California is one of, if not THE most popular state for nurses to seek employment. Good pay, fair patient ratios with lots of resources, and an innumerable number of options for adventure and sunshine attract nurses from all over the country. It is also a great place to start your travel nursing career, as many…
Texas Travel Nurse Guide: ‘The Lone Star State’
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the number of travel nurses! Travel nurses are flocking to Texas for the food, entertainment, and culture of diverse cities. The Lone Star State is home to some of the largest hospital systems in the country, and travel nurses love the backyard BBQ atmosphere of Texas towns and cities. …
Resources For Travel Nurses
See below a great list of resources for Nurses just like you! Recruiting Headlines has a great list of resources for Healthcare Job Boards ViaTravelers has some great recommendations of things to do in cities across the US. 23 Answers to Questions About Recruiters by Apollo
Everything You Want to Know About Bill Rates and Travel Nursing
I use the terms in the title of this article in past posts when referring to travel nursing pay and job availability. It is important to understand what these terms mean when negotiating a travel nurse contract. What is the bill rate? The bill rate is the total amount of money that the travel nurse…
Packing Pointers for Travel Nursing
Packing your life for 13 weeks on the road for your travel nursing assignment can cause a great deal of anxiety for a lot of travel nurses, myself included. I have a history of being a heavy packer for leisure vacations and this habit spilled over into my travel nursing journeys. For my upcoming assignments…
Taking Time Between Travel Nurse Assignments
One of the best aspects of being a travel nurse is the ability to choose when and for how long you have time off. Whether you take a tropical vacation, plan an awesome road trip to your next assignment, or have a stay-cation (vacation without leaving home), there is some advanced planning required. Nursing burnout…
Why Travel Nursing is the Perfect Career Development Opportunity
Nurses considering travel nursing are often hesitant because a common misconception of travel nursing is that you take a step back from career development and advancement opportunities while travel nursing. Although you are not building seniority within a particular facility, there are plenty of reasons why travel nursing can be used to develop your nursing…
San Diego City Guide for Travel Nurses
Nurses starting their travel nursing journey often ask where the best places are to work and live as a travel nurse. I put together a series of ‘mini-guides’ to locations across the US to give travel nurses a great resource for specific areas. ?. I know a lot of nurses that have a side gig,…
Travel Nursing Job Interview Guide
After you have applied to a travel nursing job and approved the terms of the contract with the travel nursing agency, you will most likely be asked to interview with the facility. Our guide helps you navigate the interview process
Questions to Ask Your Travel Nurse Recruiter
The following questions are all perfectly reasonable questions to ask your recruiter when preparing to submit your application in to a travel nursing job opportunity
Applying for your First Travel Nursing Job
Get prepared for your first travel nursing journey with our guide to applying
Tips for Staying Organized for Travel Nursing Assignments
One of the biggest hurdles in travel nursing can be all the paperwork that needs to be submitted for the application and processing of your travel nurse contract. Trying to gather the information, keeping it orderly, and having it available at a moment’s notice is a challenge for 99% of all humans. Follow our guide to staying organized to properly manage the application process
Why I Became a Travel Nurse
I love exploring new locations as a travel nurse. Some of us are just adventurers. We have nomad souls that won’t be satisfied unless we are on the move and discovering new places. Find out why I became a travel nurse and what my experience has been
How to choose the best travel nurse agency
I’ve been on the hunt for recruiters to work with and have been doing research on some of the top agencies in the country. Follow along to see my best tips and tricks to working with an agency and recruiters you will have success with
Perfecting Your Travel Nursing Resume
The Next Step of the Travel Nursing Process – The Travel Nursing Resume I am finally done applying for my license- or at least gathering the info and making an appointment to get my fingerprints and background check. My roommate and I need to decide which agencies we want to apply with. Thankfully, I have…
Travel Nursing Jobs and Preparing for License
As you prepare for your next journey, you have to make sure your licenses are properly managed and handled. Join me on my journey to staying licensed and being prepared. My guide will make sure you are prepared for your next travel nursing job!
Journeys of an Experienced Travel Nurse RNRN
Hi and thanks for joining me in my travel nursing adventures. In this post I am going to tell you about who I am, where I’ve worked, and my future plans in travel nursing. If you are thinking about becoming a travel nurse, do it!
10 Surprising Aspects of Travel Nursing
Travel nursing is a profession of adventure, excitement, and numerous surprises. If you are new to the idea of travel nursing, before you take your first assignment, you might have done a little research. From searching for travel nursing companies to considering which locations you want, there is a lot to learn. There are also…
Surviving Night Shift as a Travel Nurse
You have got a great travel nursing job lined up. It’s in a city you have always wanted to visit and a well-respected medical center. The only thing that may have you a bit worried is it involves working the night shift. Read our guide to understand the best way to be prepared and survive the night shift.
How to Stick With Your Exercise Routine as a Travel Nurse
10 Tips for Getting Exercise When You’re On the Road as a Travel Nurse Travel nurses are constantly moving from place to place, and understandably, it can be very challenging to maintain healthy habits with this type of lifestyle. Travelers need to work harder to establish daily routines, and any pattern of self-care can be…
The Top Benefits to Becoming a Travel Nurse
10 Reasons Why You Should Choose Travel Nursing Over Traditional Nursing. With an endless number of pros and very few cons, the profession of travel nursing presents limitless opportunities. You may have heard about the pay and benefits package that is offered to travel nurses. Beyond the financial appeal there are many reasons why you…
Tips for Your First Travel Nursing Job
Whether you have a travel nursing job lined up, or you are still considering your options, hitting the road on your first assignment is both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. After all, not only are you moving to a new city, but you’re starting a job and meeting new people all at once. That’s a…
What’s a typical day as a travel nurse?
Finally, after spending the past couple of years studying hard and earning your credentials, signing up with a travel nurse agency and finalizing your first contract, you can finally start on your path as a travel nurse! That’s a huge stepping stone and worth a celebration! I know you might feel nervous or overwhelmed right…
Everything You Need to Know when Choosing a Travel Nursing Agency
Everything you need to know when choosing a travel nursing agency Chances are that if you’re reading this article, then you are considering a new career as a travel nurse. First of all congrats on taking the big step forward. Regardless if your new to being a travel nurse or a seasoned veteran needing a…
