Traveling Nurses have become quite popular. Nurses can travel all over the world and not necessarily practice nursing in the same hospital or facility continually. The world of nursing is evolving.
Health Insurance
***Good News***
Although I have never wanted to be a nurse, I admire and have to say thank you to all the nurses and to those on the front line of the medical field. It is not an easy task. There are some that have been in nursing for years. Nurses have always been in demand especially during and after the Pandemic. I do not know if I would have wanted to be a nurse during the Pandemic, because in the beginning nurses were dying also, because there was so little known about COVID-19. This deadly infectious disease was something that everyone gradually learned about and adapted as best they could. Because so little was known about this disease there were millions of deaths all over the world young and old.
Even people of faith thought that they could continue to attend church with no consequences from COVID-19, but many were proven wrong. Church leaders died from the deadly disease and as the State shut down many church buildings shutdown. Thank God for the internet. Because of the internet many church sermons were presented online and friends and family were able to keep in touch with each other. I could not imagine what it would have been like without the internet or television.
Below is a video that has been well thought out. This young lady explains and answers many questions that you might have regarding a traveling nurse. It is just so awesome to hear this from someone that explains exactly what a traveling nurse is. She also discusses contracts of a traveling nurse as well.
Travel Nursing 101: How To Get Started? Housing, Pay & More
1. Travel Nurse History
Stkate.edu talks about the traveling nurse emerging in the 1970’s. They talk of persistent nursing shortages in warmer southern states, such as Florida, which drew nurses from northern states over the winter. They further add that at that time nurses had no special contracts and did not provide housing or extra wages, but that has drastically changed since then. Since the course of the Pandemic the demand for traveling nurses has accelerated.
2. Requirements
A traveling nurse must first complete and receive either an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited university according to nurse.org. After passing a National Council Li censure Examination exams, individuals must become licensed in their state of practice and most important is experience. They further add that most travel agencies and hospitals require nurses to have a minimum of two years of nursing experience prior to applying for travel nursing contracts.
3. What Factors Impact a Traveling Nurse
Location is one factor. States that are paying the most for travel nurses include California, Texas, Massachusetts, Washington, and New York according to Nurs.org. They further add that specialty Nurses with highly sought-after-skills and credentials have the ability to earn more lucrative pay with seemingly endless opportunities.
4. How Much Do Travel Nurses Get Paid per Month?
That is a good question. Ziprecruiter.com states that as of May 11, 2023 the average monthly pay for a Travel Nurse in the United States is $8,751.00 a month. They further add that some of the top paying Cities for Traveling Nurse Jobs include Barrow, Arkansas $65.96 per hour, San Jose, California $64.36 per hour, New York, New York $61.67 per hour, Seattle, Washington $61.39 per hour, while specialty Nurses such as Operating Room Travel Nurse receives $87.24 per hour, Oncology Travel Nurse $81.26 per hour, and Clinic Travel Nurse $73.25 an hour. That is awesome.
5. Hard Things About Being a Travel Nurse
There are a few hard things about being a Travel Nurse such as being away from family and friends, job searching more often, paperwork, taxes possibly in multiple states, and medical insurance which is discussed at wanderly.us.
6. The Pros and Cons of a Traveling Nurse
The cons include always being in an unfamiliar environment, you will always be the new person, there will be varying pay rates, you may not always get the best assignments, there could be licensing issues, your contract could be cancelled, you may not have your dream schedule. This is according to nursingprocess.org. They further state that the pros may include great pay, a tax-free living stipend, the chance to travel and make new friends, you will gain experience, flexibility, you choose your adventure, you will learn new skills, job security, and reimbursement. So like with any job there are always pros and cons.
7. National Nurses Weeks 2023
Did you know that there was a National Nurses week and Nurses could receive discounts. This occurred May 6-12. Yes tnaa.com talks about Green Chef offered ready-to-cook meals, Hello Fresh gave nurses 55% off their first box and 15% off for future orders, and Mrs. Fields discounted sweet treats for you or a nurse friend .
8. Registered Nurses
Do you want to become a registered Nurse? According to incrediblehealth.com some of the top nursing jobs for Registered Nurses include Cath Lab in Alton, Illinois, $59,640 to $97,800 per year, Gastroenterology in Boston, Massachusetts $75,000 to $161,000 per year, Infusion Royal Oak, Mi $57,000to $100,000 a year, Orhopedic Med Surgical, Palm Springs, California, $76,400 to $158,520 a year, and Radiology Coordinator, Chicago, Illinois, $61,300 to $100,979 a year. So not only are nurses in specialty professions in demand as you can see the pay for them is quite lucrative.
Sources:
What Is a Travel Nurse? Job Description and Salary
How to Make the Most Money as a Travel Nurse
How Much Do Travel Nurse Jobs Pay per Month?
The Hardest Things About Being a Travel Nurse
13 Pros and Cons of Being a Travel Nurse
National Nurses Week 2023 Discounts
Highest Paying States for Registered Nurses in 2023
Will you share this article with a friend?
Guest Blogging:
Yes I am accepting guest bloggers. Would you like to guest blog at
anointedtoday.blogspot.com?
Just contact me at anointedtoday@gmail.com and let me know.
Guest Blogging is another avenue for great exposure to your blog.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
More From This Author. . . Just Click on the Link Below
If You Are Happy Clap Your Hands
What Can You Eat With Diabetes?
4 comments:
Hey Betty, this is really interesting. Thank you for looking into and researching traveling nurses. I appreciate the time you take in putting informational posts together for us.
Thanks bunches for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month sweet friend.
I agree with you Paula. It is very interesting. The first time I heard about a traveling nurse was when I talked with one at a totally unrelated event. She shared the differences in certain states while traveling. I know of those that are interested in Nursing so I decided to find out a little more about it. I am so glad that I did. Thanks for stopping by.
I really enjoyed this article about the challenges and rewards of Nursing Jobs. It’s always inspiring to see how much we can impact patient care. For my fellow nurses who are job hunting, check out Krisense Health, they have a fantastic selection of nursing jobs.
Krisense thanks for stopping by.
Post a Comment