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NG BAL ANCI ACT permanent position, which is unfortunate, because it goes a long way toward avoiding burnout. “With travel nursing, I can be totally focused on my patients, and then totally focused on myself and my family, without the two constantly overlapping. For me, it is the perfect way to balance the two most important parts of my life.” challenges for the next couple of years,” he continues. “But there is a simple recipe for achieving success and ensuring a fulfilling career, no matter the environment. First, align yourself with a firm that truly works to achieve a mutually beneficial relationship. Second, find a recruiter who can serve as a consultant, thus ensuring the bestfit assignments. And third, try to avoid picking assignments for the money alone.” “No a mou nt of money will keep you from facing burnout if you do not have a sense of satisfaction about the job you are performing,” advises —Marlo Hins, RN Jimmie. “Personal fulfillment is only guaranteed when there is balance in your life.” HT Lisa Daggett is a freelance writer based in Saugerties, New York. Staying true to yourself As the above stories reveal, identifying priorities and planning accordingly are important points for ensuring a healthy work/life balance. However, there are other things to consider, as well, and they vary from traveler to traveler. “Providers have much to gain by adopting the traveling lifestyle, including financial rewards, flexible schedules, increased learning opportunities, and the chance to explore new places,” notes Jimmie. “The main attractions are different from person to person, but all would agree that they are gaining opportunities they would not have received at home. “I anticipate the emphasis on work/life balance to become a more significant factor in the future, especially since we will continue to face certain economic “I can be totally focused on my patients, and then totally focused on myself and my family, without the two constantly overlapping.” Interested? Circle Career Card No. 600 or go to www.healthcaretraveler.com/readerservice Interested? Circle Career Card No. 632 or go to www.healthcaretraveler.com/readerservice March 2009 Healthcare Traveler 35 http://www.advantagern.com http://www.travmax.com http://www.advantagern.com http://www.travmax.com http://www.healthcaretraveler.com/readerservice http://www.healthcaretraveler.com/readerservice

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Healthcare Traveler - March 2009

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