If you are thinking about becoming a travel nurse in 2026 or planning your next assignment, now is an ideal time to look at how the market is shaping up. After the pandemic boom, travel nursing has settled into a new normal that still offers strong demand, meaningful opportunities across specialties, and a career path that continues to outpace many…
Let’s be real—one of the biggest perks of travel nursing is getting to choose your own adventure. The idea of picking where you want to live, work, and explore sounds like a dream, right? But when it comes to that very first assignment, I see a lot of new travelers get stuck. You want the perfect destination, the ideal contract,…
If you’ve ever found yourself mid-shift thinking, “There has to be more than this,” or dreaming of a fresh start in a new city, travel nursing may be exactly what you’re looking for. I’ve been there myself and now I help nurses like you take that leap with clarity, confidence, and support. But what exactly is healthcare travel? Who qualifies?…
If you’re a nurse who loves adventure or just wants to keep your options open, let me tell you: having a compact license is one of the best career moves you can make. I’ve been a travel nurse for years, and my compact license has opened doors—literally and figuratively—that I never imagined when I first started out. Here’s why it…
As travel nurses, we all know the importance of a great recruiter —they can make or break your travel experience. To get the most out of that relationship, sometimes we have to share the harder truths about our needs, limits, and goals. Honest conversations can feel uncomfortable, but being upfront helps your recruiter truly advocate for you. Here are a…
In the dynamic world of travel nursing, certain specialties stand out for their high demand, offering ample opportunities for nurses seeking exciting career paths and lucrative assignments. Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurses Moreover, Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) nursing remains a perennially popular specialty in travel nursing. As the largest nursing specialty, Med-Surg nurses care for patients across a wide range of medical conditions and…
