Staff vs. Travel Nursing vs. Per Diem, Which Nurse Job is Right For You? (With Zac Shepherd and Caitlyn Obrock)

In this episode of Nurse Converse, Zac Shepherd, Nurse Fellow with Aya Healthcare, is joined by Caitlyn Obrock, System Director of Talent Acquisition at SSM Health for an insightful conversation on how nurses can take control of their career journeys. They dive into why it's crucial for nurses to think strategically about where they want to go in their careers—and how to get there. Zac and Caitlyn share tips on how to find organizations that prioritize your growth, identify what truly matters to you, and stay connected to the work that fuels your passion.

>>Staff vs. Travel Nursing vs. Per Diem—Which Nursing Job is Right For You?

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[02:44] Nursing career path empowerment.
[04:37] Career shifts in nursing.
[08:22] Strategic career paths for nurses.
[12:34] Career evolution for nurses.
[15:12] Taking leaps in nursing careers.
[18:19] Partnering with healthcare organizations.
[21:30] Nurses exploring career options.

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Instagram: @zacshepherdrn
TikTok: @zacshepherdrn

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