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Nov 01, 2006 10:20 PM

New Grad interested in travel down the road, advice needed.

by crace

So I finally did it, I graduated, landed my first big-girl job, but a dream of mine has always been to travel. How more blessed could I get that my career offers this type of nursing. I am starting off on a tele unit at an urban hospital. I am very interested in traveling perhaps even internationally. I was just wondering if anyone could give me some tips, perhaps when is a good time to start a traveling career, and if anyone knows about travel nursing in places internationally and if commintments are different with international travel jobs.


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from Sylvia321
Old Nov 02, 2006, 10:35 AM

Default Re: New Grad interested in travel down the road, advice needed.
Most hospitals won't even look at your profile unless you have 1-2 years experience in your speciality. Tele RNs are needed in most places, be prepared to float to M/S.

As a traveler you need to be able to hit the floor running, I've been on assignments where my orientation consisted of; here is the nurses station, the supplies are over there, and the rooms are from point A to point Z, have a good shift......

I've heard horror stories from other travelers, I've had a few bod contracts, but for the most part, the places I've been and those I've worked with have been really great. I wouldn't trade traveling for anything.

Congrats on graduating! Advice that was given to me was, in addition to practicing nursing standards, know your Nurse Practice Act and your Policies & Procedures, they will protect you. Good luck.
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