Travel nursing -- is it dead?

I agree with you 100%.

I have been traveling for almost five years. I did not get into traveling for the supposed "big bucks." I became a traveler for the following reasons:

1. Too many nurses where I live- very few local jobs available.

2. I hate work place politics and do not like being under the thumb and at the mercy of an employer.

3. I do not like the boredom, tedium and frustration that comes w/ being a reg employee. I enjoy variety, and want to avoid burn-out!

4. The experience- traveling has helped me to grow tremendously as a nurse and as a person.

I have now traveled longer than I've ever stayed at a regular job.

Travel contracts don't come my way at near the speed or volume that they did prior to the economic downturn- and agencies and facilities are now asking for more nursing experience in general, and they want experienced travelers- but there are still enough opportunities coming my way, (knock wood).

Imo, if facilities treated their regular staff well, there would be very little need for travelers. But, I don't see employers getting a clue any time soon.

Travel Nursing Dead?

Nope, it's alive and well. Some of the wages are down a little. Benefits maybe but it's still awesome to travel.

Enjoying sunny San Diego while my home in Atlanta is flooded. It's rained here once in 4 months, no SPRINKLED for about 15 minutes. Great weather.

what do you exspect from corporate america. You know what happens if you fight the wrong fight i.e. "pick the wrong battle" ....you lose Nurses are a number and are exspendable at any cost to the institution.