What is a Travel Nurse?

A travel nurse is someone who adjusts easily to change; who has a heart open to new ways of thinking and who has extensive experience in healthcare. For those who take the leap of faith in this nomadic career, they’ll find a brand-new world of medical knowledge and personal inspiration on the open road.

"A travel nurse is someone who adjusts easily to change; who has a heart open to new ways of thinking and who has extensive experience in healthcare.”

For instance, Erin Schroeder found herself in Katmai National Park of Alaska watching bears swim. Kristle Slason’s journey in travel nursing landed her on the edge of the Grand Canyon. Kelley Richards’ life has gone from sharing a comfortable home on the west coast of Florida with her husband to roaming the country with him in an RV. What is a travel nurse? Erin, Kristle, and Kelley are real travel nurses. These are their stories. Through them, as well as tips from recruiters and healthcare agencies, we will delve into this exclusive travel nursing guide.

This travel nursing guide will demonstrate to you the history of travel nursing and the challenges and rewards of the job. You'll also discover the education and licensing required, and everything you need to know about finding a job, keeping a job, and filing taxes. Ultimately, this guide will answer the question, what is a travel nurse and how can I be one?

Whether travel nursing is a whimsical dream you’ve toyed with from time to time or you’re on a more serious path to pursuing this career, we invite you to join us on this journey through this exclusive travel nursing guide.

It’s time to determine if this is the right career path for you. Grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable and prepare to absorb as much as you can about travel nursing.