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… Continue reading Why a Compact License is a Game-Changer for Travel Nurses
Category: New to Travel Nursing
Hard Truths To Share With Your Recruiter (And Why It’s Worth Being Real)
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… Continue reading Hard Truths To Share With Your Recruiter (And Why It’s Worth Being Real)
Exploring the Most In-Demand Travel Nurse Specialties
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… Continue reading Exploring the Most In-Demand Travel Nurse Specialties
Understanding the Economics of Travel Nurse Pay
Travel nurses often enjoy higher pay rates compared to their staff nurse counterparts, sparking curiosity about the reasons behind this disparity. In this article, we’ll explore the economic dynamics contributing to the increased compensation for travel nurses, shedding light on why healthcare facilities are willing to invest more in these temporary staffing solutions. Factors That… Continue reading Understanding the Economics of Travel Nurse Pay
The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Best Travel Nursing Company
Are you considering a career as a travel nurse but feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of options available? I will tell you how to navigate the process of choosing the right travel nursing company and recruiter who will prioritize your needs and interests. As your travel nurse mentor, I will share the must-have attributes that… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Best Travel Nursing Company
Guide to Becoming a Travel Nurse: Steps to Secure Your Dream Assignment
Are you a nurse seeking exciting opportunities to travel while advancing your career? Discover the essential steps to becoming a successful travel nurse with this comprehensive guide. Steps to Become a Travel Nurse Meet Prerequisites and Requirements Ensure you possess an active nursing license and relevant certifications. While an Associate in Nursing is typically the… Continue reading Guide to Becoming a Travel Nurse: Steps to Secure Your Dream Assignment
Top 4 Key Attributes You’ll Need as a Travel Nurse
Being a travel nurse has many benefits and rewards, but thriving in this dynamic profession demands a unique skill set. From navigating diverse healthcare settings to quickly adapting to new environments, travel nurses must possess a blend of adaptability, flexibility, resiliency, good communication, and a love of travel. Read on to learn more about each… Continue reading Top 4 Key Attributes You’ll Need as a Travel Nurse
Finding Your Fit: A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting the Ideal Travel Nurse Assignment
Finding your ideal travel nurse assignment is when the fun part starts, but it also involves a lot of decision-making and soul-searching. Several factors play into this decision, like pay, location, shift, and the reputation of the facility you’re considering. First, you have to decide what your deal breakers are and what determining factors are… Continue reading Finding Your Fit: A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting the Ideal Travel Nurse Assignment
Destinations and Durations for Travel Nurse Assignments
Where can a career as a travel nurse take you? The possibilities are endless. As a travel nurse, you have a valuable opportunity to immerse yourself in new hospitals and new places. Healthcare facilities all over the U.S. use travel nurses, from prestigious teaching facilities to small community hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and clinics. You’ll… Continue reading Destinations and Durations for Travel Nurse Assignments
Unveiling the Vital Role: Why Hospitals Rely on Travel Nurses
Hospitals use travel nurses for several reasons, but the main point is that they need to fill in short-term employment gaps. They use travel nurses for several reasons: Staffing shortages Hospitals sometimes face shortages of qualified nurses due to various factors such as high patient volumes, seasonal demands, crisis response, or staff absences. Travel nurses… Continue reading Unveiling the Vital Role: Why Hospitals Rely on Travel Nurses