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

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14 Ways Recruiters Betray the Trust of Travel Nurses

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It’s no secret that the relationships between travel nurses and the recruiters they work with are very important to travel nurses. And like all relationships, trust serves as one of the key foundations. Unfortunately, the dynamics of these relationships present many scenarios in which trust can ultimately be compromised. In this blog post we’ll cover 14 ways that a travel nurse’s trust for a recruiter can be compromised and provide tips for avoiding these pitfalls and mending relationships. Read more

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What Travel Nurses Should Know About Paid Time Off and Vacation Benefits

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Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Vacation Time are tricky issues when it comes to travel nursing pay packages. Some travel nursing agencies offer such benefits while others don’t. However, just as with all benefits offered as part of a travel nursing pay package, the fact that an agency offers the benefit doesn’t necessarily make their pay packages better. Moreover, there are issues unique to travel healthcare that all travelers should consider when evaluating these benefits. Read more

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Are you required to Accept a Travel Nursing Job Offer?

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Many travel nurses, and particularly new travel nurses, wonder if they are required to accept travel nursing job offers. Of course, you never have to do anything. However, different circumstances warrant different considerations and it’s always good to have an idea of what to expect. So, let’s take a look at a few common scenarios and potential considerations for each. Read more

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6 Things Travel Nurses Should Know About GSA Rates

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Understandably, there is a lot of confusion about GSA rates and how they apply to travel nursing pay. The confusion stems from the fact that including tax-free stipends as part of a salary package is pretty much unique to traveling professionals, so it’s not something we’re really used to dealing with. Additionally, there is a lot of misinformation floating around that only serves to further obfuscate the issue. In this blog post, we’ll cover some of the most common areas of confusion regarding GSA rates so travel nurses can approach the subject with confidence. Read more

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What Travel Nurses Ought to Know About Penalties for Missed Shifts and Cancelled Shifts

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Missed shifts and cancelled shifts are a regular occurrence in travel nursing. However, there is a lot of confusion regarding the impact of missed shifts on travel nursing salary. This undoubtedly has a lot to do with the fact that different agencies handle missed shifts in different ways. Understanding the factors at play and the various different scenarios will help travel nurses plan an effective strategy to stay ahead of the issue. Read more

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Travel Nursing Blended Rates Demystified

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It’s quite common for agencies and recruiters to offer blended-rates when they quote travel nursing pay. Unfortunately, blended-rates are a bit confusing to new travel nurses, and even some seasoned veterans. In this article, we’ll provide a detailed breakdown of blended-rates. We’ll discuss the reasons they can be so confusing for travelers and why agencies use them so often. Finally, we’ll offer some tips for you to make use of blended-rates. Read more