is it too late to get into travel nursing when you're over 40?

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Hi, want to wait til I get the kiddie off to college before trying out travel nursing? Is this a good idea? Will I be as marketable then? Will it be harder in any way you can think of?

Thanks!

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Originally posted by adireen:

Hi, want to wait til I get the kiddie off to college before trying out travel nursing? Is this a good idea? Will I be as marketable then? Will it be harder in any way you can think of?

Thanks!

I say go for it, it's never too late for anything. I've been traveling for a year, and have met many travel nurses, both young and old. If anything, you will be more marketable with your age and I'm assuming experience. I recommend MedStaff, call 1-800-732-9992 ext.244 ask for Michael Graham, please tell him Amy Lockwood referred you, you won't be disappointed, good luck.
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My youngest graduates from high school im May. I have 25+ years in all aspects of nursing. I need info on how to start traveling. How do you find a decent agency. Which ones are the best? What about pay, bonus, benefits etc. Can anyone help me out? I have done some research and have a list of about 50 or so travel agencies for nurses. Where do I start? lakeRN

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Originally posted by lakeRN:

My youngest graduates from high school im May. I have 25+ years in all aspects of nursing. I need info on how to start traveling. How do you find a decent agency. Which ones are the best? What about pay, bonus, benefits etc. Can anyone help me out? I have done some research and have a list of about 50 or so travel agencies for nurses. Where do I start? lakeRN

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Originally posted by lakeRN:

My youngest graduates from high school im May. I have 25+ years in all aspects of nursing. I need info on how to start traveling. How do you find a decent agency. Which ones are the best? What about pay, bonus, benefits etc. Can anyone help me out? I have done some research and have a list of about 50 or so travel agencies for nurses. Where do I start? lakeRN

Let me assure you that you have just begun your journey in Travel Nursing. There is indeed lots of information to sort through. I began my "traveller" experiences last year. Not knowing which Travel Agency to enlist with or "which way to go" can be overwhelming. Fortunately, I am working in Maryland and have been given the wonderful opportunity of sharing my experiences and information as a Recruiter, and also continuing my experience as a "traveller". If you would like to know more, please email me. It's my belief that "nurses can help nurses". Hope to hear from you soon. Best of luck. ([email protected])

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Doug, Please email me [email protected]

I need advice

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I, too, have decided to give traveling nursing a whirl. I found a great bulletin board for traveling nurses at delphi.com/travelnurses I have learned so much from reading the posts. I'm planning to go June, 2001. Good Luck and HAPPY TRAVELING!

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It is never to old to do anything in life whether it be starting a new education, a new hobby, marriage. I'm over 50 and I am on my first travel assignment. :yeah:

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I am so happy to see that there are many "over-40s" traveling. I am 47 and just got the "baby" off to college. I am planning to start travel nursing in May. I have waited so long for this, and this travel forum has been very helpful . Thanks to all the travelers who share!

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You will really enjoy travel nursing!!! I have worked with several travel agencys! I am currently working with one that is located in California and completeing an assignment in Arizona and I love it!!! The agency is called Camillus Staffing :)

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