Travel Nurse

By: Abd. Aziz

 Definition
A travel nurse is a nurse who is hired to work in a specific location for
a limited amount of time. Travel nurses typically work 13 week periods
in one area, and move around the country depending on where they
are needed. Because the demand for nurses is so high, there are often
shortages in certain areas, and a traveling nursing will be hired to come
in and work in a specific position for a short amount of time.
Travel Nurses are able to choose between several jobs in a variety of
areas lasting for different lengths of time. This allows traveling nurses
the freedom to choose where and when they work. The freedom to
choose where and when you work is a great benefit that allows travel
nurses the ability to take time off when they want and not be stuck at
the same job day after day.
The major benefit of travel nursing is that you get to choose where you
live and work. If you are tired of your current location or want to get
away from cold weather for the winter, you have the ability to find a
job in a different location and move for a short period of time.
 Job Description
Job Duties for Traveling Nurses: Traveling nurses have a wide
array of duties to perform, such as administering medication
and preparing nutritionally-specific meals. Many nurses who
travel to different locations also teach family members and
caretakers about proper patient and medical care. Additional
responsibilities for traveling nurses might include follow-up
procedures after surgery or administering physical therapy.
Traveling Nurse Responsibilities: Caring for patients who
cannot leave their homes, traveling nurses administer medical
care and monitor patients' needs. Some school districts employ
traveling nurses as a cost-cutting measure to administer
medication to specific students. A traveling nurse can work
independently, or for a health services organization.
How to became one/ qualifications
required
Clinical experience
Travel company and recruiter
State licensure
Flexibility/open mind
References, skills checklist and more.
 Salary?
For instance, in Arizona you tend to make a higher
base pay somewhere in the realm of $23-$24/hr
but your housing stipend is only $1000/month.
In California, your base pay may be $18-$20/hr but
your housing stipend may be $2000/month for
example, depending on facility, and you get
overtime pay for anything over eight hours. If you
are strategic enough you can take advantage of
each financial situation with each contract.