TheBrazenBee66

I am critical care nurse working in a MICU in Virginia, currently with one year of experience. Since I started nursing school, my plan has been to travel at some point once I've built up enough experience, with an estimate being at least two years of ICU experience before I start. Initially I was planning to get my BSN online as soon as I graduated, however my career aspirations have shifted some and I'm in the process of figuring out whether I want to pursue nursing as a career or just stay with it for the next 5 years or so. This shift in aspirations has made me question whether it is worth it to spend $12k on a RN-BSN program just so that I can travel. My question is, could I expect to be competitive in finding travel contracts if I just have an ADN? If I do go this route, I intend to obtain my CCRN and FCCS before I start traveling, would these two certifications on their own be enough to secure me travel contracts where I want to go? Is it worth it to speak to recruiters with these concerns, or are they just going to tell me what I want to hear?