Becoming a Traveling Nurse

rrtdave · Sep 15, 2016

As a past traveling respiratory therapist for 8 years, let's take a look at getting you some traveler info. This magazine is free: Healthcare Traveler Home Page | Healthcare Traveler good tips and information. Usually travel companies want nurses, RT's, etc. with a minimum of two years experience. If you have your experience down, you can start applying to several companies or call, e-mail inquiries and see what they offer. Most are similar: up to $1,000 per diem which is: money in your pocket to find your own housing or the company keeps the money and finds you housing. Personally, as I travelled in Minnesota , Iowa, Colorado and Montana; I preferred the company to find me housing: didn't have to locate something, get utilities turned on, etc.. In addition, you'll get an hourly wage. Keep track of mileage as this is tax deductible. Aureaus in Omaha is a pretty good company to work for on a travel assignment. Clubstaffing is another. Check out the ads in the magazine. Ask for more help, David MSRT, RRT-NPS

Trauma Columnist · Sep 15, 2016

Moved to travel nursing.

NedRN · Sep 15, 2016

For a different take on Aureus, they treat allied travelers well - they started in radiology staffing. However the travel nurse division is very separate culturally and I cannot name a worse agency for nurse travelers, especially new ones.