A Travel Nurse works temporary shifts nationally and internationally. Their shifts can be as little as 4 to 13 weeks in local hospitals, or as long as 1-2 years if working overseas, and they perform the same types of duties as a normal RN. Travel nursing is perfect for nurses who like to have a constant change of scenery, and perks like housing and transportation.
Things You'll Do:
- Work for an agency
- Help supplement the nursing staff at healthcare facilities in need
Your job characteristics:
- Multifaceted
- Patient-facing
- Independent
How You'll Get There
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Get YourGet your Nursing Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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You can start working as a Registered Nurse.
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Get at least one year of experience working in a hospital, or other healthcare facility, before applying to nurse placement agencies
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Become aApply to a Nursing agency
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Become aTravel Nurse
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What Else You
Can Expect- Many travel nursing companies offer benefits including: comprehensive insurance, 401k savings plans, continuing education, and clinical support.
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