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Spring Into Adventure: Why Now is the Goldilocks Zone for Travel Nursing
Travel Nursing

Spring Into Adventure: Why Now is the Goldilocks Zone for Travel Nursing

If you’ve been sitting on the fence about taking a travel assignment, I’m here to tell you that the view from the recruiter’s desk is looking pretty spe…
The RN Network · Mar 26, 2026
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From Scrubs to Signed: Why I Built a Job Search System Exclusively for Nurses
Job Search

From Scrubs to Signed: Why I Built a Job Search System Exclusively for Nurses

I’ve spent a significant portion of my career sitting on the “other side” of the desk.
The RN Network · Mar 25, 2026
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The Fine Print: Evaluating Internal Policies Like a Pro
Career Strategy

The Fine Print: Evaluating Internal Policies Like a Pro

Hey there, I’m Christina. If you’ve spent any time in the nursing world, you know that a job description is often more of a marketing brochure than a li…
The RN Network · Mar 20, 2026
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Glassdoor Truths: How to Spot Reality in a Sea of Reviews
Job Search

Glassdoor Truths: How to Spot Reality in a Sea of Reviews

Let’s be real for a second. If you’re a nurse looking for a new gig, the first thing you do: after checking the pay and the commute: is head straight to…
The RN Network · Mar 20, 2026
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Reading Between the Lines: What ‘Fast-Paced Environment’ Actually Means
Career Strategy

Reading Between the Lines: What ‘Fast-Paced Environment’ Actually Means

Let’s be honest: job descriptions (JDs) are marketing brochures. As a recruiter in the healthcare space, I see thousands of them.
The RN Network · Mar 19, 2026
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The Resume Black Hole: Why Your Application is Getting Ghosted by HR
Job Search

The Resume Black Hole: Why Your Application is Getting Ghosted by HR

Let’s be real for a second. You spent three hours perfecting your resume. You adjusted the margins, double-checked your dates of employment, and finally…
The RN Network · Mar 18, 2026
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Nursing Matters - Ep 31726
Podcast

Nursing Matters - Ep 31726

And yes, we also talked about the secret list that gets nurses blacklisted before a single human reads their resume. Let me ask you something.
The RN Network · Mar 18, 2026
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Why You Didn’t Get the Nursing Job: The Real Reason (That I’m Not Allowed to Tell You)
Job Search

Why You Didn’t Get the Nursing Job: The Real Reason (That I’m Not Allowed to Tell You)

Let’s have a real talk, nurse to nurse, well, recruiter to nurse. I have sat on the other side of the desk (and the Zoom screen) for thousands of interv…
The RN Network · Mar 17, 2026
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Social Media is Your Second Nurse Resume: A Recruiter’s Unfiltered Take on Your Online Presence
Job Search

Social Media is Your Second Nurse Resume: A Recruiter’s Unfiltered Take on Your Online Presence

Let’s get one thing straight: the era of the paper resume is dying. Sure, you still need one to get through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and yes…
The RN Network · Mar 16, 2026
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