I’ve been a travel nurse for 2.5 years now. While I love travel nursing, it comes with some downsides that aren’t for everyone. In this article, we will explore the cons of travel nursing. I think it’s important that you have a clear picture of what to expect before jumping in. Make sure you also check…
There are several factors that go into determining if the pay for a travel nurse contract is good or not. In this article, we will dissect the different parts of a contract in order to understand what is being offered. From there, we will be able to figure out if the pay is a good…
I spent 13 weeks living and working in Oakland, California. If you are considering moving here or living here, check out this comprehensive guide to Oakland and the East Bay. In this guide, we will cover the following: safety in Oakland, my favorite parts of Oakland, neighborhoods of Oakland and other East Bay cities. Safety in Oakland…
I’ve taken 2 travel nurse contracts in the northern California/ Bay Area. The first was in Sonoma county/wine country which lasted for 6 months. The second was in Oakland, California which lasted 3 months. This bucket list has all of the activities that I have found to be the most fun, most memorable, and most…
Congratulations! You’ve accepted your first contract as a travel nurse. This article will walk through what to expect before you begin, during your first weeks, and throughout the rest of your assignment. *Are you still looking for a contract? If you want to know how to choose a contract or if a particular contract…
BART, or Bay Area Rapid Transit, is a heavy rail public transit system that covers both San Francisco and Oakland as well as some of the surrounding cities. This guide provides an easy to understand explanation of how to use this public transport system. Why do you need BART I created this is the guide…
Choosing a travel assignment as a travel nurse comes with a series of considerations. In order to help you pick the right assignment, we will walk through the things you need to consider here. Here is a brief overview of what the considerations are: location, hospital, contract details, pay, and housing. Feel free to click…
If you became a travel nurse with the goal of making money and building wealth, but feel lost when it comes to investing and money management, this article is for you. . In this article, we will walk through two parts: If you want to go ahead and dive in, click on the links above to…
If you are considering becoming (or already are) a travel nurse or other travel healthcare professional, it is important that you understand stipends and the IRS rules around them. In this article, we will dive into questions travel healthcare professionals usually ask in regards to stipends and tax homes. What are travel stipends? When you…
Packing for a 13 week travel assignment seems daunting, but you get the hang of it pretty quickly. At the time of writing this post, I’ve completed 5 travel assignments. I wasted money, time and space on my first assignments, and I forgot things I wish I would have brought on others. Now I’ve developed…