Cdn nurse wanting to travel 1-2 years

[dayshiftnurse]

Hi, I know this is more of a "Travel Nursing" topic, but I haven't posted in a while and just wanted to ask specifically Cdn nurses (passed NCLEX), how to get started in travel nursing.  What agencies are best, most reliable, and also well paid.  If I go, I will be travelling with 2 children and so need more of a permanent situation as opposed to just 6-13 week contracts.  I can only really consider the state of Florida because I would need family back-up and that is the only state I have family.

Also I have 2 specialties - ICU and dialysis - I have heard ICU nsg is very well paid, but wondering if the hours may be too grueling with 2 children to work around.  I have seen some dialysis contracts that have better hours but the pay is not as high.  Trying to find the best work-life balance to travel and keep children safe and looked after.  Was wondering for any other "mothers" who have travelled this way, have you had to look for a sitter/nanny ahead of time and if so was it hard to find people.  Also wondering if the agency offers accomodation can you get more of a typical apartment as opposed to a hotel room...can you possibly pay a little more towards the accomodation bonus to get a more family-friendly place to live....a motel with 2 beds wouldn't work well for us.

Any suggestions offered would be very, very, appreciated.  If we go into lockdown again, I will likely make the decision to travel, partly so my kids can still stay in school  and so I'm just trying plan ahead as much as possible.