As October comes to an end, it is time to start considering an assignment for the holiday season. There are many reasons to consider an assignment this time of year, but the top 5 are detailed below.

Have you ever thought about visiting Michigan?

If you’ve not taken a traveling assignment - or even if you have! - you may have questions. At GetMed, our professional recruiters can answer the questions you have about the process, how to get your first assignment, and what paperwork you’ll need. But, to understand what it’s like to take an assignment, you’ll want to hear from someone who has “been there, done that!”

Working different shifts is often just a part of working in medicine. Patients need care 24/7, and there needs to be someone there to give it to them. When you accept your contract assignment, it is often with an understanding of the schedule you'll be working. But, as we all know, life happens and sometimes what's planned doesn't materialize.

Traveling professionals enjoy a number of benefits, not the least of which is being able to see different areas of the country for long periods of time. This means you get to enjoy different cultures and geographical locations almost as if you were a resident and not a tourist.