Travel Nurse Practitioner Jobs

[emmylou781]

I am currently half way through my FNP program and only have 1 year left. I have never worked outside of my hometown and during a recent vacation, started to think how nice it might be to temporarily work somewhere else, while maintaining my home base. So, I was wondering what people have experienced regarding travel nurse practitioner work? Have the assignments been back breaking? What is the pay like? Are the locations desirable? Length of assignments? Basically, any and all information would be appreciated! Also, is it unrealistic to try to do travel NP work as a new grad? Thanks!

[csummers162000]

is there an agency that does mostly government assignments? I am interested in working in the VA system.

[travelNP]

yes but jobs are usually slim in this area, and credentialing takes a while.

[aprnKate]

@NPSkywalker,

I had about 10 months of NP experience before I started traveling. I think it depends on your comfort level and the job you choose for traveling. Gotta find something that fits you well; its gotta be a match for both parties. I was careful not to bite of more than I can chew.

[aprnKate]

@emtneel,

about 3 years ago, I saw your post about traveling NP and you only had 3 months of experience, at that time i was fed up with my perm job at the time. After reading your post that you only had 3 months, I said to myself "heck, I have 10 months of experience, emtneel seemed to do fine, I'll be okay as well." and that's when I made the decision to become one for a while. Now I found a good perm job through my travels and will be sticking there for a while.

[WKShadowNP, DNP, APRN]

Recruiters love to send me locums offerings. If I Could, I'd consider the chance to travel and work with such a variety.

Good luck. Have fun.

[pocovan, MSN, RN, NP]

What NP staffing agencies would any of you travelers recommend? Which ones should I avoid?

Any tips you have are greatly appreciated!