Travel Nursing

What does a Travel Nurse do?

A travel nurse holds a really unique position that might be the perfect position for you. They are not assigned to a single hospital, and instead they are employed by a medical staffing agency, such as Specialty Medical Staffing, and are deployed to different locations across the country. Nurses fill temporary needs from hospitals. There is typically competitive pay for travel nurses, great benefits, and free housing is usually included.

What are the requirements to become a Travel Nurse?

To become a travel nurse, it usually requires about two years of experience, and of course having the proper licensing needed for their specific position.

What are the responsibilities of a Travel Nurse?

Travel nurses will assume many of the same responsibilities as a nurse that is working at the hospital in a non-temporary position.

How much does a Travel Nurse make?

Travel nurses could make upwards of $3,000 a week depending on the circumstances. They can make over $50 an hour, while having housing provided for them and the ability to see different parts of the country.

During COVID, travel nurses were in high demand. Some nurses were making $100,000 for a 13-week assignment, and some were making over $10,000 a week.