Travel Nursing Blog

Everything you need to know about travel nursing including finding travel nursing companies, negotiating pay, taxes, travel nursing jobs, and more.

Travel Nursing Jobs – Considerations for Shifts and Contract Length

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Shifts and travel nursing contract length are important travel nursing job variables. Different travel nurses will desire to work different shifts and contract lengths. Some travel nurses like night shifts, some like days. Some prefer the standard 13 week contract, some will only work shorter contracts. Understanding how shifts and contract length fit into the landscape will help travel nurses understand the ramifications of their preferences on these issues. Read more

4 Things to Know about Travel Nursing Pay Bonuses

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Again, like any other travel nursing pay variable, contract bonuses must be viewed as part of the compensation package pie. However, bonuses are quite unique. To simplify our discussion, we’ll break down bonuses in to 3 distinct categories (click here for referral bonuses). Read more

What You Should Know about Testing for Travel Nursing Jobs

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Typically, the first week of a travel nursing job is spent in orientation. This typically consists of completing paperwork, learning hospital policies and procedures, getting acclimated to the hospital and unit, and taking tests. Everything is easy enough with the exception of the tests. The tests can sometimes get travel nurses in trouble. This is why it’s highly recommended that you ask about the hospital’s testing policies during the interview. You see, some hospitals administer tests and offer remediation which allows the tests to be retaken. Other hospitals cancel the assignment if you fail. Read more

Why You Should Treat the End of Travel Nursing Jobs like Opportunities

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The vast majority of travel nursing jobs are wonderful experiences. You’ll enjoy the hospital, they’ll enjoy you, and it will end amicably. I recommend treating every contract-end as an opportunity to advance your career for three primary reasons. First, you may wish to return to the hospital in the future either as a travel nurse or a permanent employee. Second, you’ll want to ensure that you have references for future assignments and permanent jobs. Third, travel nursing presents a unique opportunity to expand your professional network. Read more

4 Potential Travel Nursing Job Problems and Tips for Handeling

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Unfortunately, things aren’t always sunshine and daydreams while working a travel nursing job. Like any other time in life, there are a slew of potential pitfalls. In fact, there are too many issues for us to enumerate and address here. However, we can take a look at some of the overarching themes and offer some recommendations for handling them professionally and successfully.

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5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Travel Nursing Recruiters

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In our last blog post, we discussed how to find a good travel nursing recruiter. Once you’ve found a good recruiter, there are steps you can take to get the most out them. Remember, recruiters are constantly juggling multiple candidates. They often need to determine which candidates merit the most value for the recruiter’s time. You want to make sure that you’re at the top of that list. Read more

Travel Nursing Extension Contract Tips

8 Tips for Travel Nursing Contract Extensions

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Assuming that you’re still having fun as a travel nurse, you will need to continue to secure travel nursing jobs on an ongoing basis. The easiest job to secure is the extension assignment. Essentially, an extension assignment is when you extend your current contract for an additional number of weeks. Of course, if you don’t sign an extension, then you’ll need to look for a new job. In this blog post, we’ll provide 8 tips for travel nursing contract extensions. Read more