Tired of working in the same place with the same people and treating the same types of patients day after day? Or maybe you’re just starting out in nursing and want to explore your options? You might find that becoming a travel nurse is a great solution to shaking up or kick-starting a career.
Travel nurse jobs allow you to choose your assignments and deliver care to facilities facing staffing shortages in communities that are in dire need of healthcare services. Take a look at all the available travel nursing jobs on IntelyCare and apply today, or explore related opportunities like contract nursing jobs and temporary nursing jobs. You can also search by your license type:
Enjoy Greater Flexibility in Travel Nursing
One of the main benefits of traveling nurse jobs is — as the name implies — that you get to travel to different parts of the country. If you’re currently in a suburban area and always wanted to experience big city life, you can do that. Conversely, if the hectic pace of living and working in a metropolitan area is wearing you out, explore opportunities in more rural areas. Not only do traveling nursing jobs benefit you professionally, but they also allow you to check out a new city or neighborhood before you commit to settling down there for an extended period of time. Learn about your options for housing as a travel nurse.
Earn Good Money as a Travel Nurse
If you work in full-time jobs or part-time jobs, your salary likely adheres to the current rate of pay in your particular specialty. But as you might expect, your travel nurse salary is often higher because of the increased demand for your services.
For example, the average hourly pay for a nurse practitioner is $61.78; the average hourly pay for an RN is $45.42; the average hourly pay for an LPN/LVN is $29.23; and the average hourly pay for a nursing assistant is $19.02. The following states tend to pay well for all levels of nursing professionals:
But check out a few travel nurse job ads on IntelyCare, and you may see that your potential pay is more — sometimes much more — than the national averages.
Expand Your Skills With Travel Nursing
Every travel nursing job you accept is an opportunity to grow your skills by experiencing new processes, procedures, and techniques. Learning different ways of doing things can make you more adaptable in the field. For example, an intake process that works well in one facility may not work well in another. You may work with a more diverse population than you’re used to, which can help strengthen your cultural competence. Additionally, you may gain experience using new tools and equipment.
This kind of knowledge is extremely valuable — and employers know it. Adding your assignments with travel nurse agencies to your nursing resume and cover letter can benefit you greatly when you start a job search. And don’t forget that you can pull from your experiences to help you craft standout answers to common travel nurse interview questions.
You may even decide to work in a specialty area of nursing that prompts you to earn relevant certifications. For example, if you take a job in an emergency department, you might decide to complete the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and go on to become a trauma-certified registered nurse (TCRN).
Find Travel Nurse Jobs That Work for You
Ready to hit the road? Search for travel nursing jobs right now on IntelyCare and find ones that match your interests. If you'd like other options, learn how we can send you tailored nursing jobs in your location and specialty area.