An Independent Nurse Contractor works on a contractual basis instead of directly for a health care provider. They play a major role in filling the void left by the current nursing shortage, especially in under-served areas where hiring and retaining qualified nurses is difficult. The difference between an Independent Nurse Contractor and a Travel Nurse is that Independent Nurse Contractors work for themselves, while Travel Nurses work for agencies.
Things You'll Do:
- Treat patients at different hospitals and medical facilities
- Develop and initiate care plans for your patients
- Provide care in underserved areas, and facilities in need of nurses
- Manage your own schedule and set your own hours
Your job characteristics:
- Multifaceted
- Patient-facing
- Independent
How You'll Get There
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Get YourNursing Diploma, Associate of Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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It’s a good idea to work as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, or other healthcare facility, before starting your own contract business.
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Aikoread her story
Clinical Nurse Specialist, RN
After graduating from nursing school in Japan, I worked for two years in a large Tokyo hospital.
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What Else You
Can Expect- 22% more jobs for registered nurses from 2008-2018
- You’ll enjoy more control and flexibility in your career, and can often negotiate higher salaries since your services are used on a temporary basis.
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