These assignments typically last for a few weeks to several months, depending on the needs of the healthcare facility and the agreement between the nurse and the staffing agency.
Travel nursing offers nurses the opportunity to explore different parts of the country or even internationally while gaining valuable experience in different clinical settings.
It is particularly popular among nurses who enjoy adventure, flexibility, and the ability to experience new cultures and environments.
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Here are some key aspects of travel nursing:
Temporary Assignments
Travel nurses are hired on a contract basis to fill temporary staffing needs at healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centers. These assignments can range from short-term contracts to longer assignments lasting several months.
Flexibility
Travel nursing offers nurses the flexibility to choose their assignments based on their preferences for location, duration, and type of healthcare facility. Nurses can select assignments in urban or rural areas, coastal regions, mountainous areas, or even internationally.
Competitive Compensation
Travel nurses typically receive higher pay rates compared to permanent staff nurses, as they often work in areas with high demand for healthcare professionals. In addition to base pay, travel nurses may receive housing stipends, travel reimbursements, health benefits, and bonuses.
Professional Growth
Travel nursing allows nurses to gain experience in different clinical settings, enhance their skills, and expand their professional network. Working in diverse environments enables nurses to develop adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and cultural competence.
Supportive Infrastructure
Travel nurses are often employed through staffing agencies that specialize in placing healthcare professionals in temporary positions. These agencies handle the logistics of travel, accommodation, licensing, and credentialing, making the transition to a new assignment smoother for the nurse.
Licensing and Certification
Travel nurses must maintain active RN licensure in the state or country where they plan to work. Some states participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows nurses to practice across state lines with a single multistate license. Additionally, certain specialty certifications may be required depending on the assignment.
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Whether it’s frontline professionals or leadership roles like nurse managers and hospital executives, we provide short-term, long-term, and permanent placements across Canada, the USA and Middle East.
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