What are some bonuses about being a traveling nurse?
sara <3 asked:
I am currently in my 2nd semester of my first year of college. I am positive that I want to be a nurse. I am interested in being a traveling nurse. What are the benefits and downfalls of being a traveling nurse?
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I am currently in my 2nd semester of my first year of college. I am positive that I want to be a nurse. I am interested in being a traveling nurse. What are the benefits and downfalls of being a traveling nurse?
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Brenda said,
Wrote on February 6, 2010 @ 11:13 am
Well, there are pros and con.
Cons:
–Some nurses find it stressful to move so much. A different job and environment every 13 weeks.
–You need to be comfortable with new surroundings and friends. You will need to be outgoing to make friends.
–You need to feel comfortable hitting the ground running. Orientation is very brief, if at all.
Pros
–Able to see different ways of doing things. You will learn a lot. It is very easy to learn one way at home and not expand your wings. Travel, and you will.
–Great pay and benefits. This is the one thing you always hear nurses talk about. You will have a higher wage, free housing, health insurance, 401K, travel and license reimbursement plus many other great benefits.
–You can choose to work as much or little as you want. many nurses will work a 13 week assignment, then take a brief period off before their next one. They also frequently schedule themselves off for the holidays. You don’t have that flexibility with a staff position.
–And of course, the travel. You will be paid to work in areas of the country that you want to see.
You will need to have at least one year of experience in your chosen specialty before taking a travel assignment.
Travel isn’t for everyone, but anyone who is interested and it fits their lifestyle should give it a try. You really do get much more than you lose.
Good luck with school and your nursing career.