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Travel Nursing

Travel nursing is an exciting career for nurses that are looking for a change of pace. There is a nationwide nursing shortage that is expected to grow to 800,000 within ten years. For nurses this means that their services are growing in demand. The travel nursing industry works to meet the needs of both healthcare facilities and nurses.

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What is travel nursing 

13 weeks of change

A typical travel nursing assignment is 13 weeks long at a hospital that needs to meet its census levels. Taking a travel nursing job allows the traveler to do several things:

earn more money than she/he may make at a perm position

see parts of the country they may not normally ever get a chance to see

learn new skills and broaden their resume

Travel Nursing Benefits 

What are the benefits of travel nursing?

The benefits of travel nursing can vary from company to company, but most travel nursing companies offer:

Good pay rates: Can vary from company to company and assignment to assignment. This can depend on your discipline and experience

Housing: Most companies offer paid housing, some offer housing that is private and fully furnished; while others have you live with other travelers

Per Diem: Per Diem allowances are a great opportunity for travel nurses to earn extra money, but not all companies offer it

Day One 401(k) Plan: Typically these are company matched and have first day enrollment

Referrals: Referral bonus programs come in all shapes and sizes, but the most common is $500

Travel Reimbursement: Tax-free travel stipends covering the costs of traveling to and from assignments

Day One Insurance: These are usually nationwide health and dental insurance plans that have first day enrollment

License Reimbursement: Many companies offer reimbursement for state licensure costs

Direct Deposit: This is a fairly standard benefit in which your weekly paycheck is directly deposited into your checking account

Vehicle: Some companies will also offer you a tax-free vehicle stipend

CEUs: Many companies also cover the cost of your Continuing Education requirements

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Travel Nursing in the news 

Help Wanted: Nursefinders
They staff a full range of health care jobs: nursing jobs, travel nursing jobs, home health care positions, therapy, technicians, physicians, allied health ...
Healthcare staffing cos move on in pink of health
Growth in travel nursing, forecast to be the slowest-growing healthcare segment, is being further hampered by the weak economy as most nurses prefer the ...
Travel Nurse Across America Expands Into New Offices
As a result, there are less travel nursing and therapy jobs available. We have worked even closer with our client healthcare facilities to fill travel nurse ...
Traveling Healthcare Staffing Company, Medical Solutions ...
Medical Solutions has contracts with nearly 1100 client hospitals nationwide and is one of the fastest growing companies in the travel nursing and allied ...
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Travel nursing in blogs 

Hey travel nurses, considered … | Travel Nursing Blog
Travel Nursing Blogs.com is full of travel nursing advice and resources, whether you're just learning about travel nursing or a travel nursing pro.
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Start a Career with Travel Nursing MagazinesWith travel nursing magazines you can begin a new career as a travel nurse. As a travel nurse you will be able to.
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How long are travel nursing assignments? « AAA Travel Nursing
Once in awhile a facility will have a short term need and put up a travel nursing job for 4 weeks and sometimes other terms but almost all of what you will see advertised are for 13 weeks. Once that 13 weeks is up, though, ...
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Travel Resources 

Great resources for anyone who travels

These are links to make traveling easier and more exciting.
Travel + Leisure Magazine | Vacation guides, travel articles ...
Delivers travel reporting, access to destination facts, searchable archives.
Travel Magazine
The cornerstone of the Company's marketing program is the Travel Magazine television series. Besides the distribution income the shows will bring to the ...
Frommer's Travel Guides: The Best Trips Start Here!
Frommers.com brings you cheap airfares, bargain rate cruises, discounted hotel rooms, budget car rentals and money-saving advice, all written and reviewed ...
National Geographic Traveler Magazine Online
National Geographic Traveler, All travel, All the time ... Pick a book or two from our ever-expanding travel library. ...
Budget Travel Online - Homepage
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine; offering travel guides, travel tips, and advice on trip planning, restaurant recommendations, city guides, ...
Go World Travel Magazine: Covering the World's Most Fascinating ...
Go World Travel Online Magazine: Go World Travel Online Magazine Celebrating Global Travel.
Travel Guides, Vacation Ideas, Travel Deals, Conde Nast Traveler ...
concierge.com inspired travel starts here .... Subscribe to a magazine:, View Special Offers, View All Titles, - - - - - - - - - - - - - -, Allure ...
TravelASSIST Travel Magazine - The Webs First On-line Travel Mag
TravelASSIST Magazine. Travel Magazine o Mexico - One And Only Palmilla Resort Hotel, Cabo San Lucas. o Hawaii - NCL's Pride of Aloha Review ...
ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine
An Automotive & Travel Lifestyle Magazine for In-Market Consumers - ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine.
Travel - T Style Magazine: Travel - New York Times
A special magazine from The New York Times, focusing on must-see destinations and must-have accessories for the world traveler.
Travel - T Style Magazine: Travel - New York Times
A special magazine from The New York Times, focusing on must-see destinations and must-have accessories for the world traveler.
InsideOut Travel- Budget Travel Magazine
Budget travel magazine with an emphasis on living and teaching abroad, with news, articles, tips and advice for the visitor.
Welcome to Language Travel Magazine
Information about language schools for students, language travel agents, educational consultants. Travel to learn a language where it is spoken.
Journeywoman, journey woman, travel magazine for women
From where Queen Elizabeth buys her bras to how to stay healthy in Tibet.
Business Travel News Magazine - Corporate Business Travel News - BTN
Business Travel News Magazine - BTN Online is a one-stop resource, delivering news and research to corporate travel planners.
USA Travel Magazine
Visit USA Travel Magazine, a eco friendly publication, to discover Getaway destinations, new attractions and great dining, check the national weather, ...
TravelLady Magazine
Travel around the world with our experts and learn the secrets of travel professionals. Our travel magazine has more than 4000 archived travel articles.
The Travel Mag
an independent travel magazine with features by professional travel writers, holiday tips and pictures.
High On Adventure Travel Magazine
Travel magazine devoted to the adventurous traveler.
The Executive's Ultimate Travel Resource - Executive Travel Magazine
Executive Travel Magazine: The definitive source for travel information. Find an AZ Travel Rolodex, City Guides, Travel Alerts, Share Travel Tips, ...
Travelmag - The Independent Spirit
Travelmag is a magazine devoted to the independent traveller.

Nursing Links 

Limks about nursing

Discover Nursing
Features information on getting the basics in the field, finding nursing programs, frequently asked questions, profiles of nurses, and a scholarship search.
Registered nurses
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Nursing
Nursing a site full of resources, news, information, humor, inspiration, and support for all nurses from student nurses to retired nurses.
Nursing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nursing is a profession focused on assisting individuals, families, and communities in attaining, re-attaining, and maintaining optimal health and ...
Nursing
HRSA nursing programs address the nation's registered nurse shortage by supporting nurse education, practice and retention with ...
Nursing Center
Gateway site with many online resources, journals, continuing education, career information and discussion forums. . NursingCenter is your portal to more ...
HealthWeb : Nursing: Clinical Resources
As an advisory council within the National League for Nursing, NERTIMAC promotes nursing education research, evidence-based learning and teaching, ...
American Nurses Association Web site
NursingWorld, the official website of the American Nurses Association, brings you the world of nursing at your fingertips: certification, ...
Nursing
Nursing Community of 200000, Where nurses and nursing students talk everything about nursing.
Nurse.com - For RNs by RNs
Welcome to another installment of Research Rounds, the place where Nursing Spectrum summarizes recent journal articles of interest to RNs. ...
Nursing in the Yahoo! Directory
Learn about nursing, midwifery, and allied professions with sites offering industry information, educational and employment resources, and organizations.
All Nursing Schools - A Complete Directory of U.S. Nursing ...
A guide to nursing schools. Includes career resources, school profiles and a variety of education options.
Hardin MD : Nursing & Nursing Research
From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in nursing & nursing research.
Nurses - Medscape
Find Nurse Continuing Medical Education (CE), Nurse medical journal articles, MEDLINE, Nurse medical news, Nurse conference coverage and comprehensive drug ...
National League for Nursing - Startpage
The accrediting body for nursing education programs: Site provides nursing testing and exams, books, continuing education, achievement exams, and diagnostic ...

All travel nurses need a good Atlas 

Rand McNally 2007 Road Atlas: United States-Large Scale (Rand Mcnally Large Scale Road Atlas USA)

Rand McNally 2007 Road Atlas: United States-Large Scale (Rand Mcnally Large Scale Road Atlas USA)

by: Rand McNally and Company

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Explore the Next Exit Before You Exit

Explore the Next Exit Before You Exit

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Route 66: EZ66 Guide for Travelers

Route 66: EZ66 Guide for Travelers

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Rand Mcnally 2007 Deluxe Midsize Road Atlas: U.S./ Canada/ Mexico (Rand Mcnally Deluxe Road Atlas Mid Size)

Rand Mcnally 2007 Deluxe Midsize Road Atlas: U.S./ Canada/ Mexico (Rand Mcnally Deluxe Road Atlas Mid Size)

by: Rand McNally and Company

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National Geographic Road Atlas - Adventure Edition

National Geographic Road Atlas - Adventure Edition

by: National Geographic Maps

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Travel Nursng Books 

Travel Magazines 

Looking for stuff to do your travel nursing assignment?

One of the great parts about travel nursing is the chance to have free time in some of the most exciting places in the country. Here are just a few magazines you can loook at for ideas on stuff to do while you are there.
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel

Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel

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Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure

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Conde Nast Traveler (1-year)

Conde Nast Traveler (1-year)

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National Geographic Traveler

National Geographic Traveler

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Caribbean Travel & Life (1-year)

Caribbean Travel & Life (1-year)

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Reader Feedback 

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nursebetty wrote...

I love being a travel nurse, if any of you have any questions about becoming a nurse or what its like traveling, let me know on my lense.

ReplyPosted July 24, 2007

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vnrozier wrote...

A very interesting topic

ReplyPosted July 04, 2007

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