For those experienced travel nurses out there???????

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Hello to those well traveled nurses out there! I have a few questions for you!

*Why do you do it?

Based on my research it seems that the money isn't as good as it once was, you never know what you are going to get. I understand that this can be exciting...which I am all for. But isn't it scary at the same time? The economy is not exactly great. You may have awful working conditions and may fear putting your license at risk. I am scared that if I leave my current job, I might hate travel nursing and may not be employed. But I still have this desire to try it out! Am I crazy? geeeeeezzz!

Why not work for a great hospital? Some of you RNs out there have lots and lots of experience which could land you a job at a magnet hospital and other awesome facilities.

Thank you in advance for your answers.

Specializes in Paramedic,ER, House Supervisor, OR, CVOR.

RED FLAG to the IRS. To qualify for "housing subsidy, non income tax pay" you have to meet three criteria. I won't type them here, but the travel agency will have a paper for you to sign indicating you meet all (or at least two of those). If you are moving to an area, you are not taking a travel assignment and all money paid to you will be considered income and you will pay income tax on it all. Do you want a huge tax bill at the end of the year??? Please speak with a Tax Professional before accepting a contract giving you "Tax free money". There has been much posted on this site recently. Do not assume that the person working for the Agency knows the law and mindset of the IRS. Sometimes even experienced Tax preparers are unable to understand the rules. One said, "you can deduct almost anything, until the IRS decided that you can't. Then you have to pay back what you deducted with penalties and interest on top." Make sure it's worth it before attempting.

This is information from my own personal experience and from reading various posts and my interpretation of such. I am not a paid tax professional, I am a NURSE. I enjoy my life as a Travel Nurse and hope to continue helping people in as many places as I can.

Rod

I am moving to Dallas/Ft.Worth from Seattle this summer. I want to do travel nursing for better pay and love the idea of just taking care of patient without drama of staff issues. I want the housing $$$. Do I not tell them that I am actually moving permanently...or keep that quiet? I already have an apartment complex in mind that I want to live in...will they just give me housing $$$... or do I have to live in the "furnished apartment" they provide?

And who do you Like for Travel Companies? Appreciate it?

Becky

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