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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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

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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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