Nursing and therapy are deeply rewarding professions, but they’re also demanding ones. Exhaustion and workplace challenges can slowly dim your spark. If you’ve found yourself feeling stretched thin or questioning your path, you’re not alone. In this blog, we’ll share the top burnout predictor linked to turnover, how to rediscover your passion, and benefits you may not know exist.
The Growing Burnout Crisis in Healthcare
Here’s a wakeup call for leaders: 65% of nurses report high levels of stress and burnout, according to The State of Nursing in 2025 report by Cross Country Healthcare and Florida Atlantic University. It cites the following as top stressors: staffing shortages, inadequate pay, lack of leadership support, and patient abuse. The study also found only 60% of nurses surveyed said they would choose nursing again if given the choice.
There are eight RN burnout predictors, according to the American Organization for Nursing Leadership:
- Consistently arriving early
- Consistently leaving late
- Consistently skipping breaks
- Not taking PTO (in past 6 months)
- Consistently calling out
- Consistently precepting
- Consistently serving as charge
- Consistently floating
Among these predictors, consistently leaving late has the greatest association with higher RN turnover, according to AONL. The report also notes demands on RNs are increasing and may be unsustainably high.
If you are a nurse or therapist feeling burnout, know that you’re not alone. It may be the sign you need to step out of the cycle and regain control of your career and well-being.
How Travel Assignments Spark New Energy
If you’re looking for a change or a reinvigoration of your career, strongly consider travel nursing or travel therapy. In our Ultimate Guide to Travel Nursing and Ultimate Guide to Travel Therapy, we outline 6-10 signs you would be perfect for a travel career. One of the main signs: you want to break the routine and are looking for new experiences. Here are a few ways a travel career can reignite the spark you need:
- Short-term assignments provide flexibility and freedom to travel every three months (typical contracts are 13 weeks long) and take breaks in between
- Experience different parts of the country that you may not have considered
- Greater pay compared to permanent nurses and therapists, plus housing stipends and benefits
- Achieve personal growth through adapting to new facilities and environments
- Enhance career prospects for future opportunities; With diverse experiences across various healthcare systems, your resume will stand out
If you’re still not sure, read these stories from some of our talented travelers about what it’s really like being a travel healthcare provider. Two of them had never considered the location where they landed and are discovering hidden gems along the way.
>>>> The Ultimate Guide to Travel Nursing | The Ultimate Guide to Travel Therapy
Loyalty Program for Travel Nurses and Therapists
Travel nursing and therapy candidates have access to additional benefits beyond health insurance. At CoreMedicalGroup, we have a loyalty program for travelers called Club CoreMed. Based on hours worked and referrals, travel nurses and therapists can qualify for a free, all-inclusive trip to the Caribbean. Other benefits include free continuing education credits (CEUs), discounts on hotels, car rentals, tickets for attractions and museums, and more. The goal? Taking care of the caretakers.
“The Club CoreMed trip was a dream come true! After long shifts and challenging times, this getaway was the refresh I needed,” said Alexa, a CoreMedicalGroup travel nurse.
For more information on what you can experience with Club CoreMed, including how you can earn points, read our Ultimate Guide to Club CoreMed.
Ready for a Reset?
If you need a reset, we’re here to help. At CoreMedicalGroup, we make it easy for nurses and therapists to find travel assignments that fit your skills, lifestyle, and goals. You get more than just an assignment. You get full-circle support from us every step of the way, even after your assignment ends. If you’re still not sure about a travel career, let us help you decide if it’s right for you. Contact one of our CoreMedicalGroup recruiting specialists for an introductory conversation. We’re here to get you out of your rut and start a journey toward a more fulfilling career.
