SugarNIC_81

Thanks Joanna73.

I have toyed around with the idea of traveling for 3 years or so. I have many reasons, none serious, as to why I haven't taken the leap into travel nursing. The most troubling reason now is the fact that I have a really laid back job. My coworkers work as a team and the bosses are pretty ok. My job is very flexible, laid back, and completely autonomous. However, I rarely use my clinical skills as my job is more in the education\community health realm. I miss using my clinical skills, working 3 days a week, and the feeling of being at the bedside. Then again, I don't want to be a fool. I also plan to do a lot of mission trips and know that I can work that into my schedule easier than working a 9-5 M-F job. I would like to know how many of you left a great job to travel and why you chose to do so? What made you take the plunge? Any regrets? Do you wonder about what you will do when you decide to stop traveling? My passion in life is travel, learning new cultures, and meeting new people. I hate to look back on my career and feel that I should have tried travel nursing. Thanks in advance and God bless.

It's good to see all the responses in this thread. I am a 30 year old AA female who has toyed with the idea of travel nursing for 3 years now. I always let fear of lonliness, missing my family, and other things keep me here. How did you all take the plunge? Also are there any AA NICU nurses out there? If so, where did you have the most fun? Which hospital did you like and or hate? Thanks and God bless.