruiters in the staffing industry, press play and prepare to have that restored!
jason@leadhealth.com
858-375-9302
@sirjasonbarnes
We love a nurse entrepreneur! Meet Archie Richardson, a nurse turned CEO of Haven Collective, a company that provides contract insurance for traveling healthcare professionals. No one likes a canceled contract, and Haven Collective has you covered with payouts for the unfortunate if/when it happens! An exciting adaptation of a standard business tailored to help traveling healthcare professionals, Archie is out to change the industry!
Tune in to learn more about Archie and see if Haven Collective could be for you! Episode 42 is now available on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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https://havencollective.net/
@alibi_june
You probably already know Nurse Kelly, but for good measure, she’s a nurse, Miss America Runner Up, and Wanderly Chief Nurse Advocate! Famously known for her nursing monologue on the Miss America pageant that she was subsequently mocked for wearing a stethoscope by an ignoramus; it just goes to show how little the public knows about what nurses do!
This is why we’re so excited to have Nurse Kelly talk about her powerful origin story for becoming a nurse, her career trajectory, and her personal journey through finding her platform, founding the Nurses Unite campaign, and beginning her work as a travel clinicians advocate!
This is a truly unique nursing experience, and Nurse Kelly talks about it with the grace and poise we’ve come to know her by, so pop in those pods and press play!
https://nursekelley.com/
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You are neither drunk nor delirious (or maybe you are, no judgment), but you’re reading this right; Emilie and Hannah have joined us for our 40th episode of Behind the Scrubs!!
Hosts of an already successful podcast, Drunk or Delirious: A Nightshift Podcast, these travel nurses can be found each episode chopping it about various topics and issues in their work and life, such as self-care, nursing true-crime, and answering listener questions! All done at 3 am, you’re left wondering…. Are they drunk or delirious? Either way, you’ll find they’re hilarious, insightful, and relatable.
We are BIG fans, and, to put it simply, if they wore army pants and flip-flops, we, too, would wear army pants and flip-flops.
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Courtney Aragon, nurse, wellness advocate, and transformation coach, she’s on a mission to spread positivity during this time when the voice of negativity echoes the loudest. If you need of good vibes, then turn up the volume! Learn how she uses manifestation, the law of attraction, and visualization to guide her actions and get what she wants! It’s a balance that you, as the curator of your thoughts, can use to construct your destiny, and with three helpful habits, you can work your way there too! We can’t think of a better way to start off the year! Tune in to learn how to guide your mind, body, and spirit through life trials, work burnout, and the occasional stagnation!
@courtneyskirts @the.inner.light.coach
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Meet Sierra! A currently Austin based Travel Nurse Takeover gal, Sierra has had world traveling in her life since she was a wee one. Her mother was a travel agent and she spent a good chunk of her childhood exploring for her moms jobs and its something that stuck with her as she chose her career and built her life! Ambassador for Eargasm earplugs, this woman knows all the hacks to travel, tune in to tap into her wealth of knowledge and and expertise!
@sierras_adventure
Please join us in fangirling over Holli as she fangirls over us!!
Some of our executive team sat down to be interviewed by Holli from SIA as we were again awarded the honor of "Fastest Growing US Staffing Firms 2022"! Holli asks us about our past, present, and future as Lead Health grows and evolves each year by maintaining our core values of kindness, authenticity, and transparency (also knowing how to have a good time)!
So, from where did we come? Humble beginnings.
Where are we? Growing and gratitude-ing.
Where are we going? Mars.
Confused? Watch for yourself, and it'll all become clear!
Originally from Traverse City, MI, this impressive human was a nanny until she was 28 when she discovered occupational therapy. While in OC school she learned about the traveling lifestyle and couldn’t resist! Despite being discouraged by college professors about taking a travel assignment, she decided to yeet that advice and jumped right in! After a few years thriving in the travel world, she had a bit of an epiphany while at TravCon which inspired her to create her website, “The List”. She saw a massive hole in the system that someone needed to handle and thought… “Someone should do something… I can do something!” And thus The List and the legacy of Erica Harvitt began!
Our host Justin was recently on the Cup Of Nurses podcast hosted by two traveling nurses, Matt Solarczyk & Peter Findura. Their mission is to change the world and provide value through health news and breaking down hot nursing topics. There is no sugarcoating the good, bad or ugly of information and all topics will be confronted with the brutal truth.
Tune in and enjoy this episode flip!
We've been Scrub Hacked, but the co-founder of ScrubHacks, Lyndsey Shelton(check spelling). We know you are all used to hearing from our host, Justin Allison, keeping your fellow nurses on their toes! However, it was time to mix things up. We put a nurse in the driver's seat, one with experience as a traveler, a solid social media presence, and extensive career goals! We love an ambitious queen. After taking to social media to source the questions that nurses really want to ask staffing companies and recruiters, Lyndsey is confronting Justin with them all. In a lovely but honest showdown, tune in to see the surgical bootie on the other foot.
Sam Kane, if we didn't have proof (Thanks, Video Chat), you'd be sure to think we made her up. This nurse has nerves of steel. Not only did she make the jump from vaccine clinic assignment to Level I Trauma hospital without balking, this 5-year travel nurse veteran regularly puts her fear to the test:
- She just went Skydiving despite being afraid of heights
- She swims with sharks
- She's a nurse - enough said
As if that action-hero-in that-making introduction wasn't enough, she has a huge heart. She advocates for re-education around sharks and volunteers with our friends at 4North serving the people of the Dominican Republic in the health matters they cannot get anywhere else. Take that, Bruce Wayne. She recently finished her degree to become a Nurse Practitioner and is completing her clinical portion but after she intends to join the community she loves for a Travel Nurse Adventure abroad for two months! If you're looking for inspiration or something to make you jealous enough to take action, this will do it.
Joining our host, Justin Allison, in the next installment of the Executive Series is VP of Gov. Relations for American Staffing Association, Toby Malara. In addition to running ASA, he casually runs the Malar Broadcast Group. We DO NOT want to see his daily task list.
In the early days of young Toby Malara, he went for a Law degree after some prompting from Dad, he didn’t go into law because he realized it was his jam and nor was it necessary. Instead, after going to law school in DC, he did multiple political internships and he fell in love with politics (Cue romcom music). After finishing his degree, he worked for Representative Jack Quinn on Capitol Hill for 1.5 years before moving into the private sector. Soon after he moved over to ASA where he’s been since, can you spell L-O-Y-A-L!
With so much experience and insight, the best way to get to know Toby is to check out this episode! Available now on all platforms!
You know him as the man and mind behind Travel Nurse Takeover, but Ryan Sendow is so much more! We caught up with him while he’s currently on assignment in Seattle to talk about his lifestyle, travels, and how his FOMO catalyzed TNT. While others were on exciting contracts, Ryan wanted to hear about their stories (not just the Snapchat ones). Aside from the nursing game, the content game and the higher education game (Ryan received a Masters in Psych 1.5 years ago), Ryan is now in the apparel game! Be sure to check out his line, TRVL NRSE, created by crowdsourcing within the nursing community; we love the synergy and support!
Tune in to the episode and remember to keep it cool, about as cool as this MedVenture Ambassador turned clothing designer who worships at the altar of Kobe Bryant (don’t we all), and turned his FOMO into a thriving business.
Adam is a part of a tale as old as time. He fell into the business and recruiting very quickly and just as quickly fell in love with it; however, like with so many love affairs, the honeymoon period had to come to an end. As it did, Adam noticed cracks and fissures in the industry, so industriously he took his 20+ years of experience and found a way to fill them with his founding of Great Recruiters. The pillars upon which he built this business mirror the values of ours! Join us in this conversation as it progresses from comparing playbooks to finishing each other's sentences... how cute! Speaking of cute, Adam is married to a nurse, so this paring just keeps getting sweeter. We're all in on Adam (aka C-rad), and we know you will be too!
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Did we just become best friends? We did and you will too! Join Justin as he sits down with CEO and founder of NurseRX, Chriss Diltz. Chriss is a verified travel nurse guru, a travel nursing fairy godmother, if you will. She’s sharp, she’s direct, and she’s ready with witty responses at every turn willing to push the conversation into new, guilty pleasure territory! After spending years in the business, Chriss realized a need in the nursing community around her. In response to this, NurseRX was made, offering services such as: Travel Nurse Crash Course, Interview Prep, and Contract Review. She’s thought of it all so the next generations of travel nurses won;t have to - It’s everything you could have wished for ;). So pop in those headphones, press play, and be ready to be inspired by this hilarious gem of a human!
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Pull up a chair, get a cozy blanket, and settle in for this fireside chat with Lead CEO, Laban Pattanaik, and CGO, Justin Allison. In this episode we get insight into the rapid growth of the little staffing company that could, Lead Healthstaff. Since its inception creating a culture has been a key value that has permeated every hiring decision. Lead has always wanted to be authentic while practicing radical generosity and everyday kindness. This has been no easy feat, but it starts at the top and once you hear from CEO Laban you’ll have no doubt about why it seems to be working! So heat up the kettle, press play, and join us on this journey. Cheers!
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We hit the strip for our first ever trip to TravCon and connected with our community of nurses and clinicians in a BIG way. Jackpot! There is clearly no better place than this for real time, face to face interactions with the true heroes of the patient care story. We were absolutely blown away by the positivity exuding from so many we met in the travel nurse community. Especially at a time when we know contracts are stressful and need is at an all time high! These same nurses and clinicians who keep showing up to work each day in spite of it all really showed up in Vegas and we were lucky enough to get some of them in front of our cameras. The result? Fast paced, casual and overall FUN interviews with some of our very favorite people! Some are return guests to our show and others are brand new connections we made on the spot. If you missed out and didn’t come, we think at the very least you should get to be a fly on the convention room wall so enjoy this glimpse into one of the best events in our community!
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Meet Emily & Ryan, two of the most truly authentic and exceptional human beings we’ve ever encountered! Their overwhelming care for their patients and their entire community is palpable. Harnessing that positive energy spawned the birth of their phenomenal app, MedVenture App in which they provide tools for successful travel journeys. The app features the ability to seamlessly connect with other travelers in your area using Geolocation, find local meetups and events hosted by travelers, a robust discussion board and insider facility reviews. The best part? It’s FREE! Two words...Game Changer!! Get out there and download the app today. Better yet, reach out and connect with these two amazing people! We did and they left an indelible impression as a genuinely caring, community focused duo that has set the stage to change the world!
Connect with Emily & Ryan:
https://www.medventurefortravelers.com/
IG: @medventureapp
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKdG1MWZLzuzGPY0gERQVrA/featured
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Welcome our guy Matt to the BTS fold! His values align so seamlessly with ours it’s borderline doppelganger. Positive, Mindful, Aware and Gracious are just a few of the above average character traits this ICU Travel Nurse exemplifies. When he’s not hitting the mats training in Jiu-Jitsu he’s taking full advantage of his nomadic lifestyle and crushing EPIC 8 month trips up and down the west coast and elsewhere! Let’s face it, he’s a busy guy but keeps his finger on the pulse of travel nursing by co-hosting a successful podcast and vlog series, Cup Of Nurses as well as his own mindfulness inspired content (@mattsmindset). If that wasn’t enough, he recently launched a movement called, Frontline Warriors to help bring positivity and consciousness to the masses. Please join us, hit that play button and prepare your mind for a transformation!
Mic check! Mic check 1, 2! Episode 17 of the Behind The Scrubs podcast featuring Mike Linares is LIVE. Nurse Mike is a bonafide jack of all trades. Rapper, nurse, educator, entrepreneur, fitness YouTuber, and CEO to name a few. In this episode, Mike recounts his rags to riches journey to success, and the lessons he learned along the way. His business, Simple Nursing, an online nurse education platform was created out of countless failures, trials, and tribulations. Listen as Mike shares his tips for success, how to navigate new media successfully, and even reverse aging?? You don't want to miss this one.
Meet the Friendly Travelers! ...and let me tell you, they truly are so friendly. If you're a traveler looking for inspiration to travel, date, work, or workout, then this is the episode for you. In this episode, you'll begin to believe in love and fate again; yes, that’s dramatic, but they really are a modern-day Beauty and the Beast (you decide who is who, have you seen Kristina's muscles?!) Tune in to learn about Kristina and Anthony's meet-cute, first travel assignments, becoming a travel pair, co-insta-ing, and finding their motivation for travel nursing!
FabFitFun, we have found new ambassadors for you, your move!
Thanks for tuning in and be sure to follow the Friendly Travelers on Instagram @friendly_travelers!
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Q is pure light in human form. From the #Everydayhero podcast comes host Swardiq Mayanja, or Q for short(est) telling us who he is behind his scrubs! A seasoned travel nurse, Q talks and swears his way through stories about moving ALOT, states with different patient ratios, and how nurses don’t get snow days in rough winters. Laugh your way through this episode learning how Q tackles his nursing schedule, making content to share with the world, and talking a little bit of trash on Connecticut. Can you blame him? He’s a proud Boston, Massachusetts man who screams at the temperature of lukewarm water :).
Connect with Q:
IG: @qthenurse
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtfO-Qcn03PiHNc8QrvEng
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We’ve had our share of popular and experienced travel nurses come through our show, peppering them with questions and pushing for details. This week, the tables have turned. We had ReyAnn, Nurse Brennan, Amber Kendra, and The Wanderers submit their burning questions putting host, Justin Allison, recruiter turned CPO in the hot seat.
13 is the first in our #ExecutiveEdition series on Behind the Scrubs. I sit down with my guy Kyle Morey-Leber, Chief Client Officer, at Lead Healthstaff and discuss the pulse of travel nursing in the wake of the pandemic bubble bursting. Kyle is crushing the patient care game and humbly boasts 15 years of experience in healthcare staffing.
Bringing in a new perspective, we look at the pandemic through the eyes of a staffing executive trying relentlessly to get placements done as quickly as the hospitals needed them while also balancing a WFH lifestyle that is atypical within the staffing world. A delicate balance in a regular year, the speed of change, and the pressure of the crisis rates has likely indelibly changed the landscape of healthcare staffing moving forward.
Tune in to find out and enjoy the show!
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Inspiration, humor, and dancing are just the warm-up for getting to know Daniel Liga, RN aka Murse Liga D. We dive into the events that shaped his passion for saving lives and the ultimate endgame being happiness. We also chat about his social media content game on IG and TikTok, his role with the newly launched NurseCon online platform, the toxic culture of nurses eating their young, and his plan to start his travel nursing career later this year.
Tune in and enjoy the show, much gratitude!
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Connect with Dan
Instagram: @murse_liga.d
Tik Tok: @murse_liga.d
Meg & Ty aka We The Wanderers are two of the most genuine and authentic adventurers and travel nurses that have been traversing the country in their souped-up van since 2019!
Get to know them through this episode and their blog where we discuss everything from their recent marriage to two years on the road living in their van. If you’re a nurse considering joining the movement, tune in for tips, advice, pluses and minus of working as a travel pair, and some of their favorite places to travel the country!
Be ready to be inspired, thanks for tuning in, and much gratitude!
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Connect with Meg & Ty
Instagram: @We.The.Wanderers
Blog: https://we-the-wanderers.com/
Joel joined the Navy in 97’, worked in Emergency Trauma in the hospital and out in the field, he was with the Navy Seals in the mid-2000s before retiring in 2018 from the Navy to pursue travel nursing. He surfs, is a musician, a proud father, is fluent in Japanese and drifting, and is building a Clinical Education business (Nursing 123) on the side to fuel his passion for teaching others and giving back to his community. He is unstoppable and absolutely crushing life!
Tune in to the show, it’s a must-listen! Gratitude.
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Connect with Joel:
Instagram: @Nursing123 @joel.kirouac_rn
Facebook: facebook.com/joel.kirouac
Live. Capture. Explore. Those are wise words from Tobe Ezimora, Travel RN aka Murse Tobe. He is living life to the fullest while bringing a positive vibe everywhere he explores. He credits his time as a student-athlete for helping propel him forward in life and his nursing career. Two huge lessons it taught him was the power of discipline and how to respond to failure.
In this episode we explore his passion for hiking, staying in shape, preventing burnout, creating travel nurse content, and leaving a legacy. We also discuss his 3 truths of nursing, the biggest lie of nursing, and the side effects he experienced from the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tune in and I cannot express enough gratitude for your support of the show - thank you!
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Connect with Tobe:
Instagram: @MurseTobe
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCU_kltzPPwJkiA0ppI1EAsw
From a Teacher to a Travel Nurse, Claudea is crushing life and patient care. She currently works staff at an amazing community hospital in Northern California but traveling again is not out of the question. We dig into her journey of becoming a Registered Nurse, what it was like coming out of nursing school and getting hired, the interview process, a super inspiring patient care story, and a little bit of what the future might hold for nursing post the COVID-19 pandemic.
My gratitude is unlimited that you pressed play! Please don’t forget to hit subscribe too :)
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Amber wasn’t always a Travel Nurse but she is absolutely crushing it and patient care. This is a direct reflection of the amazing and compassionate person that she is along with her great supporting cast while on assignment (3 Bernese Mountain Dogs). We had a blast discussing her love for nature, recent engagement, challenges working the crisis, the vaccine, self-care & adventure, and how to maintain a positive work-life balance.
Thank you for tuning into the show!
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ReyAnn is an amazing human being and it was an absolute pleasure digging into the nurse behind the scrubs on this episode. We talk about living life so true to yourself that it inspires others to do the same. Her passion for international travel, whether or not it was the right decision for her to work as a travel nurse, advice for nurses stuck on travel nursing, pandemic rates and nurses chasing the shiny object, a common misconception in the travel nursing world, and her excitement on what she is looking forward to in 2021!
We are fired up to share Episode 6 with you and our gratitude is unlimited that you hit play. Please hit that subscribe button too!
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Dylan is an ICU / Critical Care RN that is currently battling the virus in the trenches on the frontlines. He has worked at some of the largest healthcare organizations in California, battled some serious career adversity (Camp Fire and the pandemic) as of late, and he has some travel experience too. Also, Dylan is our first guest that has a family at home (Wife and two daughters) so his perspective is exceptional. We talk about what it’s like coming home after every shift and keeping his family safe, the second wave of the pandemic, how to leverage courage right now, working five nights in a row, the support nurses need more than ever, a prediction about the future of nursing, and a tip for recruiters when reaching out to nurses about traveling during the pandemic.
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Shannon Beattie, RN joins us on the show to share her Travel Nurse journey. It kicks off with her first assignment in Kentucky, and how that set her up for success to land her next assignment in California. She has leveraged Social Media and Facebook travel nursing groups specifically, to help her find contracts and recruiters to work with. We discuss her experience working during the pandemic and how her mission was just to keep her patients alive. Her number one piece of advice to other nurses considering traveling is to ask questions, lots of them.
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Get acquainted with Brennan Belliveau, RN on this Episode of Behind The Scrubs podcast. Brennan is a Pediatrics Registered Nurse originally from Edmonton, Canada but now works as a Travel Nurse here in California. It all started after a wild, action-packed trip to California which inspired him to double down on his courage and take the big leap. In his own words, becoming a Travel Nurse was the best decision he has ever made in his life. And he’s made a lot of good decisions :)
We dig into his nursing blog which he started to support the travel nursing community. A blog that is dedicated to helping you find success in both work and life. He shares his experience making the transition to California as a Canadian nurse, the difference between working in public and private healthcare, and what it’s like working in a Magnet hospital. He wants to have a positive impact and leave a legacy. We dive into the digital revolution happening in our space right now and whether or not tech will eventually replace the recruiter. Robots v.s. The Human Touch. Pay transparency online and how it is impacting travel nursing. We talk about how nurses are exhausted (mentally, physically, and emotionally) from working the pandemic and how they are staying motivated. And a whole lot more!
Follow him on Instagram: @Nurse.Brennan
Visit his blog: TheAdventurousNurse.com
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Richard Jones is an Emergency Room RN here in California and he has been traveling since 2011. He has also worked in some of the busiest Level I Trauma Centers in the state. In addition to his passion for patient care, he loves spinning vinyl records and DJing. His vinyl collection is quite impressive!
From being born in England to a career as a travel nurse in California, his origin story is exceptional. He comes from a family of clinicians where family dinners are crazy nurse talk. We discuss why he likes making a difference in patients’ lives, why he chose travel nursing, one thing he wished he knew prior to his first assignment, a super inspiring patient care story, working the pandemic in the ER and beating the virus, his practical advice for nurses considering travel nursing, and his passion for music.
Thank you for tuning in and we are excited for you to listen to our conversation!
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Lindsay Gamache is a Registered Nurse and former Travel Nurse who has worked in Level IV NICU’s and some of the nation’s top Children’s Hospitals. She absolutely loves traveling the country and world.
In this episode she shares with us her nursing origin story, her journey coming from Canada to California, making a difference in the lives of her patients one 12hr shift at a time, the most challenging part of being a travel nurse, battling adversity and her mindset during the pandemic, mental health, gratitude, traveling the world and providing patient care, and her definition of a successful 13-week travel assignment.
You can connect with Lindsay on:
Linkedin linkedin.com/in/lindsay-gamache-00274884/
Instagram @lindsaygamache.
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Welcome to BEHIND THE SCRUBS: The Travel Nurse experience.
We are excited that you have landed here on our new podcast and I will get to the punchline; the purpose of this show is to provide a disproportionate amount of value to the travel nurse community. We believe that sharing stories is the key to providing value - stories that are educating, entertaining, inspiring, and motivating. Our guests will primarily be the heroes of the patient care story - traveling clinicians. But we will also feature many industry experts too.
I will be your host and my name is Justin Allison, I am the Chief People Offer at Lead Healthstaff and I’ve been in the Healthcare Staffing industry for going on 20 years now. I am humbled to be here and to be able to share the stories of our real-life heroes. This podcast will serve the travel nurse community with the simple intent to provide value and make a positive impact.
I’m filled with gratitude that you decided to press play.