Eraina Randolph, RN, shares her positive experiences as a travel nurse: close working relationship with her recruiter, working near home, exploring her host state of Maryland, and a receptive attitude from the hospital staff.

A veteran of nurse administration shares the most common mistakes nursing candidates make in their interviews and on resumés, and provides tips on how nurses can best represent their skills and career goals to hiring managers.

With few official rules on mandatory breaks, nurses need to manage their sleep schedules while traveling between assignments. To avoid fatigue and improve patient safety, use these strategies for restful sleep.

RN Magazine's listing of Magnet-designated facilities, as rated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Nurses are urged to review their behavior and appearance in their workplaces to ensure they're not undermining their credibility and professional image. Verbal, written, and nonverbal communication styles can all help project a demeanor of competence and trust.

Travel nurses share their best advice from their assignments, including avoiding the rumor mill, discussing salary, building a strong record as a healthcare traveler, and hospital cellphone etiquette.

States and territories with mandatory nursing CE requirements are listed by state, along with number of hours within a given time frame.

For nurses thinking about switching medical specialties, RN presents nurse viewpoints on the benefits of changing, its challenges, and the steps to take before switching: a self-assessment, researching the discipline and its working environment, speaking with nurses in that field, and consulting industry literature.

Changing jobs, working as a travel nurse, or dealing with a difficult new boss? Here's a primer on how to adjust to any new situation.