[adriadawn]

Which area/arena/specialty of Nursing is most needed in the Travel Nurse or Agency Nursing Industry? Is L/D or PP needed often? What is most needed?
I was thinking of doing travel nursing sometime but I need to know what specialty or experience is needed to do so.

Thanks
Adria

[Nemhain]

From what I hear L&D and PP are the least needed in Travel Agencies. Although, there are a few openings once in a blue moon. Only one of the 5 hospitals in my area (the Northeast) has hired 1 L&D travel nurse in the last 10 years. Med/Surg is the way to go if you want to be a travel nurse. You'll definitely have your choice of places.

Usually a Travel Agency will take anyone who has had at least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing. I've also seen then take nurse with as little as 10 mos.

Good Luck.

[Wgbem]

Originally Posted by Nemhain

From what I hear L&D and PP are the least needed in Travel Agencies. Although, there are a few openings once in a blue moon. Only one of the 5 hospitals in my area (the Northeast) has hired 1 L&D travel nurse in the last 10 years. Med/Surg is the way to go if you want to be a travel nurse. You'll definitely have your choice of places.

Usually a Travel Agency will take anyone who has had at least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing. I've also seen then take nurse with as little as 10 mos.

Good Luck.

Is it possible to take a traveling job in your local city? Will you still be entitled to the same perks as those who travel elsewhere?

[suzanne4]

Most agencies, as well as even the hospital, require that the nurse's legal residence be at least 75 miles away to get the housing deduction. The biggest perk with travel is the housing allowance.

You can also get very good per diem contracts in your local area.

I wouldn't worry about whcih specialty to pick, but rather which one do you love the most. The other thing with agency or travel nursing is to be able to be very flexible.

Good luck.........................

[Tweety]

Most of the travelers we're using this season are in the progressive cardiac unit and critical care. New grads have snatched up most of the other positions (thankfully!).

Good luck!