Advice About Being a Travel Nurse

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I graduate in December with my ADN/RN. I would really like to work for two years since that's what most agencies require and then start traveling. I have heard a lot of nightmare stories about agencies not treating people right. What are some good agencies to contract through for traveling? What agencies should I avoid? For those of you who have been a travel nurse did you like it? I have pets will they work with me in getting a place to rent with dogs? What are the benefits of being a travel nurse? What are some negatives? Any advice to do with travel nursing is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Dude, you haven't even graduated yet. Baby steps.

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Specializes in ICU / PCU / Telemetry / Oncology.

... that, and you'll likely need a BSN ... :p

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Specializes in Family Practice, Mental Health.

Edited for failure to read the whole paragraph. Nvmd. lol

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You are so right this is a assignment our teacher gave us! I am just so happy to almost be graduating! I know I really wanna travel so was just curious in people's perspectives! Any advice on taking the NCLEX :) we can start with baby steps!

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Thanks yea that is what I have found too plan to work at least two years because I also wanna get my BSN!;)

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Specializes in OB.

Just to let you know - I've been traveling for 18 yrs. with an ADN. The issue has never come up, even at hospitals encouraging/requiring BSN for their staff.

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Just to let you know - I've been traveling for 18 yrs. with an ADN. The issue has never come up, even at hospitals encouraging/requiring BSN for their staff.

That's good to know thank you! Do you recommend a company to travel with? Any advice on being a travel nurse?

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