Returning to (travel) nursing after being overseas for 8 years?

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So i've been abroad for 8 years, and now I've have decided to come back to the US and start nursing again, travel nursing to be precise. I remember getting a job was pretty much just a phone call away, most of the time agencies contacting me with a gig - that being due to the shortage at the time. How would it be now? - especially that i've been away for quite some time. How smooth would the hiring process go (for a RN)? What is the prospect of landing a job while still overseas and basically just flying in to immediately start working?

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Most hospitals are going to want recent experience. Have you been working as a nurse?

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Most hospitals are going to want recent experience. Have you been working as a nurse?

Not for the past year

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If you have worked one out of the last two you should be OK but you may be turned down still by some managers.

You will need a week in the US before starting an assignment if for no other reason than time required for a drug screen. Call some agencies and see what they say. You have a good license or two?

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Specializes in ICU.

the most important question...what is your specialty?

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If you have worked one out of the last two you should be OK but you may be turned down still by some managers. You will need a week in the US before starting an assignment if for no other reason than time required for a drug screen. Call some agencies and see what they say. You have a good license or two?

Yes, CA issued RN

the most important question...what is your specialty?

Urology

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Specializes in ICU.

Urology as in Med surg market is not good. L&D and Cath Lab are high demand and high paid.

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