Travel Nurse IRS Audit: Why They Occur and What to Expect
When it comes to taxes, a travel nurse’s life is far from simple. This is because travel nurses are almost always on the move. They work for different employers in different states every few months. Naturally, this can make their financial situations pretty complicated. Though we’ve already written a blog covering travel nurse taxes as a concept, today we’ll get a little more specific. That’s right, we’re talking about a travel nurse...
Pros and Cons of Travel Nursing | Is It Right For You?
So, you’re thinking about becoming a travel nurse. And who can blame you? It’s a great opportunity for nurses who want to explore the country while gaining valuable experience and earning top pay! But, as awesome as this job is, it’s not for everyone. It requires you to make a lot of changes in your life. That’s why you should definitely do your research before signing up. Below you will find a list of the top pros and cons of travel...
Travel Nurse Packing Tips: Lightening the Load
If you’re preparing for a travel nurse assignment that lasts about thirteen weeks or so, packing can be the biggest pain in the keister. As much as we’d all like our packing process to be as seamless as it is in the movies, oftentimes the whole ordeal leaves us feeling more like we’re in an episode of Hoarded: Buried Alive. It’s not pretty. However, sometimes it’s worth the effort to sprawl out on the...
How to Confidently Sign Your First Travel Nurse Contract | VIDEO!
Congratulations! You’ve landed your first travel nurse contract. All you have to do is sign the dotted line and you are on your way to your first assignment! STOP! Before you sign yourself over to the glamorous world of travel, make sure you are signing a contract that is accurate, fair and provides you with the best pay possible. A Breakdown of What Info You’ll Find in a Travel Nurse Contract First, it’s important to understand what...
The Importance of The Travel Nurse Skills Checklist
Are you filling out a job application? Are you required to fill out a document called a “skills checklist?” If you are unsure about what this is, or the best way to fill it out, we can help! Almost every travel nurse job application includes a travel nurse skills checklist. These checklists are designed to assess your skill level and predict your performance in the nursing role. You are responsible for filling them out and...
The Truth About Being Blacklisted
For a travel nurse, being blacklisted is one of the worst-case scenarios. You would think that to avoid this label you just have to be an overall good nurse. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. There is an ugly truth to why hospitals blacklist travel nurses. This ominous listing puts fear into many nurses, but even if you do become blacklisted, it’s not the end of the world. Below we’ll take a good look at the...