<\/span><\/h3>\nSometimes, yes. Not every contract has room to move, but many do. Your leverage is strongest when your specialty is in demand, your start date matches the facility’s urgency and you can compare multiple offers at once.<\/span><\/p>\nRemember that negotiation is not only about the weekly number. You can also ask about guaranteed hours, reimbursements, bonuses, start dates, overtime and housing support.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Can I be a travel nurse as a new grad?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\nUsually not. Travel nurses are expected to work with minimal orientation, so most facilities want you to have at least 1-2 years of recent clinical experience before they will trust you in a traveler role. There are some high demand therapy and imaging tech roles that will accept less experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Can I travel nurse with one year of experience?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\nSometimes. In many specialties, one year is the minimum to be considered, but two years of recent experience often makes you more competitive and opens more doors. High-acuity specialties may expect more.<\/span><\/p>\nRelated reading:<\/span> Why Do Travel Nurses Need One Year of Experience?<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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