CHOOSING A TRAVEL NURSE ASSIGNMENT
Every nurse has their idea of “the perfect” assignment. The problem can be getting a recruiter or agent to understand. For instance, how small is a “small” town? Take the traveler who, when she first started, had a recruiter who wanted to send her to a small town of only 90,000 people, to which the […]
Get the nurse job that you want
By Kay Slane Healthcare Professionals are always looking for the ultimate travel job. And whether it’s mountains, beaches, cold weather, or hot weather, every traveler has their own idea of a great location. A big problem in 2022 is that jobs are moving at lightning speed. A job can be posted at 9 am, and […]
How to Begin your Travel Nurse Career
By Kay Slane After you complete two years of experience, it’s understandable if you’re anxious to get out there and see what the travel nurse life is all about. But first, there are several things you need to get started. Fortunately, none of them are too complicated. Let’s take a look: 1 After 1.5 years […]
5 Tips to Succeed as a Travel Nurse
Great pay, more flexibility, the chance to see new places and build relationships are key reasons why being a travel nurse has such appeal. But how can you help ensure the experience goes well? Here are some quick tips for success. Do your research. Find the right company with the support you need to […]
Navigating mid-contract pay rate changes
If you’ve experienced changes in your pay rate during an assignment, you’re not alone. It’s grown more and more common recently, and you may be looking for some answers. Here’s a quick look at how and why this happens, and what to expect. How bill rates are established: Travel nurse bill rates are set by […]
What to expect from travel nursing this summer
Whether new to the travel nurse world or already a seasoned pro, the last couple of years have been quite a ride. What can you expect next? Here’s a look at current market conditions as we approach summer 2022. Job volume is on the rise With nurses continuing to retire and job demands up, there […]
Travel Nurse Spotlight: Doing What You Love
In the Travel Nurse Spotlight series, HCT Today is highlighting travelers’ own unique stories and perspectives. “I’ve been loved all my life and I wanted to give love back to others.” That’s what Laura V., a Telemetry Travel Nurse, said when she found her love for nursing. In university, she started in Forensic Science, but […]
The Benefits Of Traveling With A Nursing Compact License
By Alex McCoy, Contributing Writer, Owner of Fit Travel Life I was unknowingly blessed as a new travel nurse because I chose to start traveling in my home state. I was testing the waters and wasn’t quite ready to venture out while my husband finished grad school. I did go through the process of applying […]
When Are You Going to Settle Down? Deflecting the Holiday Questions as a Traveler
By Alex McCoy, Contributing Writer, Owner of Fit Travel Life As travel nurses, we take on a rather unorthodox lifestyle. Our jobs, homes, and plans for the next week or month or year change quite frequently. You may have plans to head to California and with a last-minute contract cancellation find yourself in Maine instead. […]
Traveler Tips: Benefits And Challenges Of Traveling As A Team
By Stephen Stockhausen, PT, DPT, OCS, Contributing Writer, PT Adventures The travel physical therapist life is pretty incredible—bouncing around to new places, new jobs, new friends and new adventures! But it is no secret that life on the road alone can get lonely. This is where travel teams come in. Simply put, a travel physical therapist team […]
