{"id":752,"date":"2023-05-01T09:30:07","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T09:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.nursefly.com\/?p=752"},"modified":"2024-08-07T15:32:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T15:32:41","slug":"travel-nursing-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Nursing FAQ: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6 id=\"back-to-top\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Travel nurses are temporary workers under contract used to supplement staffing in healthcare facilities across the country. Most <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/\">travel nursing jobs<\/a><\/strong> are full-time and contracts traditionally last 13 weeks, but some are shorter or longer. Hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health systems, clinics and many other sites hire travelers to help them cover their scheduling gaps. Use this comprehensive Q&amp;A guide to find answers to the most frequently asked questions about travel nursing.<\/span><\/h6>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3c3b3d;color:#3c3b3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#how_do_i_start_travel_nursing\" >How do I start travel nursing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#how_do_i_write_a_winning_travel_nursing_resume\" >How do I write a winning travel nursing resume?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#how_far_in_advance_should_i_start_the_application_process_to_be_a_travel_nurse\" >How far in advance should I start the application process to be a travel nurse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_is_a_travel_nurse_recruiter\" >What is a travel nurse recruiter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_do_i_ask_a_travel_nurse_recruiter\" >What do I ask a travel nurse recruiter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_i_negotiate_pay_with_my_travel_nurse_recruiter\" >Can I negotiate pay with my travel nurse recruiter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_i_be_a_travel_nurse_as_a_new_grad\" >Can I be a travel nurse as a new grad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_i_travel_nurse_with_1_year_of_experience\" >Can I travel nurse with 1 year of experience?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_type_of_experience_do_i_need_to_be_a_travel_nurse\" >What type of experience do I need to be a travel nurse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#do_i_have_to_be_a_nurse_to_travel\" >Do I have to be a nurse to travel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#why_should_i_become_a_travel_nurse\" >Why should I become a travel nurse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_is_bad_about_travel_nursing\" >What is bad about travel nursing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_states_can_i_travel_to_as_a_travel_nurse\" >What states can I travel to as a travel nurse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#where_do_most_travel_nurses_go\" >Where do most travel nurses go?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#do_travel_nurses_fly\" >Do travel nurses fly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#how_long_are_travel_nursing_contracts\" >How long are travel nursing contracts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#is_travel_nursing_a_career\" >Is travel nursing a career?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#is_travel_nursing_stressful\" >Is travel nursing stressful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_you_cancel_a_travel_nurse_contract\" >Can you cancel a travel nurse contract?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#why_are_travel_nurses_needed\" >Why are travel nurses needed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#where_are_travel_nurses_needed\" >Where are travel nurses needed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#how_does_a_travel_nurse_get_paid\" >How does a travel nurse get paid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#how_often_do_travel_nurses_get_paid\" >How often do travel nurses get paid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#how_much_do_travel_nurses_make\" >How much do travel nurses make?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_is_the_highest-paying_specialty_for_travel_nursing\" >What is the highest-paying specialty for travel nursing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_travel_nurses_are_most_in-demand\" >What travel nurses are most in-demand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_is_the_highest-paid_travel_allied_health_job\" >What is the highest-paid travel allied health job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_is_a_bill_rate\" >What is a bill rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#do_travel_nurses_make_more_than_staff_nurses\" >Do travel nurses make more than staff nurses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#how_much_do_travel_nurse_recruiters_make\" >How much do travel nurse recruiters make?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_are_travel_nurse_stipends\" >What are travel nurse stipends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#are_travel_nurse_stipends_taxable\" >Are travel nurse stipends taxable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#how_do_travel_nurses_file_taxes\" >How do travel nurses file taxes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_do_travel_nurses_do_for_health_insurance\" >What do travel nurses do for health insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_travel_nurses_deduct_mileage\" >Can travel nurses deduct mileage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_i_travel_and_work_prn\" >Can I travel and work PRN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_travel_nurses_work_part-time\" >Can travel nurses work part-time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_travel_nurses_work_overtime\" >Can travel nurses work overtime?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_travel_nurses_work_close_to_home\" >Can travel nurses work close to home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#do_travel_nursing_contracts_include_housing\" >Do travel nursing contracts include housing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#how_do_travel_nurses_find_housing\" >How do travel nurses find housing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_travel_nurses_bring_pets\" >Can travel nurses bring pets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_travel_nurses_bring_their_families_with_them\" >Can travel nurses bring their families with them?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_a_travel_nurse_stay_as_permanent_staff_after_completing_a_contract\" >Can a travel nurse stay as permanent staff after completing a contract?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#how_does_vivian_work\" >How does Vivian work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#what_is_the_vivian_reusable_profile\" >What is the Vivian Reusable Profile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#does_vivian_offer_working_visa_assistance\" >Does Vivian offer working VISA assistance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_travel_nurses_file_for_unemployment\" >Can travel nurses file for unemployment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_travel_nurses_have_tattoos\" >Can travel nurses have tattoos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#can_travel_nurses_work_internationally\" >Can travel nurses work internationally?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-faq\/#do_travel_nurses_need_us_experience\" >Do travel nurses need U.S. experience?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_traveling_nurse_work\"><\/span><b>What is traveling nurse work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nursing consists of experienced nurses traveling to hospitals, clinics and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/explore\/\">healthcare facilities<\/a> across the country, filling in at various understaffed settings to provide patients with quality care. Travel nursing emerged in the 1970s in response to many facilities having a higher patient load than their current staff could handle. However, early work arrangements were informal, with travelers being hired on as staff for however long they were needed, then the nurses left when the need ended. Now, travel nurses sign contracts for a set amount of time to fill these temporary positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_start_travel_nursing\"><\/span><b>How do I start travel nursing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting started is easier than you might think. Check out Vivian\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nurse-career-tips\/\">Travel Nurse Careers: Is Travel Nursing Right for You<\/a> f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or some pros and cons of travel nursing. Once you have the required clinical experience, you\u2019ll find tons of places where you can find travel nursing jobs. However, Vivian Health is your one-stop-shop for travel nursing jobs because you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs\/landing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">browse 1,000s of jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/agencies\/?sortBy=agencies-prod\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100s of travel staffing agencies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a single profile. Click \u201cI\u2019m Interested\u201d on any job post to start chatting with a recruiter from the agency that posted the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_write_a_winning_travel_nursing_resume\"><\/span><b>How do I write a winning travel nursing resume?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-build-a-winning-resume\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a winning resume<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your next travel or staff nursing application should get the hiring manager\u2019s attention. You only have about 5 to 10 seconds to do it. Start with an attention-grabbing summary outlining your years of experience, most recent work setting and some strong action verbs about your experience for the position you\u2019re seeking. Always tailor your summary to match the job you\u2019re applying for so it highlights relevant experience. Then, list your work history going back 7 years, with the facility name, location, your job title, dates of employment and 3 to 6 bullet points detailing the hard and soft skills you used in this position that relate to the job you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_far_in_advance_should_i_start_the_application_process_to_be_a_travel_nurse\"><\/span><b>How far in advance should I start the application process to be a travel nurse?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Vivian-Studio-2338-Resized-scaled-e1685292327302.jpg\" alt=\"Vivian Studio 2338\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, seasoned travel nurses start looking 2 to 6 weeks before they want to start their next travel assignment. If you know you\u2019re ready to travel or will be soon, we recommend filling out an application so you\u2019re prepared to seize the right opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_a_travel_nurse_recruiter\"><\/span><b>What is a travel nurse recruiter?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nurse recruiters work for travel nursing agencies and act as your personal contact before and during your contract. They submit you to the hospital, health system or other healthcare facilities for approval and arrange interviews before starting. If you have any questions about a contract, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ask your recruiter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they\u2019re there to help you. During your assignment, travel nurse recruiters usually check in with you to ensure everything is going okay and provide assistance if you have issues at the facility. They\u2019re also responsible for letting you know if the hospital wants to extend your contract and for contacting the hospital on your behalf if you would like to stay longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_do_i_ask_a_travel_nurse_recruiter\"><\/span><b>What do I ask a travel nurse recruiter?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/questions-to-ask-your-travel-nurse-recruiter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">questions to ask your recruiter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throughout the whole process of finding and signing a contract. The most important questions about a job are pay, hours required, shift and duration of the contract. However, you should also ask a recruiter about the benefits associated with the agency and any clauses that exist in case of contract cancellation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_negotiate_pay_with_my_travel_nurse_recruiter\"><\/span><b>Can I negotiate pay with my travel nurse recruiter?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can negotiate your travel nurse pay with your recruiter. Depending on the contract, there may be room to advocate for yourself. Nurses can use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/salary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivian\u2019s salary tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to browse rates in their specialty and selected location and compare contracts across different agencies to learn whether a rate is fair. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/salary-guides\/nurse-salary-transparency\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salary transparency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to use this information as leverage in your negotiations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_be_a_travel_nurse_as_a_new_grad\"><\/span><b>Can I be a travel nurse as a new grad?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Nurse-graduate-Resized-scaled-e1668611685463.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, no. Most facilities require at least one year of experience, and most prefer two, especially for a high-acuity specialty. As a travel nurse, you\u2019re expected to hit the ground running, sometimes after only 4 to 8 hours of orientation on the unit. Most new grads don\u2019t have the experience necessary to be successful in a travel nurse assignment. Their lack of experience could also impact patient care and jeopardize their patients&#8217; lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_travel_nurse_with_1_year_of_experience\"><\/span><b>Can I travel nurse with 1 year of experience?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, travel nursing generally requires at least <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/why-do-travel-nurses-need-one-year-of-experience\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one year of paid clinical experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a nurse, though requirements may vary with different healthcare facilities. Some facilities or travel assignments may require more than one year of experience, especially for high-acuity nursing specialties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_type_of_experience_do_i_need_to_be_a_travel_nurse\"><\/span><b>What type of experience do I need to be a travel nurse?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the healthcare facility, you must have at least one year of recent experience in the specialty you\u2019re applying for, preferably in a hospital\/acute care setting. Recent generally means within the last 6 to 12 months. However, most facilities prefer two or more years of experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do_i_have_to_be_a_nurse_to_travel\"><\/span><b>Do I have to be a nurse to travel?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurses aren&#8217;t the only healthcare professionals who can travel. Vivian Health supports all types of traveling healthcare workers. Allied health professionals such as respiratory therapists, ultrasound techs, CT\/MRI techs, medical techs, rad techs, perfusionists, PTs and OTs, SLPs and many more can find travel positions on Vivian\u2019s jobs marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_should_i_become_a_travel_nurse\"><\/span><b>Why should I become a travel nurse?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Travel-nurse-driving-Resized-scaled-e1683064682153.jpg\" alt=\"Travel nurse\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming a travel nurse includes many perks. Great pay, the freedom to choose when you work and when you don\u2019t, exploring cool new locations, gaining new professional experiences and expanding your professional and personal network are just a few reasons why you should become a travel nurse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_bad_about_travel_nursing\"><\/span><b>What is bad about travel nursing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While travel nursing is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right career choice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for some, the many cons of travel nursing make it unappealing to others. Despite the many perks, you must consider the bad aspects to ensure you&#8217;re prepared for the realities of travel nursing. These include multiple licensure requirements, the numerous logistics of constantly traveling from one assignment to the next and varying pay rates that make budgeting challenging. Other cons include always being the new nurse on the block, being in unfamiliar environments at work and off work, getting stuck with the worst shifts and being scheduled to work holidays and weekends. Plus, loneliness, housing concerns, tax considerations and family constraints may impact your decision to do travel nursing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_states_can_i_travel_to_as_a_travel_nurse\"><\/span><b>What states can I travel to as a travel nurse?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can travel nurse in any U.S. state in which you hold a license. You can also apply for a license in other states or travel to other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/nurse-licensure-compact-states\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurse Licensure Compact states<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you hold a multistate\/Compact license. Some states have fast licensing, while others take months. Explore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/licensing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nurse licensure requirements by state<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Vivian and read our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-license-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing Your License for Travel Nursing Jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where_do_most_travel_nurses_go\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>Where do most travel nurses go?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there isn\u2019t a set place that\u2019s most popular among travel nurses, California has historically attracted many travel nurses due to the excellent patient ratio laws and the gorgeous year-round weather in most parts of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/california-location-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Golden State<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. California also boasts some of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/salary-guides\/high-pay-travel-nursing-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highest-paying travel nurse jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but a high cost of living often balances that out. Thus, smart travel nurses look at the compensation and compare it to the cost of living to make the most fiscally responsible decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do_travel_nurses_fly\"><\/span><b>Do travel nurses fly?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Travel-nurse-at-airport-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"First-time travel nurse tips\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Travel-nurse-at-airport-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Travel-nurse-at-airport-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Travel-nurse-at-airport-scaled-e1685283346168-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Travel-nurse-at-airport-scaled-e1685283346168-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Travel-nurse-at-airport-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Travel-nurse-at-airport-2048x1075.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Travel-nurse-at-airport-scaled-e1685283346168-705x370.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Travel-nurse-at-airport-1410x740.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether travel nurses fly depends on the situation. If time is a consideration, flying may be the best option since it\u2019s quicker than driving. Travel nurses might also fly if they don\u2019t enjoy road trips or traveling long distances alone makes them nervous due to safety concerns or the possibility of breaking down in the middle of nowhere. However, some travel nurses prefer to drive, so they have their own car for use on days off and enjoy taking the scenic route to their destinations to make memories along the way. They may also prefer driving so they can bring more of their belongings, or they\u2019re traveling with family and don\u2019t want to pay for the additional plane tickets or with pets who can&#8217;t fly. In the end, the decision is yours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_long_are_travel_nursing_contracts\"><\/span><b>How long are travel nursing contracts?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, assignments last 13 weeks. However, shorter and longer assignments may be available. Shorter-term assignments often exist in areas experiencing crisis situations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/what-is-a-travel-nursing-crisis-contract\/\">Crises contracts<\/a> may last 4, 6 or 8 weeks, but these can also vary. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-strike-contracts\/\">Strike contracts<\/a> are typically the shortest, sometimes lasting only one or two weeks. When a contract expires, a healthcare facility may ask you to extend if they still need help. Travel nurses can also initiate a contract extension if they want to continue working at the same facility and know there&#8217;s still a need for nurses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_travel_nursing_a_career\"><\/span><b>Is travel nursing a career?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely! Many travel nurses travel for years before returning to a permanent staff position, and some just keep traveling their entire careers. You gain so much experience as a traveler, and it\u2019s a great way to see the country. Despite the common misconception that travel nursing requires you to take a step back from your career development and advancement opportunities, there are plenty of ways travel nursing can help you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">develop your nursing career<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rather than putting it on hold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_travel_nursing_stressful\"><\/span><b>Is travel nursing stressful?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nursing can be stressful because you must have a great deal of flexibility and adaptability. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilities expect travel nurses to perform all the duties of their staff nurses, often with little orientation or training. Travel nurses must be comfortable working in extremely fast-paced, potentially chaotic environments. Always being in new work environments and locations away from friends and family can also increase stress levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_you_cancel_a_travel_nurse_contract\"><\/span><b>Can you cancel a travel nurse contract?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canceling a travel nurse contract depends on your contract. However, you should avoid cancellations unless there\u2019s a personal emergency or if you genuinely feel your license is in danger. Some contracts have no penalty if you give two weeks\u2019 notice, but others require complete fulfillment, or you may have to pay a hefty fee or be ineligible for rehire by the agency and healthcare system. If you\u2019re struggling with your assignment, reach out to your manager and recruiter to discuss options. Try your absolute best not to cancel a contract with little to no notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_are_travel_nurses_needed\"><\/span><b>Why are travel nurses needed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Were-Hiring-Resized-scaled-e1708643236618.jpg\" alt=\"nursing and allied health shortages\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All nurses can relate to the short-staffing issues that plague the industry. All specialties and types of facilities suffer from this problem. Travel nurses help fill these staffing holes while managers recruit and train permanent staff. Travel nurses are also used to cover maternity leaves or help out during an electronic health record conversion. Additionally, many hospitals and healthcare systems rely on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/what-are-local-agency-travel-nurse-contracts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> staff, another form of travel nursing, to help complete their schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where_are_travel_nurses_needed\"><\/span><b>Where are travel nurses needed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nurses are literally needed everywhere. Places with higher needs often pay a bit more. Less popular rural areas may also have higher rates. California is always hiring, pays great and offers safe staffing ratio laws that protect all nurses working in the state, but the cost of living can cut into your salary. Other states among the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/top-5-highest-paying-staff-rn-locations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highest paying staff locations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also often have a high demand for travel nurses. Choose your top five locations and determine how much money you need to make, then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check out the travel nursing jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> waiting for you to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_does_a_travel_nurse_get_paid\"><\/span><b>How does a travel nurse get paid?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nurses who claim a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/what-is-a-travel-nursing-tax-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">permanent tax hom<\/a>e<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a blended rate. This rate includes tax-free stipends and a taxable hourly wage. While the taxable hourly wage often seems low, the stipends make the pay much higher. Travel nurses who can\u2019t claim a permanent tax home can still take travel contracts and have a rate similar to a blended rate, but all their wages will be fully taxed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_often_do_travel_nurses_get_paid\"><\/span><b>How often do travel nurses get paid?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nurses are usually paid weekly by their travel staff agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_much_do_travel_nurses_make\"><\/span><b>How much do travel nurses make?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Money-Salary-Resized-scaled-e1666979314169.jpg\" alt=\"Salary\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Vivian Health\u2019s salary data, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-much-do-travel-nurses-make\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much travel nurses earn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> varies greatly, but the average weekly rate of travel nurses in May 2023 was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/salary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,240 per week<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While this weekly average has dropped since the high wages seen during the pandemic, it&#8217;s still higher than pre-pandemic rates. Plus, this is an average of all travel nursing roles. Some travel jobs pay much more and nurses who can take the tax-free stipends pay less in income taxes, pocketing more of their pay. Factors like facility, agency, specialty and local demand for nurses can greatly impact travel nurses\u2019 pay rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_highest-paying_specialty_for_travel_nursing\"><\/span><b>What is the highest-paying specialty for travel nursing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/salary-guides\/highest-paying-rn-specialties\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highest-paying RN specialties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for travel nurses often mirror those of staff nurses, but they can vary by location. In May 2023, the top five <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel RN jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> posted on Vivian with the highest weekly rates included labor and delivery, first assist, operating room, telemetry and pediatric nurses. You can also find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/salary-guides\/high-pay-travel-nursing-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high-pay travel nursing jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by factoring in location, experience, shifts, overtime, cost of living and various other elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_travel_nurses_are_most_in-demand\"><\/span><b>What travel nurses are most in-demand?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While certain travel nurse specialties pay more, other specialties may actually have a higher demand due to more job openings. In May 2023, the top five specialties listed among <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel RN jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Vivian Health included med surg, telemetry, PCU, emergency department and ICU nursing roles, making travel nurses in these specialties in high in-demand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_highest-paid_travel_allied_health_job\"><\/span><b>What is the highest-paid travel allied health job?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/salary-guides\/top-10-highest-paying-allied-health-specialties\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highest-paid allied health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> travel job can fluctuate as demand increases and wanes. However, comparing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/allied-health\/travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel allied health jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> posted on Vivian in May 2023, physicists had the highest pay at $8,259 per week. <\/span>The remaining top five highest-paying allied health roles during this period included perfusionists at $5,110 and jobs for CT, ultrasound and mammography technologists that all paid $5,000 weekly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_a_bill_rate\"><\/span><b>What is a bill rate?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/travel-nursing-bill-rates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the total amount the agency charges a healthcare facility per nurse supplied. The agency splits the bill rate into nurse pay packages, agency fees and costs associated with orientation, licensing fees, benefits, bonuses and anything else required to successfully put a nurse through travel nursing assignments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do_travel_nurses_make_more_than_staff_nurses\"><\/span><b>Do travel nurses make more than staff nurses?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/Earn-more-money-Resized-scaled-e1685292989697.jpg\" alt=\"Earn more money\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/travel-nurse-contracts-vs-permanent-nurse-jobs\/\">travel nurses make more money<\/a> than they would as staff nurses, with or without tax-free stipends earned by duplicating expenses to establish a permanent tax home. However, this always depends on the cost of benefits and pay for specific travel nurse assignments<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_much_do_travel_nurse_recruiters_make\"><\/span><b>How much do travel nurse recruiters make?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Glassdoor, the national average for travel nurse recruiters was $91,972 annually on September 15, 2022, when the latest data was available. This annual salary included base pay of $68,819 and $23,153 in additional pay, such as commission, bonuses and profit sharing. However, a recruiter\u2019s years of experience and the agency that employs them impact their salary. Learn more about how recruiters and agencies make their money in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/travel-nursing-bill-rates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Bill Rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_travel_nurse_stipends\"><\/span><b>What are travel nurse stipends?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stipend is another word for reimbursement, except agencies pay stipends up front each week in the travel nurses\u2019 paychecks. In the travel staffing industry, agencies generally use the term to describe tax-free pay for housing and meals and incidentals. In a travel pay package with a blended rate, a portion of your salary is taxable and the other portion is the tax-free stipends. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/salary-guides\/travel-nurse-salaries-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for stipends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, travelers must be able to claim a permanent tax home, duplicate their expenses between their permanent home and wherever their assignment takes them, and make their own housing arrangements. However, an agency can only pay so much in stipends, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsa.gov\/travel-resources\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSA rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for per diem work. The government determines this number, and staffing agencies can\u2019t exceed the maximum recommended amount without raising red flags.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are_travel_nurse_stipends_taxable\"><\/span><b>Are travel nurse stipends taxable?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, travel nurses who qualify for stipends don\u2019t pay income taxes on these stipends. However, you must be able to claim a permanent tax home and duplicate expenses to qualify. There\u2019s a lot of information to understand about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/understanding-travel-nursing-tax-rules\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel nurse taxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and tax rules change frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_travel_nurses_file_taxes\"><\/span><b>How do travel nurses file taxes?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may need a professional tax preparer to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/understanding-travel-nursing-tax-rules\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">file your travel nurse taxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even if you filed your own taxes prior to becoming a travel nurse. You must file in all the states you\u2019ve worked in throughout the year. While this is the same process as filing in your home state, a tax pro can keep you from being double-taxed by your home state and the state(s) of temporary employment. Your stipends are already deducted, so there\u2019s no need to itemize expenses that fall under the housing or per diem categories. However, you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">save receipts for these things in case you\u2019re ever audited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_do_travel_nurses_do_for_health_insurance\"><\/span><b>What do travel nurses do for health insurance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Insurance-Resized-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Professional Liability Insurance\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Insurance-Resized-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Insurance-Resized-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Insurance-Resized-scaled-e1685288501856-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Insurance-Resized-scaled-e1685288501856-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Insurance-Resized-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Insurance-Resized-2048x1075.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Insurance-Resized-scaled-e1685288501856-705x370.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Insurance-Resized-1410x740.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most agencies provide some form of health insurance for the travel nurses who contract with them. While few agencies offer free health insurance, many have reasonable costs for a single person. Other options include\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">state marketplaces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or 3rd party insurance merchants. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nursing-and-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nursing health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be a drawback of this career path, but always ask your recruiter about your health insurance options both during and between your travel contracts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_travel_nurses_deduct_mileage\"><\/span><b>Can travel nurses deduct mileage?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nurses can\u2019t deduct mileage if they receive tax-free stipends for housing and per diem expenses. However, if you\u2019re taking a fully taxed wage and traveling to your place of work, you may be able to deduct mileage depending on the current tax rules. Talk to a tax professional to see what you can and can&#8217;t deduct before considering a travel nursing career.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_travel_and_work_prn\"><\/span><b>Can I travel and work PRN?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can travel and work PRN if it doesn\u2019t conflict with your contract schedule or decrease your performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_travel_nurses_work_part-time\"><\/span><b>Can travel nurses work part-time?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most travel nurse contracts are full-time, meaning 36 to 40 hours per week. If you want to work part-time, local agency per diem contracts may be a better route. It doesn\u2019t have to be &#8220;local&#8221; to your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nurse-residency-rules\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">permanent tax home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many large cities and healthcare systems have managed service providers that staff a huge local float pool for hospitals to utilize. Because facilities use travel nurses to fill desperate staffing needs, part-time employment doesn\u2019t usually make sense for the facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_travel_nurses_work_overtime\"><\/span><strong>Can travel nurses work overtime?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Time-working-Resized-scaled-e1685293620262.jpg\" alt=\"Time working \/ schedule \/ overtime \/ OT\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether travel nurses can work overtime depends on the facility and the contract. While some travel nurses never have a problem working OT, some facilities won\u2019t allow travelers to work OT because they claim it\u2019s too much of an expense. However, OT rates vary significantly between agencies and hospitals, so make sure it\u2019s worth it before taking extra shifts. Some agencies only pay overtime based on your hourly taxed rate, which will be low if you take tax-free stipends. You can negotiate for a higher OT rate or take per diem jobs on the side.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_travel_nurses_work_close_to_home\"><\/span><b>Can travel nurses work close to home?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although the IRS doesn&#8217;t state the exact distance you must work from your home, most facilities require that you work at least 50 miles from your permanent tax home. However, this can vary. Some facilities have even longer distance requirements, such as at least 180 miles away, so check with your recruiter. You can still work as a traveler if your home is within the mileage radius. But you won\u2019t be eligible for tax-free stipends, so your wages will be fully taxed, which cuts into your net pay.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do_travel_nursing_contracts_include_housing\"><\/span><b>Do travel nursing contracts include housing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All agencies have differences regarding housing in their travel nursing contracts. Some agencies provide housing, while others add the housing stipend into your pay, allowing you to choose and pay for your own accommodation. If you take agency-provided housing, be aware that your paycheck will be much less than the agency initially quoted. The initial pay package quotes are gross income that includes stipends and hourly wages. Most agencies only pay you an hourly wage and per diem stipends if you opt to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/find-travel-nurse-housing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find travel nurse housing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_travel_nurses_find_housing\"><\/span><b>How do travel nurses find housing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many agencies offer to provide housing, but this could mean your stipends take a huge hit and your take-home pay suffers. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding your own travel nurse housing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is generally more economical, even if it requires more legwork. There are tons of resources and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/travel-nurse-housing-sites\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">websites for finding travel nurse housing<\/span><\/a> to help you<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_travel_nurses_bring_pets\"><\/span><b>Can travel nurses bring pets?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Happy-travel-pets-Resized-scaled-e1685289853264.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely! Many nurses travel with pets. If you\u2019re taking agency-provided housing, you must check in advance if they allow pets and if there are any breed restrictions. If you\u2019re <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finding your own housing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, simply look for apartments and rooms that allow pets. It\u2019s becoming more common for people to allow pets as they realize many nurses want to travel with their fur babies! Most places require a pet deposit (which may or may not be refundable) as well as a cleaning fee. There are also pet-sitting or pet-walking services, like Rover, that travelers utilize when in cities away from their homes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_travel_nurses_bring_their_families_with_them\"><\/span><b>Can travel nurses bring their families with them?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, many nurses <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nurse-with-family\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel with their families<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including partners and children. It helps to have a partner who can work remotely or takes seasonal jobs in various locations. When children turn school-aged, it can be tough to bring them along. Consider taking longer contracts in the same school district, homeschooling your children or only traveling during the summer months when school isn&#8217;t in session.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_a_travel_nurse_stay_as_permanent_staff_after_completing_a_contract\"><\/span><b>Can a travel nurse stay as permanent staff after completing a contract?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can stay as permanent staff after completing a contract as long as you don\u2019t have a limiting agreement with your agency. Some agencies still have clauses stating you can\u2019t take a permanent staff job in the area within a certain number of weeks or months after completing an assignment. Many nurses choose to sign on as staff after a contract because they loved the people and the location. Once you sign on as a staff nurse, you no longer receive stipends and must change your permanent tax residence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_does_vivian_work\"><\/span><b>How does Vivian work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivian isn\u2019t a travel nurse staffing agency but a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/faq\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketplace for healthcare professionals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to browse jobs with pay transparency. Click \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs\/landing\">Browse Jobs<\/a>\u201d to view available positions on our site. You can add filters found on the top of the page for specialty, location and job type, or browse through the featured cities, top-rated health systems, quickest recruiters, top-paying agencies or highest-paying travel locations using the tabs below. If you\u2019re interested in a job, click \u201cI\u2019m Interested,&#8221; which generates a chat with the recruiter\/agency assigned to the post. They should be able to answer any questions about the job and start the application process if you\u2019re ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_vivian_reusable_profile\"><\/span><b>What is the Vivian Reusable Profile?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Vivian-Profile-Resized-scaled-e1685293967690.jpg\" alt=\"Vivian Profile\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/vivian-updates\/introducing-universal-profile-your-passport\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivian Reusable Profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to complete your profile and view 1,000s of jobs from 100s of agencies with transparent pay rates posted using a single job application. Usually, when you\u2019re looking for travel nurse jobs, you must fill out applications with all the different agencies that you\u2019re interested in to see their job postings. If you decide to apply well in advance of when you\u2019d like to travel, Vivian keeps your information on file and stays in touch until you\u2019re ready to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does_vivian_offer_working_visa_assistance\"><\/span><b>Does Vivian offer working VISA assistance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivian doesn\u2019t offer working VISA assistance at this time. Because Vivian is a jobs marketplace and not an agency, we\u2019re never the employer. Thus, we aren\u2019t in a position to assist with working VISAs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_travel_nurses_file_for_unemployment\"><\/span><b>Can travel nurses file for unemployment?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but you must meet the unemployment requirements in your permanent tax home state to file. Additionally, the unemployment provider calculates your unemployment amount based on your taxable hourly wage. Your taxable hourly rate is likely relatively low if you receive tax-free stipends. Be prepared for lower-than-expected benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_travel_nurses_have_tattoos\"><\/span><b>Can travel nurses have tattoos?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most facilities still have a clause in their dress code policy that states you can\u2019t have any visible piercings or tattoos. However, you\u2019ll likely see both staff and travel nurses with clearly visible tattoos and piercings. Most facilities seem to tolerate them if they aren\u2019t offensive and if the piercings are subtle, like a single nose ring. But it ultimately comes down to unit culture and policy as to whether tattoos or piercings are acceptable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_travel_nurses_work_internationally\"><\/span><b>Can travel nurses work internationally?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer is yes; travel nurses can absolutely work internationally. However, Vivian only posts jobs in the United States at this time. Also, you must pass a fluency exam to claim you\u2019re fluent in another language. If you aren\u2019t fluent in another language, your options are limited to English-speaking countries. The United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia are popular with international travel nurses. Only certain travel nursing agencies have the capabilities to help place you in an assignment like this. The contracts tend to be a year or more and require a lot of paperwork and patience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do_travel_nurses_need_us_experience\"><\/span><b>Do travel nurses need U.S. experience?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, most travel job employers only hire nurses with recent U.S.-based clinical experience. However, some Canadian-trained nurses could find travel jobs within the U.S. if they were practicing in a similarly structured environment. Canadian nurses must <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/canadian-nurses-work-in-the-u-s\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meet minimum requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to work in the United States, including graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure in Canada and two years of nursing experience before passing the NCLEX-RN and completing other necessary steps for licensure in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/\">Browse travel nursing jobs<\/a> on Vivian after setting your specialty and preferred location to find the perfect match for your next adventure.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background-color: #124e3b; color: #fdfeff; font-size: 20px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; min-height: 30px; min-width: 120px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs\/landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclaimer: This article contains general advice. Policies and benefits vary from employer to employer. 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