FAQs

How does travel nursing work?

Due to nurse shortages, healthcare facilities and hospitals rely on travel nursing agencies to help bridge staffing gaps with qualified, experienced clinicians. Nurse contracts are legal and binding, with assignment periods typically for 13 weeks but can be shorter/longer depending on the hiring facility’s need.

How long can a travel nurse stay in one place?

Assignments are typically around 13 weeks but can vary from eight weeks up to one year in some cases. Although rare, the hiring facility can opt to end a contract early if there is no longer a need, however a nurse contract is a legally binding document and must be fully adhered to until the contract's end date.

How long does it take to become a travel nurse?

After the agency application has been processed, many travel nursing companies immediately present the traveler to hospitals. Some nurses have started working one week after submitting their initial application, while others have waited a few months before leaving their permanent position to begin a travel lifestyle.

How can I become a travel nurse?

To become a travel nurse, all clinicians must (1) have a high school diploma or GED, (2) be a registered nurse (RN), (3) hold a valid nursing license, (4) provide proof for their right to work in the U.S., and (5) possess all required certifications for their nursing specialty.

What does a travel nurse do?

Travel nurses fill gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across the country for specific periods of time. These staffing needs may be due to a shortage of registered nurses for a variety of reasons such as an unexpected leave of absence, seasonal population fluctuations or for planned absences, such as maternity leave.

Where are travel nursing jobs located?

When you work with the top travel nursing companies, you'll have access to assignments across all 50 states and in a wide range of healthcare facilities. Our partners have access to the widest selection of travel nursing jobs, including some of the nation’s top hospitals and healthcare facilities.