{"id":4559,"date":"2017-11-01T16:14:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T20:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/?p=4559"},"modified":"2019-09-09T11:59:59","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T15:59:59","slug":"can-you-travel-nurse-in-your-own-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/can-you-travel-nurse-in-your-own-city","title":{"rendered":"Can You Travel Nurse in Your Own City?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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You probably associate travel nursing with warm climates and fun destinations. While travel nursing does offer the excitement of long-distance travel, you may be wondering if you can travel nurse in your own city. The flexible nature of the career provides plenty of options, allowing you to customize your placements. Check out the benefits and disadvantages of local travel nursing!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Benefits of Local Travel Nursing<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Enjoy the Perks of Living in One of the Best States for Nurses<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re fortunate to live in one of the <\/span>best states for nurses<\/span><\/a>, why give up the prime location? Take advantage of the high pay or the job opportunity and stay local. Apply for assignments in your state, so you don\u2019t have to worry about taking all the stress of relocating to a new destination. Becoming a local travel nurse will still give you some stellar pay while still being able to visit your loved ones at a moment’s notice. You can still enjoy the change of pace that travel nursing offers by traveling to hospitals in surrounding communities, without sacrificing the benefits of travel nursing in your state.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Forget About the Hassles of Constant Travel<\/span><\/h3>\n

Traveling regularly can be extremely stressful. If you travel nurse locally, you won\u2019t have to leave your family, friends, pets or house behind. You can enjoy the comfort of home without worrying about what you\u2019ll miss while away. Local travel nursing also makes it easier to start a family if you choose. If you\u2019ve settled down or are looking to settle down in the near future, stay local and save yourself the stress of constant travel.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Make Strong Professional Connections<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you travel nurse in your own city and in the surrounding areas, you\u2019ll likely be taking assignments at the same hospitals. Spending more time at the same hospitals will allow you to figure out your likes and dislikes, so you can make better decisions about future assignments. As you get to know the hospital staff, you\u2019ll better your chances of getting selected for future assignments. Making impressions with experienced nurses and doctors is also a great way to <\/span>network<\/span><\/a> and build your resume. Removing the distraction of traveling demands will allow you to place an even greater focus on your career.<\/span><\/p>\n

Disadvantages of Travel Nursing Locally<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. You May Not Get the Adventure You\u2019re Looking For<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you choose to travel nurse in your own city, you won\u2019t get to enjoy the change of climate and destinations that long-distance travel promises. If you\u2019re looking to enjoy <\/span>beach towns<\/span><\/a>, mountain ranges, and open deserts, then travel nursing locally isn\u2019t your best option. Travel nursing throughout the states will ensure adventure and satisfy your wanderlust. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. You May Not Have as Much Job Opportunity<\/span><\/h3>\n

A smaller search radius will limit your job options. If you\u2019re having trouble finding job opportunities, or you\u2019re not receiving the pay you\u2019d like, it may be time to expand your search. Check out different locations that better meet your needs, and be sure to compare the pay with the cost of living in the area. You also may not have access to all of the travel stipends and tax benefits of travel nursing. In order to be reimbursed for travel expenses and meals associated with traveling to and from work, you have to be working far enough away from home. You can work as a travel nurse locally, but it could complicate things come tax time. It is best to see an accountant that specializes in travel tax<\/a> for advice on this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. You May Get Bored<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re constantly taking on assignments at the same hospitals, it could get stale. Although nursing is a fast-paced field, becoming a travel nurse in your own city may not provide the excitement you\u2019re looking for. Taking assignments in new locations will diversify your experiences and fight against boredom or burnout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you decide to travel nurse in your own city or travel vast distances, there\u2019s no one correct career path. When deciding if local travel nursing is right for you, think about your personal and professional goals. Browse through our <\/span>travel nursing jobs<\/span><\/a> and weigh the pros and cons of assignments across the country. Where will you travel next?<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You probably associate travel nursing with warm climates and fun destinations. While travel nursing does offer the excitement of long-distance travel, you may be wondering if you can travel nurse in your own city. The flexible nature of the career provides plenty of options, allowing you to customize your placements. Check out the benefits and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4561,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[806,807,805,1140,803,804],"class_list":["post-4559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","tag-benefits-of-becoming-a-travel-nurse-in-your-own-city","tag-can-you-travel-nurse-in-your-own-city","tag-disadvantages-of-travel-nursing-locally","tag-local-travel-nursing","tag-travel-nurse-in-your-own-city","tag-travel-nursing-locally"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4559"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6359,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4559\/revisions\/6359"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}