Hey Everyone, I’ve been a nurse for about a year and six months working in the intensive care unit . I’ve decided in the new year to begin travel nursing, I put in my resignation about a week ago , and the offer I’ve been given has made me have second thoughts. My main reason for traveling is most definitely the money, as well as the opportunity to see new places. My base rate is in the 20-25/hour range. I work in a small hospital so the overall patient acuity is low .
After my resignation, I was given an offer that would raise my hourly pay up significantly, turning weekly pay to about $2700 take home. There are some stipulations as my benefits will be removed, but the offer is amazing. This offer is given in 12-week increments, and can be terminated once the contract ends. They call it an internal agency.
I need an outside opinion. Would you take this offer given by my hospital or follow the plan and become a travel nurse?
