What is the most pay you have brought home in a 2week period traveling?

suzanne4, RN · Nov 16, 2005

There are so many things that go into money that you bring home, such as location, agency, time of year, etc.

Do not base your wants or needs on what someone else can do. There are nurses who will work seven 12 hour shifts per week, base it what you are planning on working, and what is available to you.

pearldora · Nov 28, 2005

Also, keep in mind the tax home advantage offered by the IRS. There are some tax savings if you maintain a permanent residence that is at least 50 miles away from your assignment. Of course, you only qualify for this if assignments are for less than a tax year...

mytoon38 · Dec 11, 2005

Hi Psych 1,

The most I have made is what I am getting now and that is 1,131/week. This is after taxes and the company pays for my 2 bdrm apt, and all my utilities. I think this is pretty good, but I know others that make more, but I am on a Psych unit and it is extremely easy work!

WyndDrivenRain, BSN, RN · Dec 13, 2005

Hi Psych 1,
The most I have made is what I am getting now and that is 1,131/week. This is after taxes and the company pays for my 2 bdrm apt, and all my utilities. I think this is pretty good, but I know others that make more, but I am on a Psych unit and it is extremely easy work!

I'm looking for a psych travel assignment.I have been offered several but am being picky..lol. May I ask where this assignment is?

I have been doing Chemical dependency which I have enjoyed very much.

Sue

live4today, RN · Dec 13, 2005

Pay varies based on assignment, benefits offered, specialty, shifts worked, etc.........pretty much like working a job except you are on contract instead. I've been a travel nurse before, and all my assignments varied as far as pay and benefits. I was satisfied with what I made, so it is a way to make a good living, especially if you are single (as I am). :)

Nemhain · Dec 14, 2005

My friend is a travel OR nurse and she made $2200/week before taxes. She had a 26 week contract in Nebraska and she got $40/hr plus she worked 10 overtime every week. Working the 10hrs overtime a week was in her contract. She also got a one bedroom apt. and utilities paid for (except phone and cable). This was 3 years ago. I don't know if Nebraska's still desperate for OR nurses and I don't remember what company it was, but it sounds sweet.

VaWoolf · Dec 14, 2005

Regarding Travel Nursing- Being picky is a good trait. Research the facility and the area u will be located. the money is always good and varies from state to state, job to job. you may take their housing and you will recieve less take home pay but still a good salary. Remember if the job is so in need of nurses they are willing to put out that kind of money, there may be some downsides to what kind of place you are walking into. So be picky!

lalaxton · Dec 14, 2005

I made $5700 for 10 days working as an 'travel' nurse at a remote nursing station on a 'fly in ' reserve in northern Ontario. Granted this is a special kind of travel nursing, you do have to have ER or ICU experience and a physician visits only once a week on average. You do have 24hr access to a physician by phone but basically you're it. You are never alone, the bigger communities have 4-5 nurses on site. Accomodations (1 or 2 bedroom apartment, satelite TV) and transport is provided, you supply your own food, most nurses bring as much as the weight limit will allow as the local store has only a limited supply. This type of nursing is found in almost all the provinces and all the territories. Assignments can be as short as 7 days. You must be licensed in the province or territory you are going to and the agency does not reimburse you for this as far as I know. (Can be as high as $400) But if you like independence and can work in Canada, the experience is incredible!

ArmySarge6 · Dec 15, 2005

I made $5700 for 10 days working as an 'travel' nurse at a remote nursing station on a 'fly in ' reserve in northern Ontario. Granted this is a special kind of travel nursing, you do have to have ER or ICU experience and a physician visits only once a week on average. You do have 24hr access to a physician by phone but basically you're it. You are never alone, the bigger communities have 4-5 nurses on site. Accomodations (1 or 2 bedroom apartment, satelite TV) and transport is provided, you supply your own food, most nurses bring as much as the weight limit will allow as the local store has only a limited supply. This type of nursing is found in almost all the provinces and all the territories. Assignments can be as short as 7 days. You must be licensed in the province or territory you are going to and the agency does not reimburse you for this as far as I know. (Can be as high as $400) But if you like independence and can work in Canada, the experience is incredible!

This sounds very interesting. Do you have any more info you could provide?

lalaxton · Dec 15, 2005

Armysarge,

Two agencies that send RN's to nursing stations in Ontario are Bayshore and S.O.S. (Services Organization Sante , in Quebec), I believe both have websites. Alternately you can contact the First Nations Inuit Branch of Health Canada that provides the services to these nursing stations but they require a longer commitment than the agencies which only ask for a minimum of 7 days.

In the far north, Yukon, NWT and Nunavut, nursing stations are staffed through the local governments. Try medhunters.com, they would have listings for those areas on occasion, all will hire RN's for 'temporary relief' as they call travellers.

As I said you must be able to work in Canada and be licensed (or registered as we call it here) in that territory or province. You also need to be willing to work independently and not have a problem with isolation.

Smilez06 · Dec 18, 2005

Ok Travel Nursing sounds like a pretty nice way to go, but I have a couple questions. Can you pick your location and the unit you want to work on ex.(Cardiac Rehab, ICU, or CCU)? Also, how can you find out if your license is approved in another state, will they tell you if it is or not?