Such a thing as a "travel" cna?

[northmississippi]

I've always heard of someone being a travel nurse, I assume they are always an RN,,,is there such a thing as a travel cna?

thanks.

[caliotter3]

Have not seen it, probably because there is an abundant source of local employees.

[caroladybelle, BSN, RN]

Not to my knowledge, though I have seen some travel LPNs, but even those were few and far between.

Given the excessive cost for handling traveling personnel, I would think that it would be difficult to make CNA travel lucrative.

[Virgo_RN, BSN, RN]

I've known CNAs to do agency work, but it's usually local/regional, and for shift fill-in, not extended assignments.

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

I have heard of it. I was even shocked when I was offered a travel postion as an aide. I turned it down due to starting nursing school. They were willing to pay for the apt. And all other expenses.

[gigi01]

never heard of a travel CNA

[EwwThat'sNasty]

Sure, figure out where you want to go. Write the Board there and see if you can be licensed there and then "travel."

Find an apartment, find a job as a CNA (they are worked so hard that there are always jobs, albeit many at uh, less than desirable places) and when you want to leave, repeat the above and give proper notice.

The above was said without any cynicism.

The idea of a "travel CNA" really does not exist because the per hour rate is too low for an agency to take enough of a cut in the nurse's pay, so it is very unlikely that you will find an agency to locate jobs for you.

Go travel, the world is your oyster! Bon voyage.

[husker_rn, RN]

Yes I have worked with hospital CNAs who had travel contracts...one had a contract in Hawaii. Unfortunately I cannot remember the company's name.