“Critical care nurses are all cut from the same cloth — we band together quickly and easily.”

“The level at which the nurses at ECU Health operate is amazing. They are incredible.” Suzanne Foster, RN, shares why she loves being part of the Travel Staffing Program at ECU Health Medical Center.

“I travel three to four times a week from New Bern, North Carolina to Greenville, North Carolina and it’s the perfect drive. It’s not too far and I get to return home to my family every day. I’ve lived in New Bern, North Carolina for over 18 years and I’ve been a nurse for seven years. A friend of mine told me about the Travel Staffing Program at ECU Health so I applied. I’ve worked in critical care since 2015 in a small town and at the time I wanted a change. I wanted to experience a different level of patient care. I went from a small town hospital to a much larger hospital, a tertiary care referral center. Initially I felt like a fish out of water. Over time I adjusted and now I love it. My experience working with the team has been amazing.

Nurse Suzanne Foster leans against a nurses station in the MICU, smiling with a mask on.

Critical care nurses are all cut from the same cloth — we band together quickly and easily. Every unit I work on at the medical center is welcoming and easy to navigate. It’s been wonderful! The level at which the nurses at ECU Health operate is amazing. They are all incredible. My colleagues are quick to show me around and make me feel a part of the team. A few of my friends are also joining the Travel Staffing Program.”