Already make $42/hr. Is travel nursing worth it?

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Hey guys,

I want to take my family on an adventure via travel nursing. We really want to see the country and show our kids how great our nation is as well as have an adventure while the kids are young.

The dilemma: I make $42/hr as a float pool RN mainly working in the ER at a busy urban hospital in Florida. Plenty of opportunities for OT. My main worry is that I won't make as much or make just the same as I make now. What can I expect as a traveler pay-wise?

I've done a lot of reading and it all seems comparable to my pay now. Of course it will be exciting to travel but I worry it won't be financially feasible to leave my current job. What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance.

I make 42.00/hr in Tampa Florida on days. I work in Pacu.

Specializes in ICU.
I make 42.00/hr in Tampa Florida on days. I work in Pacu.

are you in need of quality insurance? if so I would stay at my job. the extra money can easily fly out your pocket due to health care cost, trust me.

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