The Facts About Taxes: Travel Nurse Tax Guide
It may not be rocket science, but the concept of travel nurse taxes can still be pretty confusing. If you are considering travel nursing or just starting out in the industry, you probably have a lot of questions. You’re most likely wondering how you will be taxed. As a travel nurse, your assignments will only last an average of 13 weeks. This means that you will be moving to a new destination every couple of months. Typically,...
Travel Nursing Perks: Tax Advantage Program
We get it. Tax season is not the most exciting time of year. But, if you’re a travel nurse, you should probably reconsider your stance on this season. Through tax advantage programs, travel nurses can get reimbursements for business expenses such as meals, travel, and housing! Getting to travel and having your agency cover most of the costs? Sounds like a pretty sweet deal. Continue reading to learn how tax deductions could put...
Does Experience Really Matter When it comes to Travel Nurse Pay?
Travel nurse pay is complicated – there are hourly rates, tax-free money, overtime rates, holiday rates… so many things to consider before you sign a contract. Yet, the one thing that doesn’t really affect your pay rate is how much experience you have as a nurse. Say what? You need to have at least two years of experience to become a travel nurse. Other than that, experience doesn’t really affect your pay. For example, if you have 10...
Travel Nursing and the Economy
“I am glad I’m in this business because during a bad economy you can always count on the food and healthcare industries.” So said a friend of mine in management at a major food company. I wonder though… It is true that people have to eat and will continue to get sick but the fact of the matter is that they can choose to eat cheaper and be selective, in some case, in what they get treated for. Given the critical...