Reasons To Take a Rural Assignment
Healthcare travelers land their next adventure everyday from coast to coast, but not every assignment is in a major U.S. city. Many take assignments in smaller towns surrounding major cities or choose to take an even more rural route. Traveling to the countryside can be fulfilling to any traveler if you look at the opportunities and doors it may open. Here are a few perks of rural assignments;
Explore the big city on the weekends - Most rural towns have a major city within a few hours accessible by car or train. You can experience city life from time to time while still enjoying the perks of a rural assignment.The opportunities are endless when you can live the best of both worlds!
Work at a slower pace and feel less stressful- Living outside the city limits often allows for a lower number of patients. This means that hospitals are not at full capacity 100% of the time. A rural assignment could be the answer for your next assignment if you need a change of pace or if you're trying to avoid burnout from a high volume facility.
Gain a broader clinical experience- Most rural travel assignments allow you to build your resume with a wide variety of experience versus sticking to one speciality at a big city facility. There may not be a full staff of physicians, allowing nurses and staff to have more autonomy or more responsibility. This allows you to gain deeper knowledge in your career through hands-on experience. There's also a different variety of patient conditions that will come through a facility, you don't see the same type of patient every day, and it can help you become a more well rounded individual.
Serve patients who truly appreciate your work - Facilities in smaller population areas gain a closer relationship with their patients. This allows a traveler to adapt to the facility faster by potentially seeing patients throughout their care more than once or twice.
The facilities in the more rural areas need fantastic healthcare workers ready to provide care for their community and keep them safe and healthy. You can gain more experience in your career, enjoy the city and the country, and know that your work is truly appreciated when you're doing your part in a rural area. These are just a few reasons to consider a more remote location for your next assignment!
