Learning to ski as an adult is challenging and requires time and dedication. I am incredibly thankful that travel nursing made that possible for me. In this article, I’ll explain why travel nursing is such a great avenue for exploring new hobbies. I’ll also provide some tips for other travelers (nurses, PTs, rad techs, etc)…
I recently had to learn a lot about surviving winter in a snowy place. I know a lot of us southern travel nurses have questions when considering winter contracts. My hope is that this post will give you some actionable tips so you can face your next winter safely and with confidence. My first wintery…
I spent 6 months as a travel nurse in Colorado. Below I’ll share what I learned from my experience. This way you can decide whether or not to pursue a travel nursing contract in Colorado. Pros of Living in Colorado Fun Things to Do For me, the biggest draws to Colorado were snow skiing and…
My first travel nurse contract in the Pacific Northwest brought me to Portland, Oregon. Initially, I was a little hesitant to leave California because nursing in California is awesome! Fortunately, I was just as pleased with the PNW, and it turned out to be one of my favorite contracts so far. Let’s dive in and…
If you are curious about getting your California nursing license or trying to decide if California travel nursing really is that good, this post is for you! I have worked 3 travel nurse contracts in California so far (along with some extensions). In this article, I’ll share what I’ve learned about the differences of working…
Transitioning from staff nursing to travel nursing can be daunting. How do you know if you are ready? We will explore everything you need to be successful in landing your first travel nurse contract below! Is Travel Nursing Right for You? Before you go through the effort of preparing to be a travel nurse, figure…
If you are considering travel nursing (or you are already a travel nurse) and wondering what your insurance options are, this article is for you. Travel nursing is considered short-term employment, or contract work. In the U.S., health insurance benefits are usually tied to your job. This brings to question what options travel nurses have…
I have been a travel nurse for 2.5 years. I am truly grateful for all the benefits travel nursing has brought into my life! In this article we will walk through the pros of travel nursing. If you are serious about getting into travel nursing, be sure to check out my other article about the…
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…