Travel Nursing Jobs

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs are TNAA TotalMed RN (3813), Host Healthcare (3120), and Malone Healthcare - Nursing (3012).

As of Thursday, February 5th 2026, Vivian has 2,777 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $133 per hour.

As of Thursday, February 5th 2026, Vivian has 997 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average and up to $175 per hour for the highest-paying role.

As of Thursday, February 5th 2026, Vivian has 5,371 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $130 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Travel nurses are registered nurses who fulfill temporary roles at hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities around the world where there are often shortages. Travel nursing is a win-win: understaffed hospitals get the support they need, and travel nurses get the experience of exploring a new place. You can also get paid more doing it. Many healthcare professionals choose travel nursing for its perks, which can include competitive pay, tax-free housing and meal stipends, and travel reimbursement. When you consider total compensation, travel nurses tend to make more than a staff nurse.

You’ll need to be a Registered Nurse to apply for travel nursing jobs. At least one year of recent experience in the specialty that you are applying for is required, preferably in a hospital/acute care setting, and 2+ years experience is preferred.
If you’re already a licensed nurse, then you can work as a travel nurse in your state. Each state requires a license, and you can typically transfer your license from state to state for a fee. This process takes a few weeks. In accordance with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), a nurse that has a “compact license” can practice in any other compact license state without obtaining an additional license.

One of the advantages of travel nursing over many staff nurse jobs is that it is common to receive compensation in addition to your base salary like housing stipends, travel reimbursement, and meal stipends. If you’re able to claim a permanent tax-home, then you can be paid a blended rate, meaning your salary is taxed as ordinary income but your stipends are tax-free. When you consider this additional compensation and the tax savings, travel nurses can expect to make more than staff nurses.

Yes! Many travel nurses travel with their partners and children. It helps to also have a partner that can work remotely or seasonally. However, when children turn school aged this can be tough. Travel nursing with school-aged children can be made easier by taking longer contracts, extending assignments, or homeschooling your children. You may also be able to choose assignments that are during the summer months when most children have a break.