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A Beer with Atlas
Summer Shandy by Leinenkugel's | Mainstream May Episode 5 - A Beer with Atlas 247
We're thrilled to announce that the latest episode of our podcast, "A Beer with Atlas," is now live! π In this special installment, we're concluding our "Mainstream May" series with a refreshing twist: Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy takes center stage! ππ Β Join us as the Atlas MedStaff Beer Gurus dive deep into the world of Shandys and explore the different varieties crafted by Leinenkugel's. πΊπ We'll be sipping and savoring their delightful Lemonade Weiss beer, and to keep the excitement flowing, we'll even chase it down with two more Shandys from other incredible brewing companies! πΉ Β Get ready for a tantalizing taste adventure as we discuss the flavors...
2023-06-01
40 min
A Beer with Atlas
Damn Good IPA by Atlas Brew Works - A Beer with Atlas 207
This Washington D.C. solar-powered beer comes to us from our favorite namesake, Atlas Brew Works. Yes, we know, WE HAVE done a beer from this brewery before, but this time, we scored a Damn good IPA... No, really... the beer is called "Damn Good IPA," and boy does it live up to its name.Β 2 Fun Facts: 1. This beer was only sold to their beer members. 2. None of us beer gurus at Atlas MedStaff are members. So how did we get this beer? Listen and find out!
2022-08-18
49 min
A Beer with Atlas
Damn Good IPA by Atlas Brew Works - A Beer with Atlas 207
This Washington D.C. solar-powered beer comes to us from our favorite namesake, Atlas Brew Works. Yes, we know, WE HAVE done a beer from this brewery before, but this time, we scored a Damn good IPA... No, really... the beer is called "Damn Good IPA," and boy does it live up to its name.Β 2 Fun Facts: 1. This beer was only sold to their beer members. 2. None of us beer gurus at Atlas MedStaff are members. So how did we get this beer? Listen and find out!Β
2022-08-18
49 min
Atlas All Access
Kurt Chase talks with Rich about all things Dallas | Atlas All Access 148 - Atlas MedStaff
This week on Atlas All Access, Kurt Chase returns to the home office to discuss what's going on in the Lone Star state. Exciting things have been happening in the Dallas office and Kurt shares with Rich some of the differences there are in establishing a new Atlas MedStaff office in the Texas region. So throw on your cowboy boots, your big, shiny belt buckle, and your 10-gallon hat, and listen to what things are in store as we expand to another market on this week's Atlas All Access.
2021-11-19
15 min
Atlas All Access
Kurt Chase talks with Rich about all things Dallas | Atlas All Access 148 - Atlas MedStaff
π€ This week on Atlas All Access, Kurt Chase returns to the home office to discuss what's going on in the Lone Star state. Exciting things have been happening in the Dallas office and Kurt shares with Rich some of the differences there are in establishing a new Atlas MedStaff office in the Texas region. So throw on your cowboy boots, your big, shiny belt buckle, and your 10-gallon hat, and listen to what things are in store as we expand to another market on this week's Atlas All Access.
2021-11-19
15 min
Atlas All Access
Braden and Rich talk about TravCon 2021 and Beyond | Atlas All Access 146 - Atlas MedStaff
π° Just when you thought Rich would never allow Braden back into the recording studio, they both are back from their trip to Las Vegas to talk about TravCon 2021. With TravCon 2021 done and gone, RIch and Braden take a look at what we can expect from Atlas MedStaff going forward with TravCon and Rich has an exciting announcement that pertains to just that. They also discuss what are some of the bigger concerns in the industry today including compliance and vaccine requirements. Also, stick around past the credits to finally get Rich's opinion on whe...
2021-10-08
18 min
Atlas All Access
Braden and Rich talk about TravCon 2021 and Beyond | Atlas All Access 146 - Atlas MedStaff
Γ°ΒΒΒ° Just when you thought Rich would never allow Braden back into the recording studio, they both are back from their trip to Las Vegas to talk about TravCon 2021.With TravCon 2021 done and gone, RIch and Braden take a look at what we can expect from Atlas MedStaff going forward with TravCon and Rich has an exciting announcement that pertains to just that.They also discuss what are some of the bigger concerns in the industry today including compliance and vaccine requirements.Also, stick around past the credits to finally get Rich's opinion on whether a hot dog is a sandwich or a...
2021-10-07
18 min
Atlas All Access
Tips on where to start as a Traveler | Atlas All Access, Atlas MedStaff
Where do you start? This is a question that comes up a number of times. We chat with Braden Boex, Atlas recruiter, about where you should start, what you should be doing, and the steps along the way. After that, we get into some other fun stuff on this episode of Atlas All Access.
2021-08-27
15 min
Atlas All Access
Tips on where to start as a Traveler | Atlas All Access, Atlas MedStaff
Where do you start? This is a question that comes up a number of times. We chat with Braden Boex, Atlas recruiter, about where you should start, what you should be doing, and the steps along the way. After that, we get into some other fun stuff on this episode of Atlas All Access.
2021-08-27
15 min
Atlas All Access
From running a landing zone for a president to becoming a nurse recruiter - Atlas All Access 142
At Atlas MedStaff service is the very core of what we do here and military service is something we hold in very high regard. Being that Atlas is certified veteran owned by NaVOBA (National Veteran Owned Business Association), finding out that one of our nurse recruiters was a military veteran is incredibly important to us. So this week on Atlas All Access we talk to Army veteran Alicia Carosella. From running the helicopter landing zone for President Obama to being the first female soldier to serve on the Torkham Border (Torkham is a major border crossing between the Pakistani city...
2021-07-09
10 min
Atlas All Access
From running a landing zone for a president to becoming a nurse recruiter - Atlas All Access 142
πͺ At Atlas MedStaff service is the very core of what we do here and military service is something we hold in very high regard. Being that Atlas is certified veteran owned by NaVOBA (National Veteran Owned Business Association), finding out that one of our nurse recruiters was a military veteran is incredibly important to us. So this week on Atlas All Access we talk to Army veteran Alicia Carosella. From running the helicopter landing zone for President Obama to being the first female soldier to serve on the Torkham Border (Torkham is a major border crossing between the...
2021-07-09
10 min
A Beer with Atlas
This time, we drink craft seltzers | How do they compare to the mainstream ones? - A Beer with Atlas 150, a travel nurse podcast
During last year's "Mainstream May" episodes, we drank all of the mainstream Hard Seltzers. Now, we jump into Craft Hard Seltzers as more and more craft breweries are jumping on the Hard Seltzer train. After Brian explains how a seltzer is made, you'll understand exactly why! Seltzers are taking shelf space away from beer and we think that they are here to stay for a long time.Β Find episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" right here: π https://atlasmedstaff.com/beerwithatlas Ready to find out more? Want to get started? Check out...
2021-07-08
47 min
A Beer with Atlas
Let's celebrate America's Birthday with "A Beer" by Against The Grain Brewing Co. - A Beer with Atlas 149
Happy Birthday, America! Let's celebrate with "A Beer," a super premium American lager by Against The Grain Brewing. We feel there isn't anymore that we can say here except: πΊπΈπΊπΈπΊπΈ"Murica!"πΊπΈπΊπΈπΊπΈ Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the travel nurse industry where we highlight regional craft beers from around the country in the areas you work in. All allied health, healthcare workers, and just general craft beer fans are welcome. We'll help you find the perfect drink! Whenever our travel nurses, techs, and therap...
2021-07-01
39 min
A Beer with Atlas
Toma Way | 1912 Brewing Co. - A Beer with Atlas 148, a travel nurse craft beer podcast
"Take that!" or "Toma Way!" This week, on A Beer with Atlas, we bring you "Toma Way." This tropical and citrus gose made it to Atlas HQ all the way from Tuscon, AZ to be on our podcast. What else is from the Tuscon area other than travel healthcare contracts? Find out on this episode as Brian talks all things Tuscon... and maybe... JUST MAYBE.... we will take some time for a Peanut Butter Jelly. Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and...
2021-06-24
39 min
A Beer with Atlas
South Beach Brewing Company - A Beer with Atlas 147, a travel nurse craft beer podcast
One of our travel nurse recruiters, Braden Boex, took a trip down to Florida, had a small gathering with some of his nurse friends and colleagues, and brought back this super fruity sparkling brunch beer from South Beach Brewing Company. Get to know Travel Nurse Recruiter, Braden Boex: π€ https://bit.ly/3vfjUto Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the travel nurse industry where we highlight regional craft beers from around the country in the areas you work in. All allied hea...
2021-06-17
31 min
A Beer with Atlas
Ad Astra Amber Ale by Free State Brewing Co. - A Beer with Atlas 146, a travel nurse craft beer podcast
One of our HR Generalists, Laura Behm, brings in our first beer from Kansas from Rich's old stomping grounds. Listen as Rich tells old stories to us while sipping on Free State Brewing's "Ad Astra" Amber Ale. Then, Brian dives into some research about an actor who he is VERY passionate about. Hint: His name rhymes with Rad Ritt Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the travel nurse industry where we highlight regional craft beers from around the country in the areas you...
2021-06-10
36 min
Atlas All Access
Travel nursing and the COVID-19 vaccine - Atlas All Access
How are hospitals handling the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine? Does this affect travel nursing? How does this impact compliance? We tackle all these questions and more as the first wave of the COVID-19 vaccine begins to hit hospitals. What does that look like today? And what does the future look like? Have a question about travel healthcare, travel nursing, or becoming a travel nurse (during a pandemic)? Let us know. We're here for you. ________________________ This is Atlas All Access, your insider's information into the world of travel healthcare professionals. Travel nurses...
2021-06-08
08 min
Atlas All Access
Travel nurses donate 2,000+ toys for Toys for Tots - Atlas All Access
We love the Toys for Tots program. It's easy to get behind an organization where the entire goal is to spread Christmas Joy to a child. And unlike some organizations, you know that 100 percent of that toy you donate will go to a kid in need. Since it's run by the Marines, your donations go directly back to the kids, not operating costs. This year, our traveling healthcare pros helped make our fifth annual Toys for Tots drive better than ever. We collected more than 2,000 toys that will go directly to the kids. ...
2021-06-08
08 min
Atlas All Access
Travel nurse agency working from home; what's it like? - Atlas All Access
How do you take an entire company, effectively close down an office, and begin company-wide work-from-home policies overnight? We discuss the hidden benefits working from home brings to our team, and how it allows us the flexibility to communicate with our travelers around their covid-era schedules. We may miss the office and those random coffee chats β and it's hard to replace those in-person activities β but there's a lot to be said about the freedom of working from home, or traveling the country with your laptop handy, as many traveling healthcare professionals can attest. Some...
2021-06-08
11 min
Atlas All Access
Atlas MedStaff climbs the SIA 2020 List - Atlas All Access
It's been a tumultuous year for our industry and our front line healthcare workers. But traveling healthcare professionals should take heart knowing the industry as a whole is still growing. We've weathered this storm and we'll weather whatever's coming. We take a look at the Staffing Industry Analysts' 2020 breakdown. We see where Atlas MedStaff has grown, and we get the inside industry scoop from VP of Business Development Stephen Seitner. What does 2021 look like for someone considering travel nursing? Get to know Stephen Seitner: π tinyurl.com/y283m5c4 ...
2021-06-08
08 min
Atlas All Access
Aaron Highfill, travel nurse turned flight nurse - Atlas All Access
Aaron Highfill has been busy checking every box you can on the Travel Nurse checklist of adventure. Travel nurse, flight nurse, travel the world, fly across the country, now road-tripping across the country, high-five a penguin in Antarctica β this is a man motivated by the insatiable wanderlust of the true traveler. If you're thinking of taking your travel nurse adventure to the next level, or you just want to know more about the extreme options out there, don't miss this episode. And if you want a good read, check out Aaron's recent blog po...
2021-06-08
15 min
Atlas All Access
New travel nurse recruiters starting in a pandemic (no pressure) - Atlas All Access
What's it like to be a new travel nurse recruiter when you start in the middle of a pandemic? (No pressure.) We talk with some of the newest Atlas staffers to find out what they've learned about jumping into the recruiting life, tips for new travelers, and how you're never alone: You can lean on your recruiter. "I think the thing that surprised me the most is just how much I love it." β Alicia Carosella Get to know our team: π Alicia Carosella π tinyurl.com/y5ykakxg π Wesley Wright π tinyurl.com/yxmp3wsq π La...
2021-06-08
10 min
Atlas All Access
Quarantine update - how to quarantine from Covid - Atlas All Access
What happens if you get exposed to coronavirus while at work? You are a mighty Covid Warrior, but what do you do when the hospital sends you home because of a potential exposure? STEP 1: Call your recruiter immediately. We'll work with you and help you through the process. Learn how we are coping with our own potential exposure, doing the right thing, and quarantining ourselves at home. AND, learn what to do if you, as a healthcare professional, may have been exposed while on the job. What you need to know: We've got...
2021-06-08
08 min
Atlas All Access
The TravCon that wasn't, and the TravCon that will be - Atlas All Access
TravCon 2020 β we miss you and we never got the chance to know you. Normally, right now, we would be in Vegas with all of you, celebrating TravCon and toasting to our awesome travel nurses and travel healthcare pros. But 2020 has been a bit of a [insert your favorite swear]. Right? We chat with Tricia Novak: NICU RN, travel nurse, volunteer coordinator for TravCon, and all-around awesome person. Share some TravCon memories with us as we talk about the TravCon that wasn't (2020), and the TravCon that will be (2021). Suddenly we feel like Bob Cratchit di...
2021-06-08
07 min
Atlas All Access
Recruiter of the Year and next year's Healthcare Travelers Take Conference - Atlas All Access
We are thrilled to announce that an Atlas MedStaff travel nurse recruiter is the winner of this year's Recruiter of the Year. Find out who the winner is from the fine folks at ScrubSquad β the winner that *you* voted for β and get the inside scoop on next year's "Healthcare Travelers Take" conference. Want to know more about our Recruiter of the Year? Reach out to Travel Nurse Recruiter Braden Boex: π Braden: tinyurl.com/yxrsuyfw ________________________ This is Atlas All Access, your insider's information into the world of travel healthcare professionals. Travel nurses, allied...
2021-06-07
07 min
Atlas All Access
How to homeschool with No Ordinary Path - Atlas All Access
With so many people trying to figure out how to homeschool for the first time, we talked with a pro. Learn from a travel nurse family how they have tackled homeschooling, how every day can be an adventure (or challenge), and how there's always an opportunity to learn. A classroom setting has its pros and cons, but any place can be a learning lesson. As many of us try to figure out the "new normal" for the school year, here are some quick tips to keep in mind when you consider homeschooling or...
2021-06-07
16 min
Atlas All Access
Trust your agency, trust your recruiter - Atlas All Access
Trust your recruiter and your agency. If they've always been there for you, listen to them over the internet noise. We love the Internet! But we also know that while eternal vigilance is the price of freedom (attributed to Thomas Jefferson), replying to a contentious comment thread with a gif of Darth Vader screaming "Noooo" is the price of dealing with internet trolls. Don't trust everything you read online. We've seen waves and tumultuous storms like this in the industry before. And this, too, shall pass. It's just obnoxious while you're on the...
2021-06-07
10 min
Atlas All Access
Atlas MedStaff is working from home for you, through all of 2020 - Atlas All Access
We've decided to have our entire staff remain work-from-home through all of 2020. What does this mean for you? This wasn't an easy decision, but it's the right thing to do. We are incredibly focused on being the support structure to our traveling healthcare professionals. We are here working for you so that you can focus on your patients, on our loved ones, on getting us all through this. Early on during "The-Year-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named" (that's 2020), we were one of the first travel nurse agencies to make the decision to send our team home to work...
2021-06-07
07 min
Atlas All Access
Meridian asset purchase by Atlas MedStaff, 1 year later - Atlas All Access
What happens when you are a travel healthcare professional and your company disappears? Or goes through a merger? Acquisition? Or any number of business challenges. Is your job safe? Will you even get paid this week? What happens next? These are scary questions for a nurse about to start their shift, potentially working an entire weekend for free. Thankfully, in this episode, we talk about when the stars align and everything works out. Join us as we revisit the Atlas MedStaff asset purchase of Meridian Staffing, and find out what that process looks like from the inside: from a nurse's...
2021-06-07
24 min
Atlas All Access
Giving back to Tanzania and those that you can - Atlas All Access
We check in with Atlas President Steve Ryan to talk all things Tanzania. What's going on with the Tanzania trip? How are our friends doing overseas? What have we been able to do to help them? Atlas MedStaff has partnered with the good people at the Mosaic Foundation to give back to communities in Tanzania. This year's trip has been put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, but we are still excited to keep open hearts and minds and give back where we can. ________________________ Previous Tanzania episodes Check out...
2021-06-07
04 min
Atlas All Access
Recruiting on LinkedIn with Travel Nurse Recruiter Jody Pokorny - Atlas All Access
Are you on LinkedIn yet? Should you be? We talk with Nurse Recruiter Jody Pokorny about the benefits of LinkedIn, the professionalism of the platform, and how you might find your next travel healthcare job (or recruiter) on the platform. Tired of the negativity and the dreck you can find on Facebook? Maybe LinkedIn is the professional platform you need to propel your career. Get to know Travel Nurse Recruiter Jody Pokorny: π₯ tinyurl.com/qwjhjm7 Find Nurse Recruiter Jody Pokorny on LinkedIn: π₯ www.linkedin.com/in/jody-pokorny Follow...
2021-06-07
12 min
Atlas All Access
Atlas Medstaff's Meet And Greets - Atlas All Access
In 2020, we are going to be hitting it hard with our Meet and Greets. Why does Atlas pay for Meet and Greets? What kind of things do we do with our travelers on a Meet and Greet? How do I get involved? What do I do if I think that Atlas MedStaff should hold a Meet and Greet in my current/future location? Listen to Vice President, Rich Smith, and Travel Nurse Recruiters, Jake Brower and Maggie Hammer, talk all about Meet and greets and how they work. Speaking of Meet and Greets I...
2021-06-07
12 min
Atlas All Access
What our Experience Team brings to our Travel Nurses and Healthcare Pros - Atlas All Access 140
Every company has a marketing department. This applies to our industry too. We, at Atlas Medstaff, utilize our "marketing department" just a little bit differently. Rich brings in in long-time Atlas Fam and Director of Brand Experience, Matt Loughran, to talk all the details on how we use our "marketing department" to ensure that every Travel Nurse and Travel Allied Healthcare Pro has the best experience they can with us on or off an assignment. Meet Matt Here: https://atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/matt-loughran/ Atlas All Access is a weekly podcast filled with information about what it takes to be a...
2021-06-05
13 min
Atlas All Access
Posting Travel Healthcare Jobs On Social Media - Atlas All Access
Do you want to see travel jobs posted on social media? Some travel nursing companies spam them out there, and you definitely don't want to do that. Is there a way that you can maintain a personal element to posting jobs, or would you prefer to have them discussed privately in a one-on-one setting with your recruiter? Atlas MedStaff Recruiters Mike Von Dollen and Braden Boex join host Rich Smith on this week's Atlas All Access to discuss their different approaches. Not all travel healthcare companies are made equal. Join our team to hear their...
2021-06-04
16 min
Atlas All Access
Atlas MedStaff TravCon 2019 - Atlas All Access
This week on "Atlas All Access" it's all about TravCon. Find out what we are doing here: www.facebook.com/events/407868346523168/ TravCon Group: www.facebook.com/groups/TravConShenanigans/ travelersconference.com/ Chris's Bio - atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/chris-madrigal/
2021-06-03
12 min
Atlas All Access
Atlas MedStaff And Healthtrust - Atlas All Access
This week on "Atlas All Access," we have our Healthtrust Client Manager, Ashley Grohs talk with Rich about winter needs and how being tier one with Healthtrust can help you, the healthcare traveler, find your next assignment. Ashley's Bio - atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/ashley-grohs/
2021-06-03
09 min
Atlas All Access
Atlas MedStaff Meets Fortus Healthcare Resources - Atlas All Access
This week on "Atlas All Access," we talk with Fortus Healthcare Resources, a Travel Healthcare Staffing Agency out of Utica, NY. Throughout this episode, we talk about the history behind Fortus and Atlas, as well as, working with two agencies and how to deal with double submissions. Fortus Healthcare Resources www.fortusgroup.com/ www.facebook.com/FortusResources/ twitter.com/fortusresources www.fortusgroup.com/blog/ Special Thanks to Fortus and Rebecca Urtz for coming on to the show!
2021-06-03
03 min
A Beer with Atlas
Minnesota's Bank Brewing Company - A Beer with Atlas 145 - a travel nursing podcast
A good friend of ours, Terry Schrank, went on a quick vacation to Hendricks, MN. While there, he checked Trip Advisor to try to find some fun things to do. Trip advisor said Bank Brewing Company is the No. 1 thing to do out of 1 thing to do. So... Terry's decision was pretty easily made. He went to the taproom and brought us back some pretty tasty beers. Stick around for Brian's Bonus Beer! Β Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the travel nurse industry w...
2021-06-02
39 min
Atlas All Access
Travel Nursing Questions Answered - Ask Atlas Medstaff - Atlas All Access
You asked - we answered! This Atlas All Access features your questions. Thank you to everyone that asked questions on our Facebook group, Atlas & Friends! Adam Collette bio: atlasmedstaff.com/team/adam-collette/ Heather Kylen bio: atlasmedstaff.com/team/heather-kylen/
2021-05-28
25 min
A Beer with Atlas
Coors Banquet | Mainstream May - A Beer with Atlas 143 - a travel nursing podcast
You read it right. Today, we're drinking Coors Banquet! "But Brian? Rich? Dolan? I thought this was a craft beer podcast for travel nurses. Coors Banquet isn't craft." Oh, we know. Welcome to the month of May or as we like to call it... "Mainstream May." For the rest of May we will be drinking the most mainstream beers you can think of. Lets kick back and enjoy this "Yellow Jacket." πππ Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the travel nurse industry where we highlight regional craft beers fro...
2021-05-20
33 min
A Beer with Atlas
Citrico Bombadero - ODD13 Brewing Co - A Beer with Atlas 141 - travel nurse craft beer podcast
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Why do we celebrate it? Where does it come from? Listen with Rich and Dolan as Brian dives into Cinco de Mayo history sippin' on Odd13 brewing company's Mexican Lager with lime, "Citrico Bombadero." Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the travel nurse industry where we highlight regional craft beers from around the country in the areas you work in. All allied health, healthcare workers, and just general craft beer fans are welcome. We'll help you find the perfect drink! Whenever our...
2021-05-06
45 min
A Beer with Atlas
Oyster Stout - HenHouse Brewing Company - A Beer with Atlas 140 - travel nurse craft beer podcast
Oysters are liked by many. Beer is liked by most. So, what happens when you combine the two? In this episode, we visit HenHouse Brewing Company's "Oyster Stout" brewed with whole oysters from Hog Island, CA. While we sip on this shelfish-y beer, Brian dives into some Hog Island history, shellfish facts, and a little bit about the process of brewing beers with oysters. If you're in the area, we recommend you try this one for yourself to get the full ocean experience that this beer packs. Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the...
2021-04-29
32 min
A Beer with Atlas
Warheads Sour Beers - Artisanal Brew Works - A Beer with Atlas 139 - travel nurse craft beer podcast
Pucker up for this one! π The Beer crew talks about all things warheads, favorite candies, and more while they sip only 3 of the 5 Warheads sour beers from the New York Brewery, Artisanal Brew Works. Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the travel nurse industry where we highlight regional craft beers from around the country in the areas you work in. All allied health, healthcare workers, and just general craft beer fans are welcome. We'll help you find the perfect drink! Whenever our travel nurses, techs, and the...
2021-04-22
46 min
A Beer with Atlas
Peach and Chong, Barn Town Brewing - Beer with Atlas 138 - travel nurse craft beer podcast
Dave's not here, man. But our Beer Crew is in the house with the stuff. The good stuff: a Peach and Chong sour from Barn Town Brewing that evokes a peach cobbler pastry. Um? Yes. Special guest Atlas MedStaff COO Steve Seitner joins us as we chat about this midwest brewer based in Des Moines, Iowa. Dive into the smokey haze of Cheech and Chong trivia with us as we discuss their history, movies, music, and their preferred medicine of choice. Get the 411 on the 420 for this craft beer as we 187 a couple cans of this brew. NOTE FROM OUR...
2021-04-15
43 min
A Beer with Atlas
Uncommon Stout, Bent River Brewing Company - A Beer with Atlas 137 - travel nurse beer podcast
Right on the bottle of this beer it reads: "If you have set foot in our Moline, IL Brewpub any time in the last 20+ years, you may have noticed The Mask of Celuluk hanging above our brew house and looking over the bar and dining room. He was there when we brewed the very first batch of Uncommon Stout and still watches over the brewing process to this day..." If that doesn't peak your interest, IDK what will. Dolan, Rich, and Brian dive into some Coffee stories and a little history on the area (The Quad Cities) that this Oatmeal...
2021-04-08
44 min
A Beer with Atlas
Deftones Phantom Bride Beer, Belching Beaver - Beer With Atlas 136 - travel nurse beer podcast
Join us as we dive into the Deftones, music, and craft beer. This week, our Beer Crew is trying The Phantom Bride, which β after double-checking is not an unofficial sequel to "The Phantom Menace" β turned out to be a Deftones-themed beer from Belching Beaver. The Belching Beaver not only sounds like a great name for a pub, but it's also a brewery that has done other collabs with Deftones in the past. We discuss their music, the albums, trivia around "Chino" Moreno, and songs from KOΠ―N, Caroline Polacheck, and even Mike Shenoda of Linkin Park. The band may be from...
2021-04-01
37 min
A Beer with Atlas
Omnipollo ice creamy white chocolate mango triple IPA - Beer With Atlas 135 - travel nurse podcast
If someone told you they were going to serve you "Omnipollo ice creamy white chocolate mango" what would you guess they are going to give you? Surprise! It's a triple IPA craft beer from Omnipollo brewing in Sweden. Rich found this dessert beer gem in Colorado and brought it back for our Beer Crew to try. Is it a snack? Is it ice cream? Does it count for your food-pyramid-required-fruits-and-vegetables for the day? (We vote yes.) We dive into white chocolate, mangos, and Mango (the SNL character played by Chris Kattan), not to be confused with Mongo from Blazing Saddles...
2021-03-25
36 min
A Beer with Atlas
St. Paddy's Beers - Beer With Atlas 134 - the original travel nurse craft beer podcast
Celebrate St. Patrick's day by diving into some rich beer history with us alongside some rich beers ... with Rich! The Beer Crew makes "Black and Tans" with a pale ale on the bottom and a traditional stout on top (usually Guinness or Murphy's). We talk about the history of the drink and how you only order a "half and half" in Ireland. And we celebrate St. Paddy's with some Snakebite beers and a literal history of snakebites in Ireland. Not to sound too clickbaity, but the truth might surprise you! Basically, these are excuses to pour a stout into another...
2021-03-17
1h 02
A Beer with Atlas
.394 Pale Ale | Tony Gwynn | AleSmith Brewing Company - A Beer With Atlas 133
.394 is the closest anyone has got to hitting a .400 since Ted Williams in 1941. Who did it? We're talking baseball Hall of Famer, Tony Gwynn. AKA "Mr. Padre." . Listen Here, πΊ πΊ as Brian and Rich drink this delicious Pale Ale Brewed out of this park by San Diego's AleSmith Brewing Company. The Beer gang then dives into Tony's stats, career, and hall of fame induction. Brian also opens a pack of cards that he has owned for over 30 years in hopes to get a Tony Gwynn card. How cool would that be??? . Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our websit...
2021-03-11
50 min
A Beer with Atlas
Steve Austin Broken Skull IPA - A Beer With Atlas 132 - travel nurse craft beer podcast
WELCOME TO THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT SLAM! We took our Beer Crew and threw them into the ring with nothing but a pile of empty IPA bottles, a steel chair, a 2x4, and a bag that may or may not have a snake in it. Who will win!? The big winner here is this Steve Austin Broken Skull IPA from El Segundo Brewing Co. in California. Inspired by wrestling and this beer's eponymous namesake, we chat all things wrestling from the WWF days through WWE and WCW. Ric Flair, the Steiner Brothers, Shawn Michaels, Hacksaw Jim (Hooooo!), Hulk Hogan, and more...
2021-03-04
1h 08
A Beer with Atlas
Enos Pils, Rock Cut Brewing Company - Beer with Atlas 131 - travel nurse craft beer podcast
This week, we join the mile-high club with a beer from Estes Park, Colorado. This Enos Pils from Rock Cut Brewing comes to our Beer Crew by way of Rich Smith who picked it up in Colorado. We talk about the history of Estes Park (an Atlas favorite), Enos Mills (the guy the beer is named for), and ... other things. Brian digs into the random trivia hard drive to pull out all of the factoids you've been demanding to know about Rocky Mountain Oysters. You know, Canadian Meatballs. Huevos del Torro. Or, as they are known colloquially in some regions...
2021-02-25
42 min
A Beer with Atlas
Kung Pao Imperial Stout, Stillwater Artisanal - Beer With Atlas 130 - craft beer for travel nurses
Kung Pao CΜΆhΜΆiΜΆcΜΆkΜΆeΜΆnΜΆ Beer? We know what you're thinking. Someone was brave enough to combine Chinese food into a craft beer. FINALLY! Now you don't have to make your ramen noodles with Pabst anymore (#PBRnoodles). There's got to be a better way! And now there is! This unique blend of flavors is brewed to taste like Kung Pao sauce. We chat about the history of Kung Pao chicken in America, the rise of Sriracha as a dominant hot sauce, and how Stillwater Artisanal has been making a name for themselves with unique craft blends. Brewed...
2021-02-18
57 min
A Beer with Atlas
Valentine's Beers BYOB - Beer With Atlas 129 - the travel nurse craft beer podcast
Our Brew Crew of dedicated Cider Boys ziplines into Valentine's Day with a BYOB selection of craft beers you can share with that special someone. Featuring a Double Chocolate Orange Stout from local Zipline Brewing out of Lincoln, Neb., a Raspberry Radler from Stiegl's out of Austria (a little less local), and a Strawberry Magic Cider by Stevens Point Brewery in Wisconsin β we think this selection of craft beers is as sweet as you are! And if you're alone this Valentine's Day, you can still enjoy a good brew and this "Broken Hearts" playlist assembled by our resident music guru, Br...
2021-02-11
58 min
A Beer with Atlas
Lil Buddy little lager, Hopewell Brewing Co - Beer With Atlas 128 - travel nurse craft beer podcast
Who's the best Lil' Buddy? This week, we dive into the "lil buddy" micro-brew micro-can from Hopewell Brewing Co. out of Chicago. While this littlest of buddies and beverage sidekicks only comes in a snackable 8-oz can, it's full of the peppy can-do attitude of yesteryear. In fact, all of Hopewell's can art designs designs lean toward vintage 50's and 60's art styles, reminiscent of white-walled tires, bowling alleys, Formica counter-tops at the local diner, Howdy Doody and perhaps a pinch of Captain Kangaroo. Sit back with a Lil Buddy or your favorite beverage of choice, and enjoy the vibe...
2021-02-03
41 min
A Beer with Atlas
"Careful With That Raspberry Eugene" by Beachwood Blendery | PINK FLOYD - A Beer With Atlas 127
Hey you! We love spending time together over a good brew. And we wish you were here as we grab this Belgian Style Sour Ale aged in oak barrels with raspberries. This week, we have a sour ale that is infused with equal parts raspberries and Pink Floyd, coming to you from Beachwood Blendery out of Long Beach, California. Try this brew straight from the can, in a pint glass, or in a saucerful of secrets and lap it up like animals and dogs. We're not sure how much we can take before we hit the wall, but who are...
2021-01-28
59 min
A Beer with Atlas
Drown Out 2020 - Ep 4 - Beer With Atlas 126 - the original travel nurse craft beer podcast
2021 is just beginning, but we can finally see the back of our office beer fridge as we clear it out to pour one out (or 12) for 2020. Putting the previous year behind us is easier from a comfortable platform and with a good cigar, which is why we have two brews from Platform Beer Co. out of Cleveland, a "Froot Hoops" and a "Caramelicious"; then we finish it off with an "Oatmeal Raisin Cookie" from Cigar City Brewing. Cold beers with friends, a sense of hope in the air, the vaccine rolling out, and a salute to a wild year β not a...
2021-01-21
1h 01
A Beer with Atlas
Drown Out 2020 - Ep 3 - Beer With Atlas 125 - the original travel nurse craft beer podcast
In the quest to find the perfect craft beer to Drown Out 2020, we make a strategic decision: drink everything in the Atlas HQ Beer Fridge. This week we have an "Open Door IPA" from Dempsy's Brewing Co in Watertown, South Dakota, a "Beer for Tacos" (we're sold) from Rockwell Beer Co out of St. Louis, and a "Byrd Up" brew from Off Color Brewing in Chicago. This hat trick of brewskies is hitting across the marks of the Midwest. Not a bad trio if you can manage it. Got a favorite beer that helped you through 2020 β or is helping you th...
2021-01-12
51 min
A Beer with Atlas
Drown Out 2020 - Ep 2 - Beer With Atlas 124 - the original travel nurse craft beer podcast
It's the new year! Join our beer crew as we continue to Drown Out 2020 with the most sacred annual tradition: cleaning out the Atlas HQ Beer Fridge. This week we have a "Brewers Darkside" from New Jersey Beer Company, a "Double Pumpkin" from Hoppin' Frog Brewery out of Akron, and an "Almond Torte" from Platform Beer Company. Sounds like we have a full three-course meal here. Got a favorite beer that helped you through 2020? Let us know in the comments. Cheers. ________________________ Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses...
2021-01-06
44 min
A Beer with Atlas
Drown Out 2020 - Beer With Atlas 123 - the original travel nurse craft beer podcast
What's the best way to drown out 2020? By honoring the sacred tradition of clearing out our office beer fridge. This week we highlight a Skyway Saison from New Jersey Beer Co., the Famous Golfer, a brew by Cosmic Eye Brewing from Lincoln, Nebraska, and then we round it out with a Fest Bier by 4 Hands Brewing out of St. Louis. 2020 has had its ups and downs (and then more downs), but nothing beats a good time hanging out with friends over a cold drink. We hope your new year kicks off with a great start β and if that start is qu...
2020-12-31
54 min
A Beer with Atlas
Peppermint Porter, Lexington Brewing - Beer With Atlas 122 - the travel nurse craft beer podcast
This Peppermint Porter from Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. is designed for relaxing by an open fire. While the name may at first seem like the Bizarro version of Tony Stark's gal Friday Pepper Potts, we can assure you this bourbon barrel-aged brew is one Stark would've enjoyed during the holidays (before Iron-Man #120). This holiday season, we encourage you to have a digital beer with your friends. Zoom, FaceTime, Discord β whatever β enjoy your friends, good times, and good conversation. Cheers. ________________________ Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the...
2020-12-24
43 min
A Beer with Atlas
Christmas Ale Mini Keg from Breckenridge Brewery - Beer with Atlas 121 - travel nurse beer podcast
While we can't gather 'round the warmth of the hearth together for a Christmas party this year, this mini keg from Breckenridge Brewing will do in a pinch. A more festive ale, Breckenridge describes this one as having flavors of chocolate and caramel that are cultivated in the malt roasting process. This annual brew release is sure to please the biggest craft beer stickler on your list this season. And if you're a healthcare traveler on the go, you can't go wrong with a personal keg at home. May your spirits be positive, your covid tests negative, and may the...
2020-12-17
49 min
A Beer with Atlas
Christmas Ale from Bell's Brewery - Beer With Atlas 120 - the travel nurse craft beer review podcast
Nothing decks our halls quite like a six-pack of good craft beer and great conversation with friends. This week, we kick off the Christmas season with a festive Christmas Ale made in the Scotch tradition from Bell's Brewery out of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Another brew by Bell's, "Two Hearted Ale", won the Best Beer in America award through the American Homebrewers Association in 2020. So they know a thing or two about brewing a fine craft beer. We can't go as far as saying this beer is the best beer in America, but we can say it did plenty to help make...
2020-12-10
54 min
A Beer with Atlas
Opaque Thoughts Milkshake IPA - Beer With Atlas 119 - the original travel nurse craft beer podcast
We attempt to answer the age-old question: how many guys in Bozeman, Montana, are drinking milkshakes? Through the scientific method, our Beer Crew strategically placed cans of this Opaque Thoughts Milkshake IPA from Mountains Walking Brewery around various oil derricks in western Montana to see just how many boys we could attract to the yard. Join us as we frack into this craft beer original and have a good chat over some cold beers. Is this milkshake IPA better than yours? Cheers. Have a favorite craft beer you've found on your travels? Let us know, we'd love to hear about...
2020-12-03
35 min
A Beer with Atlas
Thanksgiving 2020 - Beer With Atlas 118
'Tis the season to be thankful, and we have a four-pack of Thanksgiving goodness featured in this episode of "A Beer With Atlas." Taking queues from multiple Thanksgiving flavors, we have a Beet Weiss from Crane Brewing Company, Thor's Cider Cranberry Sauce, Old Bakery Beer's Carrot Cake Brown, and Clown Shoe's Pecan Pie Porter for dessert. In a normal Thanksgiving celebration year, you would probably be surrounded by family and then toast the afternoon away with a few beers of your own β particularly to drown out that uncle who has never met a conspiracy theory he didn't love (you know th...
2020-11-25
54 min
A Beer with Atlas
"Theory Of Chaos" By Chaos Mountain Brewing - Beer With Atlas 117
We've climbed a mountain or two of beer challenges in our day, but we've never tackled a craft beer like this "Theory of Chaos" brew from Chaos Mountain Brewing. Dropping in at a hefty 18% alcohol content, this beer is the strongest we've ever featured on the podcast. This hardcore brew may not leave us quaking At The Mountain of Madness (anyone?), but a few of these may lead you to believe you can solve chaos theory on a bar napkin. Shout out to Atlas recruiter Ronnie Robinette who found this gem in Roanoke, Virginia, and immediately thought of sending it...
2020-11-18
50 min
A Beer with Atlas
Krispie Cakes, Maplewood Brewery - Beer With Atlas 116 - the travel nurse craft beer podcast
Krispie Cakes takes everything you love about Rice Krispies Treats and smashes it into a craft beer. It's a combination you didn't know you needed until you try it. This Pastry Case Ale from Maplewood Brewery has us nostalgic for Saturday morning cartoons and breakfast cereal. We chat about marshmallow trivia, and discuss what really happened to the lost brother from the Snap, Crackle, and Pop trio. That's right, there was another.... Grab a pint β or a bowl β and let's chat beer. Cheers! (You guys remember Rice Krispies Treats Cereal? Whatever happened to that?) ________________________ Find more episodes of "A Beer With...
2020-11-11
41 min
Atlas All Access
Atlas MedStaff climbs the SIA 2020 List - Atlas All Access 136 - the original travel nurse podcast
It's been a tumultuous year for our industry and our front line healthcare workers. But traveling healthcare professionals should take heart knowing the industry as a whole is still growing. We've weathered this storm and we'll weather whatever's coming. We take a look at the Staffing Industry Analysts' 2020 breakdown. We see where Atlas MedStaff has grown, and we get the inside industry scoop from VP of Business Development Stephen Seitner. What does 2021 look like for someone considering travel nursing? Get to know Stephen Seitner: >> https://tinyurl.com/y283m5c4
2020-11-06
08 min
A Beer with Atlas
Pumpkin Beer from O'Fallon Brewery - Beer with Atlas 115 - the travel nurse craft beer podcast
While some think of Pumpkin Spice when the fall arrives, our Beer Team Six (there's only three of them) thinks of Oktoberfest. But, through the magic of mixology, inventive brewers, and ideas that seem great at 2 a.m., someone has made a pumpkin beer that combines elements of your favorite seasonal latte and a hard craft beer. (Can we get one with caffeine?) Does it work? Strap on your Ugg Boots, grab a pint, and join us in a toast to the fall as we try this new craft beer from O'Fallon Brewery. Cheers. ________________________ Find more episodes of "A Beer...
2020-11-05
50 min
A Beer with Atlas
The Tangalorian Tangerine Sour, Frothy Beard - Beer With Atlas 114 - travel nurse craft beer podcast
You may think creating a great craft beer that is a sour, infused with tangerines, "Star Wars"-themed, *and* crammed into a tall boy is impossible. It's not impossible. We used to knock back 20 oz. cans in our F150 back home, they're not much bigger than a tall boy. Join us as we dive deep into two of our favorite things: Star Wars and enjoying a good craft beer with friends. This Tangalorian Tangerine Sour from Frothy Beard doesn't just give us an excuse to talk about "Star Wars", it also gets us even more pumped for Season 2 of "The...
2020-10-28
56 min
A Beer with Atlas
Ayinger Authentic German Oktoberfest - Oktoberfest 4 - Beer With Atlas 113 - Travel Nurse Beers
Show us a solid Oktoberfest option in the month of October and we'll try it. Oktoberfest brews may not be for everyone, but it's a right of the seasonal passage for our Beer Crew. Next up, we dive into this Ayinger Authentic German Oktoberfest, and we like it. You can keep your pumpkin spice. This is the real spirit of October. We're enjoying one of our favorite times of the year: Oktoberfest! If you're a nurse or healthcare professional working through the fall, we'd love to hear about your favorite Oktoberfest beer discoveries from your travels. Cheers. ________________________ Find more episodes...
2020-10-22
35 min
A Beer with Atlas
Festbier Pint 9 Brewing Company - Oktoberfest 3 - Beer With Atlas 112
Capture a taste of Oktoberfest with this "Festbier" from Pint 9 Brewing Company located right here in the same little city Atlas MedStaff HQ is located in, Omaha, NE. This rich, bready, malty marzen style beer will knock your fuzzy fall socks right off of your feet and have you wanting boots upon boots more of this delicious beverage. Give this one a try. https://pintninebrewing.com/ Find more Oktoberfest episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the travel nurse industry where we highlight regional craft beers from around the...
2020-10-14
43 min
A Beer with Atlas
Mayhem Marzen - Oktoberfest 2 - Beer With Atlas 111 - Travel Nurse Craft Beer Reviews
Capture a taste of the fall with this Mayhem Marzen craft beer from Springfield Brewing Company. Only available in the fall during prime Oktoberfest tastings, this malty lager carries "aromas reminiscent of toasted bread, baked crackers and caramel", their brewmaster claims. We're not sure about all that, but it was a fine drink with friends we wouldn't hesitate to enjoy again β or to recommend. Give this one a try. ________________________ Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the travel nurse industry where we highlight regional craft beers from ar...
2020-10-08
39 min
A Beer with Atlas
Knot Hole from Logboat Brewing Co - Oktoberfest 1 - Beer With Atlas 110
This Knot Hole Oktoberfest beer from Logboat Brewing Company offers a lighter finish for the brew fan. It's not as malty as some Oktoberfest beers, and there's a little sweetness to it that our beer crew enjoyed. We're kicking off one of our favorite times of the year: Oktoberfest! If you're a nurse or healthcare professional working through the fall, we'd love to hear about your favorite Oktoberfest beer discoveries from your travels. Cheers. ________________________ Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the travel nurse industry where we...
2020-10-01
30 min
A Beer with Atlas
Cinnamon Roast Crunch, Naughty Sauce series from Noble Ale Works - Beer With Atlas 109
Cinnamon Roast Crunch has a name so contrary to what you imagine a beer should be, that even our auto-correct is trying to change it to "Toast". The latest craft beer in the "Naughty Sauce" series from Noble Ale Works might seem a strange brew, but it evokes memories of breakfast cereal and Saturday Morning Cartoons. We don't know that this beer and a bowl of cereal is the perfect hangover cure (but it seems like the science would back it), but we do know this unique blend was a fun one to try. And knowing is half the battle...
2020-09-24
50 min
A Beer with Atlas
Hot As Helles from Kros Strain Brewing Company - Beer With Atlas 108
This spicy jalapeΓ±o beer comes from our friends at Kros Strain Brewing Company. What starts as a solid lager from Kros Strain is accented by a spicy kick of habanero and chili peppers. This unique flavor might not be for everyone, but our beer trio found a lot to enjoy with this local gem. Did you know that Kros Strain's Fairy Nectar was featured on the very first episode of "A Beer With Atlas"? Check it out here: πΊ https://tinyurl.com/y3smp9qn Pro Tip: We haven't tried it, but we hear this is a fantastic combination for a bl...
2020-09-17
47 min
A Beer with Atlas
W4 Dry Hopped Gose from Transmitter Brewing - Beer With Atlas 107
Tune into this week's "Beer With Atlas" transmission to check out a New York brewer's "W4 Dry Hopped Gose." The name of this craft beer may not roll off the tongue, but the citrusy flavor combination is self-described by Transmitter Brewing Company as "complex but crushable." We do have a few questions for the brewmasters at Transmitter: 1. Where did the company name come from? 2. How does your beer naming scheme work with the letter and number combos? It's unique. Even though we all love our Spotify playlists, there's still one frequency you can count on: the Beer With Atlas podcast...
2020-09-10
34 min
A Beer with Atlas
Lime Bandito Sour from South Park Brewing - Beer With Atlas 106
This Lime Bandito Sour from South Park Brewing is crafted with coriander and kosher salt, then aged in tequila barrels. If you told us you were just going to mainline beer and tequila, we'd question your evening plans; but explain it is a regional craft beer *aged* in tequila barrels, and now you're a beer cicerone with a penchant for high flavor. If you're in the South Park area of Colorado, this regional brewer has several great options to try, including a Cherry Blonde, Sour Park Kids, Chasing the Elephant (kind of a pale ale), and their famous Ranch Hand...
2020-09-03
40 min
A Beer with Atlas
Maui Brewing Co with Travel Nurse Recruiter Justin Pietig - Beer With Atlas 105
Catch the wave with us as we hang 10 with this craft brew combo from Maui Brewing Company out of Hawaii. We enjoy a tropical-infusion from their custom "Island Brewed Ales & Lagers" with a Pineapple Mana Wheat and a Big Swell IPA that has a kick of citrusy hops. Also joining us in the studio is our own Justin Pietig, a seasoned travel healthcare vet who was lucky enough to have this set of ales sent to the Atlas offices courtesy of one of his nurses. Check out the podcast to get some "ka pahΕ« Κ»ana o ke Κ»ono" in your lif...
2020-08-27
37 min
A Beer with Atlas
Raspberry Blonde from 4 Noses Brewing Co. - Beer With Atlas 104
It's not every day we review a beer the brewing company describes as "totally crushable." This Raspberry Blonde from 4 Noses Brewing Company promises to empower your olfactory senses "with a harmonious blend of tart raspberries on top of a refreshing blonde base." You might think there is a fancy story behind the name of this family-owned brewing company, but it simply comes down to the clan being known for having large noses. Embracing their sensitive schnozzes, this family decided to start their own brewing company after having a pub and brew tour through Ireland. (That's the way to do it...
2020-08-20
40 min
A Beer with Atlas
Sunshine Chugsuckle from Mother's Brewing Company - Beer With Atlas 103
Sunshine Chugsuckle was designed by Mother's Brewing Company to challenge the way you think about IPAs. If you don't like IPAs, Mother's thinks they can change your mind. And after thorough taste-testing, our team thinks they just might. The team was impressed with this one, and some may even go as far as to say its better than Atlas's beloved Fairy Nectar from Kros Strain. For those of you who follow the podcast, you know that is a strong compliment indeed. Mother's is based out of Springfield, Missouri, and this gem was sent to us by our own Aaron Biddle...
2020-08-13
47 min
A Beer with Atlas
Mojito Cider from Glacial Till - Beer With Atlas 102
This craft beer from Glacial Till combines the refreshing flavor of a mojito with the easy-drinking nature of a hard cider. Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery is based out of Palmyra Village in Nebraska: Population 545, but they have a vineyard! Part of a growing movement of Midwest-based craft breweries and vineyards, Glacial Till discovered the cornhusker state is actually perfect for a solid microbrewery in the heart of the U.S. (because the earth was tilled by glaciers β see what they did there?) So if you are traveling through Nebraska, or want to hit up a fun location while visiting the At...
2020-08-06
48 min
Atlas All Access
Meridian asset purchase, 1 year later - Atlas All Access 127
What happens when you are a travel healthcare professional and your company disappears? Or goes through a merger? Acquisition? Or any number of business challenges. Is your job safe? Will you even get paid this week? What happens next? These are scary questions for a nurse about to start their shift, potentially working an entire weekend for free. Thankfully, in this episode, we talk about when the stars align and everything works out. Join us as we revisit the Atlas MedStaff asset purchase of Meridian Staffing, and find out what that process looks like from the inside: from a nurse's...
2020-07-24
24 min
A Beer with Atlas
Choice beers for our 100th episode - Beer With Atlas 100
It's the 100th episode of the greatest travel healthcare craft beer review podcast in the world. (Also the only one, but we earned that #1 spot!) If you've never joined us before, this podcast is for more than just beer lovers. Each episode is hand-crafted to sound like a relaxed conversation you would have with a friend over a couple of beers β even if you're not drinking one. Join us as we bring some special beers to this 100th episode, chat about the history of the podcast, and tackle a fine selection of our always-on-point collection of random facts and trivia. So...
2020-07-23
1h 08
Atlas All Access
Giving back to Tanzania and those that you can - Atlas All Access 126
We check in with Atlas President Steve Ryan to talk all things Tanzania. What's going on with the Tanzania trip? How are our friends doing overseas? What have we been able to do to help them? Atlas MedStaff has partnered with the good people at the Mosaic Foundation to give back to communities in Tanzania. This year's trip has been put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, but we are still excited to keep open hearts and minds and give back where we can. ________________________ Previous Tanzania episodes Check out the original story about how Atlas MedStaff got connected to...
2020-07-18
04 min
A Beer with Atlas
Gettin' Tiki With It from Left Hand Brewing Co - Beer With Atlas 99
If you like craft beer, podcasts, and getting caught in the rain, you are in luck! We embrace the history of the PiΓ±a Colada as we dive into this "Gettin' Tiki With It" wheat ale from Left Hand Brewing Company's Nitro line. Need a refreshing taste of the summer? Relaxation in a can? This is the prescription for you. Cheers! ________________________ Find more episodes of "A Beer With Atlas" on our website. It's the only podcast dedicated to travel nurses and the travel nurse industry where we highlight regional craft beers from around the country in the areas you work i...
2020-07-16
54 min
Atlas All Access
Recruiting on LinkedIn with Travel Nurse Recruiter Jody Pokorny - Atlas All Access 125
Are you on LinkedIn yet? Should you be? We talk with Nurse Recruiter Jody Pokorny about the benefits of LinkedIn, the professionalism of the platform, and how you might find your next travel healthcare job (or recruiter) on the platform. Tired of the negativity and the dreck you can find on Facebook? Maybe LinkedIn is the professional platform you need to propel your career. Get to know Travel Nurse Recruiter Jody Pokorny: >> https://tinyurl.com/qwjhjm7 Find Nurse Recruiter Jody Pokorny on LinkedIn: >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-pokorny Follow Atlas MedStaff on LinkedIn: >> https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlas-medstaff
2020-07-10
12 min
A Beer with Atlas
Liberty Ale from Anchor Brewing Company - Beer with Atlas 98
Give me liberty, or give me beer. Wait! You can have both. We review the patriotic Liberty Ale from Anchor Brewing Company out of San Francisco. If you enjoy a little history with your ale, this may be right up your alley. Inspired by traditional American brewing methods, this ale was introduced in 1975 and is noted for the champagne-like bubbles the classic fermentation process creates. First brewed as a celebration from Anchor Brewing for the bicentennial of Paul Revere's historic ride, drinking this ale may not have you running up the eastern seaboard screaming, "The Redcoats are coming!", but it...
2020-07-09
1h 01
Atlas All Access
Atlas Medstaff's Meet And Greets - Atlas All Access 103
In 2020, we are going to be hitting it hard with our Meet and Greets. Why does Atlas pay for Meet and Greets? What kind of things do we do with our travelers on a Meet and Greet? How do I get involved? What do I do if I think that Atlas MedStaff should hold a Meet and Greet in my current/future location?Listen to Vice President, Rich Smith, and Travel Nurse Recruiters, Jake Brower and Maggie Hammer, talk all about Meet and greets and how they work.Speaking of Meet and Greets I believe we have one coming up...
2020-01-23
12 min
Atlas All Access
Atlas MedStaff TravCon 2019 - Atlas All Access #84
This week on "Atlas All Access" it's all about TravCon. Find out what we are doing here: https://www.facebook.com/events/407868346523168/ TravCon Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravConShenanigans/ https://travelersconference.com/ Chris's Bio - https://atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/chris-madrigal/
2019-10-29
12 min
Atlas All Access
Posting Travel Healthcare Jobs On Social Media - Atlas All Access #88
Do you want to see travel jobs posted on social media? Some travel nursing companies spam them out there, and you definitely don't want to do that. Is there a way that you can maintain a personal element to posting jobs, or would you prefer to have them discussed privately in a one-on-one setting with your recruiter?Atlas MedStaff Recruiters Mike Von Dollen and Braden Boex join host Rich Smith on this week's Atlas All Access to discuss their different approaches.Not all travel healthcare companies are made equal. Join our team to hear their thoughts behind each side of...
2019-10-05
16 min
Atlas All Access
Atlas MedStaff And Healthtrust - Atlas All Access #83
This week on "Atlas All Access," we have our Healthtrust Client Manager, Ashley Grohs talk with Rich about winter needs and how being tier one with Healthtrust can help you, the healthcare traveler, find your next assignment.Ashley's Bio - https://atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/ashley-grohs/#healthtrust #whereyoubelong #atlasallaccess
2019-08-29
09 min
Atlas All Access
Atlas MedStaff Meets Fortus Healthcare Resources - Atlas All Access #82
This week on "Atlas All Access," we talk with Fortus Healthcare Resources, a Travel Healthcare Staffing Agency out of Utica, NY. Throughout this episode, we talk about the history behind Fortus and Atlas, as well as, working with two agencies and how to deal with double submissions.Fortus Healthcare Resourceshttp://www.fortusgroup.com/https://www.facebook.com/FortusResources/https://twitter.com/fortusresourceshttp://www.fortusgroup.com/blog/Special Thanks to Fortus and Rebecca Urtz for coming on to the show!#whereyoubelong #healthcaretraveling
2019-08-29
03 min
A Beer with Atlas
A Beer With Atlas #51 - Hanson Brothers Beer Co.
This week on A Beer with Atlas, your only healthcare-traveling, craft beer-drinking podcast, Katie Webster, Accounting Guru here at Atlas MedStaff, brings us a beer from Oklahoma. This beer is special to her because her favorite band, Hanson has everything to do with the creation of this beer. Yes, the Hanson brothers make Beer and Katie brought it for Rich and Brian to try. Website: https://www.hansonbrothersbeer.com/ Katie's Bio: https://atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/katie-webster/ Listen to more at https://atlasmedstaff.com/beerwithatlas/ Learn More at https://atlasmedstaff.com/
2019-08-20
42 min
A Beer with Atlas
Hanson Brothers Beer Co. - A Beer With Atlas Episode 51
This week on βA Beer with Atlas,β your only healthcare-traveling, craft beer-drinking podcast, Katie Webster, Accounting Guru here at Atlas MedStaff, brings us a beer from Oklahoma. This beer is special to her because her favorite band, βHansonβ has everything to do with the creation of this beer. Yes, the Hanson brothers make Beer and Katie brought it for Rich and Brian to try. Website: https://www.hansonbrothersbeer.com/ Katie's Bio: https://atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/katie-webster/ Listen to more at https://atlasmedstaff.com/beerwithatlas/ Learn More at https://atlasmedstaff.com/
2019-08-20
42 min
A Beer with Atlas
A Beer with Atlas #49 - The Land O'Milk and Honey
This week on A Beer with Atlas, your only healthcare-traveling, craft beer-drinking podcast, Heather Kylen, Recruiter here at Atlas MedStaff, brings us a beer from 903 Brewing in Sherman, TX. It has a pretty cool can, Dolan moved to Texas because to drink this beer for the rest of his life, and Rich and Brian are now looking for a new producer to continue the podcast. Kidding of course, but we definitely encourage you give this one a listen! Website: http://903brewers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/903BrewersSchoolhouse/ Heather's Bio: https://atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/heather-kylen/ Listen to more at https...
2019-08-09
43 min
A Beer with Atlas
The Land O'Milk and Honey - A Beer With Atlas Episode 49
This week on βA Beer with Atlas,β your only healthcare-traveling, craft beer-drinking podcast, Heather Kylen, Recruiter here at Atlas MedStaff, brings us a beer from 903 Brewing in Sherman, TX. It has a pretty cool can, Dolan moved to Texas because to drink this beer for the rest of his life, and Rich and Brian are now looking for a new producer to continue the podcast. Kidding of course, but we definitely encourage you give this one a listen! π Website: http://903brewers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/903BrewersSchoolhouse/ Heather's Bio: https://atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/heather-kylen/ Listen to more at https://atlasme...
2019-08-09
43 min
A Beer with Atlas
A Beer With Atlas #48 - 4 Hands Dakine
This week on A Beer with Atlas, your only healthcare-traveling, craft beer-drinking podcast, Aaron Biddle, Trainer and Recruiter here at Atlas MedStaff, brings us a beer from St. Louis. 4 Hands Tropical IPA has a pretty cool can, but does it taste good? Is it a standard IPA? Listen and find out! Website: http://4handsbrewery.com/our-beers/ Aarons Bio: https://atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/aaron-biddle/
2019-08-01
33 min
A Beer with Atlas
4 Hands Dakine - A Beer With Atlas Episode 48
This week on βA Beer with Atlas,β your only healthcare-traveling, craft beer-drinking podcast, Aaron Biddle, Trainer and Recruiter here at Atlas MedStaff, brings us a beer from St. Louis. 4 Handsβ Tropical IPA has a pretty cool can, but does it taste good? Is it a standard IPA? Listen and find out! π Website: http://4handsbrewery.com/our-beers/ Aaron's Bio: https://atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/aaron-biddle/ Listen to more at https://atlasmedstaff.com/beerwithatlas/ Learn More at https://atlasmedstaff.com/
2019-08-01
33 min
Atlas All Access
Travel Nursing And Social Media - Atlas - All - Access - #75
Be careful with what you post on social media. Pete Geldes, a recruiter here at Atlas who previously worked in law enforcement, talks about the safety concerns with posting while traveling. Vice President, Rich Smith, also touches on how posting on social media can impact your career. Listen to learn more!Pete Geldes bio: https://atlasmedstaff.com/atlas-team/pete-geldes/Learn more about Atlas MedStaff here: https://atlasmedstaff.com
2019-06-20
11 min
A Beer with Atlas
Fat Tire Belgium White - A Beer with Atlas #2
Here is Episode #2 of "A Beer with Atlas." Remember, Atlas Medstaff's podcasts will be added to scrubsquad1978.com state brewery pages in addition to the Scrub Squad 1978 Facebook group. Atlas will share their vast knowledge about craft beers and breweries with you and try a different beer each week from all across the country.
2018-08-29
20 min