Peds Travelers/ general traveling advice?

[NurseKatelyn]

Hello All!

I am starting to seriously consider travel nursing and I would love to pick people's brains (especially peds travelers). I am a new grad who was hired into a very busy peds med surg unit. I am coming up on my one year mark and I would like to start getting a clearer picture of what traveling could look like SO

- What do you wish you had known before traveling?

- What are things I should make sure to negotiate in a contract?

- What tips/tricks do you have for moving around and finding housing?

- What does your social life look like for those of you who travel alone?

- Any experience/tips/tricks for traveling with a dog?

- Thoughts on waiting a full 2 years vs starting traveling after 1.5 years of experience?

- Any agency recommendations or bad experiences?

For Peds travelers in particular:

-Which agencies do you find have the best availability for peds?

-How much orientation do you usually get?

-What kind of assignments do you usually get?

If there is absolutely anything at all that you think would be helpful, please share your thoughts. Thanks in advance!