When it comes to starting a new career, we know you have questions and concerns. That's why we've created this comprehensive FAQ that details all the benefits, requirements and other opportunities available to travel nurses! If you have other questions not listed here, please feel free to fill out a no obligation application, and we'll set you up with a personal recruiter who would be happy to answer any questions you may have!

What Level of Education and Licensing do I need to become a Travel Nurse?

To become a traveling nurse you'll need to have graduated from an accredited health care professional program within the United States or Canada. You'll also need to provide a valid nursing license or health care certification, as well as proof that you can work within the United States. You'll also need at least 1 year of recent experience in your particular specialty.

What Level of Education or Licensing is Required to Become an Allied Health Professional?

To become a traveling allied health professional, you'll need to have graduated from an accredited health care professional program within the United States or Canada. You'll also need to provide a valid license or health care certification, as well as proof that you can work within the United States. You'll also need at least 1 year of recent experience in your particular specialty.

Will I Need a New License for Every State I Travel To?

Each state has its own procedure for nursing and healthcare professionals. Each of our partners has state specific licensing advisors on staff to help you obtain the necessary forms you'll need well before your start date in your new location. However, almost every state in the nation offers a compact to other states and your current license may allow you to travel right now. When you fill out a free application to learn more about travel nursing, you'll get our free Travel Nursing Essentials guide, which gives you direct links to each state nursing board web site, where all your questions about licensing requirements will be answered in detail.

Will I Need a New License for Every State I Travel To?

Very few states have compact licensing agreements. Our career specialists and our Career Center can help you obtain lightning-quick licensing solutions for you to get started right away. Your job specialist will know if the cost of your license will be reimbursed.

Do I Have to Sign a Long Term Contract?

No, every assignment has its own timeframe. Our network of hospitals offer daily per diem shifts,1, 4, 8, 13 and 26 week assignments, giving you a chance to try out the travel nursing lifestyle before making a full commitment.

Do I Have to Sign a Long Term Contract?

No, every assignment has its own timeframe. Our network of hospitals offer 1, 4, 8, 13 and 26 week assignments, giving you a chance to try out the travel lifestyle before making a full commitment. We also offer permanent placement services as well.

Are Continuing Education Courses/Credits Offered?

No. We have found that our network of hospitals offer an array of courses free of charge.

Are Continuing Education Courses/Credits Offered?

You will have the opportunity to stay current on your CEUs by taking free classes and courses at the hospital you are currently working at while on assignment. You can also take online courses directly through AlliedHealthStaffers.com by going to our Career Center.

What Is Considered 'Full Time' for a Travel Nurse?

If you choose to work 8 or 10 hour shifts, forty hours a week is considered full time. However, if you would like to work 12 hour shifts, full time is 36 hours per week.

What is the Pay Rate for Travel Nurses?

Pay rates depend on the facility and location, but generally, registered nurses can expect to receive between $22-40/hour. Allied and Clinical Health professionals that travel can expect a significant increase from the standard rate of pay. In addition to these competitive hourly rates, many hospitals and clinics offer generous sign on or completion bonuses, ranging from $500 to $6,000. These bonuses ususually occur for signing and completion of multiple travel contracts.

What Is Considered 'Full Time' for an Allied Health Practitioner?

If you choose to work 8 or 10 hour shifts, forty hours a week is considered full time. However, if you would like to work 12 hour shifts, full time is 36 hours per week.

How Do I Earn Bonuses?

Many travel nursing companies provide bonuses upon the completion of your assignment, but you can also earn sign-on, referral and tenure bonuses. When you submit a no-obligation application to one of our preferred staffing partners, ask about their bonus and incentive programs, as they may vary from industry to industry.

What is the Pay Rate for Allied Health Jobs?

Pay rates depend on the facility and location, but generally, allied health professionals can expect to receive between $22-50/hour. In addition to these competitive hourly rates, many hospitals and clinics offer generous sign on or completion bonuses, ranging from $500 to $6,000. These bonuses ususually occur for signing and completion of multiple travel contracts.

How are Travel Reimbursements Figured..?

Travel reimbursements are generally figured at 44.5 cents per mile when applicable. Plus, it's tax free. Your travel reimbursement is paid directly to you through the TravelNurseCareer, or the participating hospital.

How Do I Earn Bonuses?

You may qualify for a completion bonus depending on your specific assignment. In addition, you may also be able to receive sign on, referral and tenure bonus(es) as well. When speaking with your job specialist, make sure you inquire about any bonuses associated with each assignment.

How are Travel Reimbursements Figured?

You may qualify for tax free reimbursement of expenses depending on your specific assignment. You should ask your job specialist how your reimbursement will be figured.

Are 401(k)s Available for Allied Health Professionals?

You may be eligible for a 401(k) depending on your specific assignment. Contact your job specialist for more information.

Is Health Insurance Provided for Travel Nurses?

Yes and if you sign up through one of our preferred travel nursing agencies, you'll get both health and life insurance for FREE, with dental care included at no extra charge! With the way most companies are now forcing their employees to shoulder the burden of health insurance costs, becoming a travel nurse could save you thousands of dollars per year!

Does Traveling Look Good on a Resume test?

Yes! It demonstrates to your potential employer that you are open minded, flexible and open to new challenges and opportunities. If you are considering a long term or permanent position within a healthcare facility, detailing your travel nursing assignments will give you the ability to stand out among other applicants, as it shows that you have experience in various locales and conditions.

Does Traveling Look Good on a Resume?

Yes! It demonstrates to your potential employer that you are open minded, flexible and open to new challenges and opportunities. If you are considering a long term or permanent position within a healthcare facility, detailing your travel assignments will give you the ability to stand out among other applicants, as it shows that you have experience in various locales and conditions.

What Kinds of Assignments Can I Expect?

When you fill out your free, no obligation application, you can specify the type, length and location of the assignments you're looking for. Our job specialists will then find open assignments within our network of hospitals that fit your request and expertise. You are in control of how far you want to go, the type of work you'd like to do, and even the healthcare facility you'd like to work in. Whether you prefer small, rural clinics or large metropolitan hospitals, Allied Health Staffers can help you get there. With assignments waiting to be filled in all 50 states, complete an application nowcomplete an application now and let us know the types of assignments you're looking for chances are, we have your perfect fit!

What Kinds of Assignments Can I Expect?

When you fill out your free, no obligation application, you can specify the type, length and location of the assignments you're looking for. Our recruiters will then find open assignments within our network of hospitals that fit your request and expertise. You are in control of how far you want to go, the type of work you'd like to do, and even the healthcare facility you'd like to work in.

Whether you prefer small, rural clinics or large metropolitan hospitals, TravelNurseCareer can help you get there. With assignments waiting to be filled in all 50 states, complete an application now and let us know the types of assignments you're looking for ? chances are, we have your perfect fit!

Are There Local Assignments Available?

Absolutely! One of the best things about the allied health industry is that you don't have to travel far to experience the wide variety of benefits it offers. You can work right in your own state and still enjoy all the "extras" including free health insurance, free deluxe accommodations and generous sign on bonuses and stipends, in addition to competitive pay rates.

Are There Local Assignments Available?

Absolutely! One of the best things about travel nursing is that you don't have to travel far to experience the wide variety of benefits it offers. You can work right in your own state and still enjoy all the "extras" including free health insurance, free deluxe accommodations and generous sign on bonuses and stipends, in addition to competitive pay rates.

What Kind of Accommodations are Available?

As a traveler, you'll enjoy free, deluxe housing close to the facility where you'll be working. Generally, travelers share a comfortable 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment or condominium which is already fully furnished, with utilities taken care of by us. If you choose to work in a larger hospital or facility setting, they may already provide on site housing to their practitioners. If you'd rather provide your own housing, you have the option to receive a rent stipend (also called a housing subsidy) each month to help with utilities and related costs.

What Types of Hospitals Will I Work At? How Do I Get Started There?

Just like with your preferred locations, you can also choose the type of healthcare facility you'd like to work at. Different hospitals and clinics have their own procedures for orienteering new allied health specialists.. Our professionally trained job specialists would be glad to help answer any questions you may have about your assignment location and facilities in the area. Get started now

What Types of Hospitals Will I Work At? How Do I Get Started There?

Just like with your preferred locations, you can also choose the type of healthcare facility you'd like to work at. Different hospitals and clinics have their own procedures for orienteering new travel nurses. Our professionally trained recruiters would be glad to help answer any questions you may have about your assignment location and facilities in the area. Get started now

When Can I Start?

We will present you to our client hospitals and clinics immediately upon receiving your complete application and after you have expressed interest in a specific assignment

When Can I Start?

When do you want to start? If you're ready to begin immediately, you'll be glad to know that most staffing companies will present your application to the healthcare facilities in the area you've requested, as soon as you're accepted. Many nurses have started as soon as one week after submitting their application. If you'd rather wait a few months before you begin enjoying your new travel lifestyle, you can. It's entirely up to you!

How Do I Handle my Mail and Banking While I Travel?

There are several ways to conduct your banking and handle your mail while you're on assignment. Some travel nurses choose to forward their mail with the post office each time they move. Others elect to have a permanent address at a friend or family member's home and have their mail forwarded while they're away. A third option is to reserve a post office box and have all mail forwarded there during the times that you expect to travel. As for your banking needs, we offer direct deposit that will allow your paycheck to be deposited into your local bank account automatically, so you can still bank with your local service branch no matter where you are in the country. You may also choose to have a check mailed to your current address.

How Do I Handle my Mail and Banking While I Travel?

There are several ways to conduct your banking and handle your mail while you're on assignment. Some travelers choose to forward their mail with the post office each time they move. Others elect to have a permanent address at a friend or family member's home and have their mail forwarded while they're away. A third option is to reserve a post office box and have all mail forwarded there during the times that you expect to travel. As for your banking needs, we offer direct deposit that will allow your paycheck to be deposited in to your local bank account automatically, so you can still bank with your local service branch no matter where you are in the country. You may also choose to have a check mailed to your current address.

Tax Advantage Program (ie. housing stipend and per dium)

Tax Advantage is an industry marketing slogan for a travel reimbursement policy used by some companies. Any employer having employees that travel in the course of their work, can reimburse for expenses incurred while the employee is away from home. There are three common approaches: 1) Company pays for actual employee travel expenses requiring employee to submit receipts, 2) Company pays for the expense directly (i.e. housing) or 3) Company pays an allowance up to the maximum per diem or standard allowance for lodging, meals, and/or use of car. A company can mix approaches for each category of expense (i.e. pay for housing, and provide a meal per diem). For example if you were to go to work at a hospital and pay for your own travel and moving, etc., you would still only make whatever the wage is. If that wage was $38 p/hr you are going to be taxed on $6,080 p/mo. With traveling you get the wage (taxed), per dium (food) untaxed, and housing provided or a reasonable housing stipend (untaxed) while you work as a traveler. If the blended rate is $38 p/hr., $30 p/hr is taxable, $8 p/hr is not taxed, $1,000 p/mo housing stipend (untaxed), thus you end up only being taxed on the $4800 p/mo and receiving $1280 p/mo per dium untaxed, and $1000 p/mo for housing untaxed. For more information go to the following website: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/meduser002/Desktop/TaxAdvantage.html

Tax Advantage Program (ie. housing stipend and per dium)

Tax Advantage is an industry marketing slogan for a travel reimbursement policy used by some companies. Any employer having employees that travel in the course of their work, can reimburse for expenses incurred while the employee is away from home. There are three common approaches: 1) Company pays for actual employee travel expenses requiring employee to submit receipts, 2) Company pays for the expense directly (i.e. housing) or 3) Company pays an allowance up to the maximum per diem or standard allowance for lodging, meals, and/or use of car. A company can mix approaches for each category of expense (i.e. pay for housing, and provide a meal per diem). For example if you were to go to work at a hospital and pay for your own travel and moving, etc., you would still only make whatever the wage is. If that wage was $38 p/hr you are going to be taxed on $6,080 p/mo. With traveling you get the wage (taxed), per diem (food) untaxed, and housing provided or a reasonable housing stipend (untaxed) while you work as a traveler. If the blended rate is $38 p/hr., $30 p/hr is taxable, $8 p/hr is not taxed, $1,000 p/mo housing stipend (untaxed), thus you end up only being taxed on the $4800 p/mo and receiving $1280 p/mo per diem untaxed, and $1000 p/mo for housing untaxed. For more information go to the following website: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/meduser002/Desktop/TaxAdvantage.html