How does travel nursing work?

xos4eva · Jul 21, 2009

it varies from person to person. When I was doing traveling, my homebase was my mom's house. I would leave any important things there and between assignments that is where I would stay and then when I was ready to go I would take stuff down to the basement and then just move on to the next place.

blondnursey · Jul 22, 2009

i have my own home in ohio & return there in between jobs.

if you dont have a home base you lose out on your taxes.

mackash2 · Jul 28, 2009

How does the licensing part of travel nursing work in regards to different states? Do have to take a test for each state that you would want to work in?

nursemichelle80, BSN, RN · Jul 29, 2009

How does the licensing part of travel nursing work in regards to different states? Do have to take a test for each state that you would want to work in?

You shouldn't have to take the NCLEX at all...you should be able to get your license by "endorsement". I am currently working to get my California license endorsed to FL. The process is fairly easy but costly. Your travel company should help you get this done AND cover the cost. You should not pay anything out of pocket for this.

I traveled for a year. I originally took a traveling assignment because I wanted to move to Los Angeles to be closer to my boyfriend. This was the best and easiest option because I didn't have to spend time driving 120 miles to and from L.A. to interview, etc. All I had to do was find housing ( I did NOT want them just "placing" me in housing, who knows where in L.A I would have ended up!!!). Once I found housing I stayed there for 9 months and just kept renewing my contract at L.A. County (General Hospital). I finally grew tired of Los Angeles and moved to Chino Hills...but ended up commuting back to L.A.

I now work 4.7 miles from home. I love it and I am in a permanent position. With the economy the way it is, hospitals are getting rid of a lot of travel nurses. :bluecry1:

Good luck!!