Aureus Medical Blog Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Can it really be one year since we started the Aureus Medical blog? They say that time flies when you’re having fun – and even though this past year has not been easy for many people because of the job market and the overall economy – life has been okay for most in our profession and we here at Aureus have been having a lot of fun working with all of you during this last year.

Set Yourself Apart in a Competitive Market

Today’s contract employee and direct hire markets are 180 degrees different from the market two years ago. Back then, there were an abundance of jobs and high demand for both contract and full-time staff. Pay was better, benefits were better, and employees had all the leverage. However, the market has shifted drastically over the past couple years.

Preparing for your Next Assignment

No matter how many assignments you’ve worked, it can be a nerve wrecking experience when you arrive on your first day. Make sure to do as much as possible to prepare for your first few days. Here are a few suggestions that will help you prepare for a new assignment

Keys to Successful Communication

According to Wikipedia, communication is the process of transferring information from one entity to another. So what does this mean to a traveler? With much of our communication taking place through email or voicemails nowadays it’s very important to make sure your message is clear. Whether you’re communicating with your recruiter or the daytime manager in the ER, it’s very easy for communication to suffer.

Social Media DOs and DON’Ts

Everyone seems to be on Facebook, Twitter, or one of the many other social networking sites out there. These are great ways to keep in touch with friends and family. But in this age of “sharing” on these sites, some may overshare! This could cause problems when searching for a new assignment or a full-time position. According to a 2009 CareerBuilder survey, 45% of employers screen job seekers through social media.

Aureus Medical Employees of the Quarter

Aureus Medical is happy to announce its Employees of the Quarter. Employees are nominated by their Account Managers each quarter. The winners will then be included in the Employee of the Year nominations. Congratulations to all!

Plan Ahead for Future Assignments

Enjoying the sunshine and dreading the cold this winter?? Let us be your solution to keeping you in that beautiful sunshine year round!

This is the perfect time to start planning and thinking about your fall/winter travel destination for your next assignment! In order to be prepared by having the required license and certifications and being available for when our seasonal winter needs become available, now is the time to start talking with your recruiter about where you are interested in going.

How Important Are References?

Over the years I have read many valuable articles. Some were very specific to my particular field of sales and marketing and some were regarding customer service, the latter of which most of us can relate. In my opinion, no matter what industry you are associated with, I think this article from Advance for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine is extremely important. It made an impact on my thought process in regards to references and I thought you could benefit from reading it.

4th of July Safety

As healthcare workers, you know that the 4th of July brings in more injuries than usual with fireworks being the culprit. Several people die and many thousands more are injured each year in fireworks related accidents. Most injuries are to the hands, fingers, face and eyes. Keep yourself safe by preventing fireworks injuries. Don’t become a patient at your own facility!

Get a Slimmer Waist by “Nixing” Sit-ups and Crunches?

OK travelers, spring is over, and summer is here! It’s time to get settled into your assignment and work on your beach body. There are opportunities in each of our days to get that little bit of extra burn to lose some weight.