Want To Grow Your Career from CNA to RN? Here’s How!

As a certified nursing assistant, you have a meaningful job taking care of people. Lots of healthcare professionals in your (slip-resistant) shoes get their foot in the door the exact same way – becoming a CNA. And many CNAs later become a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). Sound like you? If you're a CNA who wants to advance in your medical career, transitioning into an RN might be the next step.

If you haven’t heard, the Traveler's Conference (TravCon) is back — and better than ever, because Marketplace will be there as a Platinum Sponsor. This annual event returns to the City of Lights for the 15th year to celebrate healthcare travelers and serve “the needs of travel healthcare professionals through community, knowledge, and inspiration.” What is TravCon? Experience TravCon with Marketplace TravCon 2023 dates Q&A with Marketplace team members

In today’s competitive market for the best healthcare travel rates and locations, knowing how to negotiate travel nurse pay and other contract elements is key. Seasoned travel couple, Chase and Lindsay, otherwise known as @wereoutnabout, offer tried and true advice they’ve implemented when landing travel assignments. Here are their do’s and don’ts for how to negotiate travel nurse pay!

“TravCon is where my people are!” said many healthcare travel attendees over the years. This year, Marketplace will be in attendance and we want to network with healthcare staffing agencies and answer any questions you may have about the healthcare travel industry, our platform, or our new Marketplace App.

Healthcare market changes are shaking up the job search competition, which means standing out on job applications is key to landing the best healthcare travel assignments. By using job search keywords, you can simplify your job search and hack your resume for an oversaturated healthcare market. Check what keywords mean in job descriptions and resumes and how to use them strategically!

Wondering how you can increase your visibility as a healthcare traveler? Standing out when you’re applying for jobs and finding your next placement is key in today’s job market. Here’s our tips for how to be seen by employers and best practices for applying to jobs on Marketplace.

It’s not every day you have the chance to be surrounded by healthcare professionals like you, attend educational sessions and earn continuing education units (CEUs), and attend speaking seminars from industry experts across the board. However, that’s the reality of what it’s like to attend the Traveler’s Conference, or more commonly known as TravCon. This year, the conference gets even better with Marketplace as a TravCon Premium Sponsor! Let’s find out more about TravCon and answer some of your burning questions like: What is TravCon? What is there to do at TravCon? Where can I find Marketplace at TravCon?

To keep up with the competitive healthcare job market, it’s crucial that your resume is always updated and ready to submit. Your resume is your ultimate marketing tool and highlights your unique skills and characteristics that set you apart from other candidates. If you're not maintaining your resume, you put yourself a step behind other applicants who are all ready to apply. Give yourself the advantage you deserve and keep your resume updated to land top industry healthcare jobs.