Skip the Scramble and Plan Your Winter Travel Nurse Assignments Now with Bianca Otero

What if the secret to a stress-free holiday season started months in advance?  In this episode of Nursing Uncharted, host Ann welcomes back Bianca O., Recruitment Director at AMN Healthcare, to unpack everything you need to know about winter seasonal orders. From snagging your dream location in California or New York to locking in your shift and holiday preferences, you'll learn why these highly coveted contracts move fast and how AMN Passport will put you first in line.  **Key Topics** - **Winter Seasonal Orders:** What they are and why they fill quickly in top locations. - **The AMN Passport Advantage:** Keeping your profile ready for auto-submission and fast offers. - **Recruiter Relationships:** How transparency and trust unlock your best opportunities. - **Early Start Dates & Pay:** Why an August or September start could give you the edge.   **Chapters** - 00:00 - Introduction & welcoming back Bianca - 00:52 - What are winter seasonal orders? - 05:48 - The benefits: shift, location & holiday preferences - 10:34 - How quickly winter orders fill - 12:46 - Why your recruiter relationship matters most - 26:27 - Talking pay: competitive winter rates - 28:07 - Early start dates & this year's trends - 37:18 - Bianca's top advice to get started ### **Connect With Us** If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at **@AMNnurse**.   **About Ann** Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.   *Connect with Ann on Instagram:* @annifer05   **Are you interested in coming on as a guest?** Send us a message at podcasts@amnhealthcare.com   **Episode Sponsor:** We're proudly sponsored by **AMN Healthcare**, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare.   Discover job opportunities and manage your assignments with ease using **AMN Passport**. Download the AMN Passport App today!  Do you know a nurse looking to get into travel? Refer a friend to AMN today!  Learn more about AMN Healthcare's Employee Assistance Program.    **Join Our Other Nursing Communities:**  - YouTube - Instagram - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - LinkedIn - Facebook *Powered by* AMN Healthcare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.