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Salina
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How often will I be asked to relocate as a travel nurse? What will be the duration of each move?
I'm interested in becoming a RN first, then gaining enough experience to become a travel nurse. I wanted to know how often I would actually move as a real travel nurse.
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Doc Frick
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Salina travel nurses are not assigned, you select your destinations by considering various factors like personal preferences, location specifics, financial incentives, and the potential for professional growth. You can choose to work with travel nurse recruiter who can help identify available assignments based on your priorities. Pay rates, housing stipends, and the overall cost of living in a particular location are important factors. Some travel nurses may choose assignments based on the reputation of the hospital and the quality of patient care.
Factors like the length of the contract, shift schedules, and benefits packages may also influence your decisions. One of the best aspects of being a travel nurse 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.
TRAVEL
Most travel nursing assignments are around 13-14 weeks long, so as the travel nurse, you sign a contract with a travel nursing agency to work that length of time at a designated facility. This is also a great time to consider places from your personal travel bucket list. Think about where you have always wanted to explore and talk to your recruiter about making that dream a reality on assignment. If you're looking for beautiful sandy beaches, tons of outdoor activities, and an island-life vibe, then consider Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu has a lot to offer, ranging from Waikiki Beach to Pearl Harbour Museum. Many of the nearby islands have tons of tourist attractions and adventure activities to do as well.
SALARY
The average Travel Nurse makes more than a permanent RN with an average salary of $88,000 a year. During high demand, some Travel Nurses can earn as much as $8,000 per week or more. With the average pay in mind, a traveling nurse could earn between $33,000 to over $63,000 for a 13-week assignment. The exact amount of money a nurse makes varies by location, their experience level, any specializations they have, and the duration of their job. Nursing specialists, such as ICU or cardiac nurses, qualify for even higher compensation.
FLEXIBILITY
Travel nursing also offers an opportunity for career development. As a travel nurse, you’ll work at a wide range of different healthcare facilities from small rural facilities to large urban trauma centers. As a result, you can be exposed to a much broader set of working conditions than you would if you worked at one facility for a long period of time. You’ll be trained on different electronic medical record systems and gain experience with different types of equipment. It’s also possible that you’ll work with different patient populations. All of this will broaden your nursing skill set.
Hope this was helpful Salina
Factors like the length of the contract, shift schedules, and benefits packages may also influence your decisions. One of the best aspects of being a travel nurse 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.
TRAVEL
Most travel nursing assignments are around 13-14 weeks long, so as the travel nurse, you sign a contract with a travel nursing agency to work that length of time at a designated facility. This is also a great time to consider places from your personal travel bucket list. Think about where you have always wanted to explore and talk to your recruiter about making that dream a reality on assignment. If you're looking for beautiful sandy beaches, tons of outdoor activities, and an island-life vibe, then consider Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu has a lot to offer, ranging from Waikiki Beach to Pearl Harbour Museum. Many of the nearby islands have tons of tourist attractions and adventure activities to do as well.
SALARY
The average Travel Nurse makes more than a permanent RN with an average salary of $88,000 a year. During high demand, some Travel Nurses can earn as much as $8,000 per week or more. With the average pay in mind, a traveling nurse could earn between $33,000 to over $63,000 for a 13-week assignment. The exact amount of money a nurse makes varies by location, their experience level, any specializations they have, and the duration of their job. Nursing specialists, such as ICU or cardiac nurses, qualify for even higher compensation.
FLEXIBILITY
Travel nursing also offers an opportunity for career development. As a travel nurse, you’ll work at a wide range of different healthcare facilities from small rural facilities to large urban trauma centers. As a result, you can be exposed to a much broader set of working conditions than you would if you worked at one facility for a long period of time. You’ll be trained on different electronic medical record systems and gain experience with different types of equipment. It’s also possible that you’ll work with different patient populations. All of this will broaden your nursing skill set.
Hope this was helpful Salina
Thank you!
Salina
Susana Abena Appiah
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Susana Abena’s Answer
Hello Selina,
As a travel nurse, the frequency and duration of your moves can vary depending on a few factors:
Frequency of Relocation: Typically, 13-week contracts: Travel nurses usually sign contracts that last 13 weeks, though some contracts can be shorter (like 8 weeks) or longer (up to 26 weeks). You may move between assignments after completing each contract.
Relocation Frequency: Travel nurses generally relocate once every 3 months, but the exact frequency will depend on the availability of assignments, your preferences, and where you want to work.
Duration of Each Move:
Standard assignment length: The standard duration for a travel nursing assignment is 13 weeks. However, some facilities may extend your contract if they need you for longer, or if both you and the facility are happy with the arrangement.
Potential extensions: If you're working in a place you enjoy, it’s often possible to extend your contract, meaning you might stay for a second or third round of 13-week terms.
You’ll have flexibility in choosing assignments based on your preferences for location, specialty, and the type of healthcare facility. The best part is that if you enjoy a location, you can sometimes stay for additional contracts.
As a travel nurse, the frequency and duration of your moves can vary depending on a few factors:
Frequency of Relocation: Typically, 13-week contracts: Travel nurses usually sign contracts that last 13 weeks, though some contracts can be shorter (like 8 weeks) or longer (up to 26 weeks). You may move between assignments after completing each contract.
Relocation Frequency: Travel nurses generally relocate once every 3 months, but the exact frequency will depend on the availability of assignments, your preferences, and where you want to work.
Duration of Each Move:
Standard assignment length: The standard duration for a travel nursing assignment is 13 weeks. However, some facilities may extend your contract if they need you for longer, or if both you and the facility are happy with the arrangement.
Potential extensions: If you're working in a place you enjoy, it’s often possible to extend your contract, meaning you might stay for a second or third round of 13-week terms.
You’ll have flexibility in choosing assignments based on your preferences for location, specialty, and the type of healthcare facility. The best part is that if you enjoy a location, you can sometimes stay for additional contracts.
This was super helpful, thank you!
Salina
All thanks be to GOD for His wisdom.
Susana Abena Appiah