Understanding Holiday Pay as a Travel Healthcare Professional
There are many changes you’ll encounter when becoming a healthcare traveler, including how holiday pay works for you. While you may have received a premium rate for working a holiday as staff, that’s not always the case as a traveler. Your payment for these days depends on the facility. Which holidays do they recognize for […]
Travel Nurse Licensing Guide: Requirements & Tips
Congratulations! You’ve decided to become a travel nurse. Now it’s time to figure out all your licensing needs. There’s a lot of information out there on how to obtain your nursing license in each state. We’re breaking down everything you need to know, including the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, temporary and permanent licenses, and what […]
How Do Travel Nurses Find Housing: 3 Red Flags to Avoid
Healthcare travel is a dream come true: You get to see different parts of the country while helping people (and making good money in the process). However, your dream assignment can quickly turn into a nightmare, thanks to seemingly little things that can quickly turn into big problems. Perhaps the biggest of those problems? Housing. […]
How to Choose the Perfect Travel Assignment
One of the best aspects of being a travel nurse or healthcare traveler is that you have so many options for where you take assignments. The high demand for healthcare travelers means there are many assignments to choose from—and, sometimes, it can be hard to decide where to go next. So, how do you decide […]
The Ultimate Guide to Healthcare Travel Housing
We Do Healthcare Travel Housing Differently. Take the Per Diem. Leave the Roadblocks to Us. Some veteran travelers will tell you to take the per diem and find your housing on your own. By finding a housing option that is cheaper than the per diem amount, you pocket the most money. So, do you find […]
Tips for Adjusting to a New Facility as a Traveler
Traveling to a new city for an assignment is always an exciting time. However, it also means you’ll be heading to a new facility, which can be a bit challenging. On top of getting used to your new surroundings, you’ll need to get used to new co-workers, procedures, and patients, which is definitely a big […]
Must-Have Skills for Healthcare Travelers
If you are considering a career in travel nursing or healthcare travel, you’re in for an exciting adventure filled with endless opportunities. But what does it take to succeed in the travel healthcare industry? Read on to discover the qualifications and skills you’ll need to navigate a successful travel career. Healthcare Traveler Skills and Qualifications […]
Best Ways to Save Money When on Assignment
Visiting so many unique spots across the country is one of the best parts of being a healthcare traveler. At the same time, the costs associated with traveling to new places and trying new things can unexpectedly add up. Before you know it, you could find yourself spending more than you expected. Making smart money […]
Advice for First-Time Healthcare Travelers
You completed your application, nailed your hospital interview, and signed your first travel nurse contract. Welcome to the world of healthcare travel! As you start preparing for your orientation, you need to start thinking about what you will bring on the assignment with you. It might feel overwhelming to think about everything you’ll need to […]
Questions to Ask During Your Hospital Interview
If you’ve taken assignments as a healthcare traveler, you already know which questions to expect during your hospital interview. But, what information do you want from the hospital before taking an assignment? The interview for a traveler goes both ways – you are deciding if this assignment fits your personal and professional goals while hospital […]