August 8, 2018

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Step #1: Determine Why Travel Nursing is Your Goal

Posted on August 8, 2018January 4, 2024 by The Gypsy Nurse

WHY Choose Travel Nursing?

If you aren’t sure why to choose travel nursing as your next career step, you need to sit down and really think about it.

If you’re not sure, here are some reasons why travel nursing is a hot career choice:

Flexibility

Travel nurse contracts vary in length, location, and in position. You can decide why you need a travel nurse contract and then decide where and when.

Time off work

Another huge reason why nurses choose travel nursing? Travel nurses can request in their contract for specific dates off of work or arrange complete contracts around personal time.

Meet new people and create new friendships.

Travel nurses have the opportunity to meet people and make friends from all walks of life while traveling. This is one of the most talked-about benefits that our travel nurse network group members rave about.

Experience new locations

Most travel nurses love exploring new places. Another great why for travel nurses is the fact that they can do more than spend a night or two in really exciting locations. Instead, they get to experience each place like a local!

Better pay

Lots of people ask why nurses travel far away from home, and this is a simple answer. Travel nurses generally make more money than staff nurses do. This is especially true if you’re willing to go to a “less desirable” location. Don’t be afraid of working a travel nurse contract off the beaten path. Some of the best experiences are those you never expect.

Expand your nursing skill set.

Most nurses know that having a varied skill set helps you long term. You will expand your nursing skills and develop new skills like organization, adaptability, and critical thinking.

Explore a location before settling down.

Many travelers choose travel nursing as a segue into a full-time job in a new location. Being able to scout out a new place before making a long-term commitment can be a huge perk.

More Reasons Why Nurses Travel:

A need or desire to be in a particular place for a period of time.
Family scattered across the country.
See the country
Broaden your children’s horizons.

Once you know why travel nursing is your choice for a career, you will be better able to communicate with your recruiters as you move through the next steps of the guide. It’s also going to make it easier for you to make a decision on the next contract location or agency selection.

In our Travel Nurse Guide, we will show you how to become a travel nurse step by step. Following our travel guide will help you be successful in your travel nursing career. If you have any questions that aren’t covered in the guide, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom of this page, ask them in Travel Nurse Network – The Gypsy Nurse, or use our website to search for additional content.

The travel nursing guide is best utilized in order, and the next step will be linked at the bottom of each page.

By The Gypsy Nurse

August 8, 2018

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Step #2: What Will You Get Out of Travel Nursing?

Posted on August 8, 2018July 24, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

The benefits of travel nursing vary depending on the person. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide what you want to get out of your travel nursing career.

To help guide you, we’re going to help you nail down what perks you want most in your travel nurse career. In order to effectively communicate with your recruiter, it’s important to know what is most important to you!

Remember that handy list on why you want to travel from Step #1? Let’s turn that page over and make another list. Brainstorm your personal wants and needs. Don’t worry about making it perfect right now. Just jot down everything you can think of that you could want or need out of travel nursing!

What You Can Get Out of Travel Nursing

When looking at your personal desires and considering what you can get out of travel nursing, it’s important to decipher between a need and a want. Needs are more pressing, while your wants should be items that feel more flexible to you.

Examples of Wants:

12 or 8-hour shifts
Teaching facility versus non-teaching
Small or large hospitals
Location
Overtime availability
100% guaranteed hours (Many people think every travel nursing contract has guaranteed hours–but a lot have some level of a call off policy)
Types of housing available

Examples of Needs:

Salary
Shift
Time off during your contract for non-negotiable events (weddings, baby showers, etc.)
Health insurance
Start date

As you can see, some of these items could go on either list. So, how do you determine what benefits you really need to glean from travel nursing?

You will have to weigh the pros and cons.

Let’s walk through some example scenarios:

You might want to start on September 1st but need to be finished with a contract by a certain date due to a family event in a different state than the contract.

You might want to be in California but most importantly need to be somewhere on the West Coast because your daughter is expecting her first baby.

Now that you have a brainstorm list go back through it and highlight items that are true NEEDS. This list can also change over time! When you are ready, you can return to the introduction or move forward or back using the article links below.

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By The Gypsy Nurse

August 8, 2018

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Step #3: Where and When Are You Willing to Go

Posted on August 8, 2018July 24, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

Where to Start Travel Nursing?

Sometimes this is the most intimidating question. Some travelers are completely open to location and willing to go wherever there is a need. Others want a specific location for a variety of reasons. There is no right or wrong place to start travel nursing.

Know your Restrictions

If you have some restrictions on where you can work as a travel nurse, or a specific timeline, you have a little planning to do. Keep in mind that for your first assignment, you might have to be a little more flexible. Being open to locations will make it easier to find your first contract.

Weather Factors

Do you want to avoid extreme weather? That would mean no Minnesota in the wintertime. Many travel nurses will follow ‘summer’ and will not accept a wintry destination. On the flip side, others love winter sports and will choose locations that provide the maximum possibility of enjoying them. If you aren’t sure where to start travel nursing, a winter contract in a colder state will be sure to have higher rates and openings!

Licensing

Now that the nursing compact is much larger, a lot of nurses have more options on where they can start travel nursing. If your home state is not compact, you will need to take that into consideration when you are planning where you will work as a travel nurse.

Family

Another consideration might be family. If you are a non traditional travel nurse and travel with kids or have kids at home, where you can work as a travel nurse might be more limited. Once again, remember that your first compact might not be quite as close to family as you would prefer, but most of the time you can get within several hours of anywhere you need to be.

Facility

The type of hospital may also play a factor. Will you work for a rural hospital? How about a teaching facility? Is Magnet status a factor? Do you prefer a Level II Trauma hospital? Depending on your experience, it might be more or less scary to start travel nursing at a certain type of facility.

Amenities

Perhaps you have an ailing family member and want to be close to a major airport if a family emergency arises. Will you be unhappy if you’re in a small town and don’t have a major shopping mall? Does small town living drive you to madness? Cities make you dizzy and disoriented? Only you know where you are comfortable.

Always try to keep an open mind! You might not check all of your boxes, but every assignment is a new experience, and somewhere you didn’t think you would love might surprise you.

Have you joined our Travel Nurse Community? Follow the link and join today for even more travel nurse tips and advice.

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By Amber Pickler

August 8, 2018

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Step #4: Understanding the Myths

Posted on August 8, 2018July 26, 2023 by Amber Pickler

The Truth About Travel Nursing

Travel nursing myths are abundant. As in any career, it’s important to be able to make an informed decision. Here, we will break down some common travel myths and counter them with the truth about travel nursing.

Travel Nursing Myth #1:

Travel Nurses make $10,000 per week (or some other outrageous amount).

The Covid 19 pandemic definitely skewed the perception of what travel nurses actually make. It is hard to say for sure what an “average” rate for a travel nurse is because so many factors play a role. Explaining travel nurse pay can be tricky because it’s not as simple as saying, “travel nurses will make $100 per hour.” Location, cost of living, the desperation of the unit, and even the season can affect what a travel nurse makes.

A travel nursing myth that goes hand in hand with pay is how our housing works. Often it is assumed that travel nursing agencies are putting their nurses in lavish rentals, but the truth is most travel nurses find housing themselves. Often this housing can cost 1.5 to 2 times the amount of normal housing in the area. This factors into how your pay is broken down because each area of the country has a max amount you can receive as a housing stipend. There are some tax home requirements that have to be adhered to receive these housing benefits at a tax-free status. You can read more about housing here.

Another consideration when discussing pay is that travel nurses generally do not receive paid vacation or paid sick leave. They are like other contract workers, and when they need personal time off, they take it without pay—a significant benefit difference and downside from typical staff nurses.

Myth #2:

Travel Nurse companies choose where you will go.

The truth is that a travel nurse has complete control over where they go. This travel nursing myth makes it sound like the system is militant in its decisions, and that is simply not the case. Obviously, there is a supply and demand factor. Generally, travel nurse agencies will post a listing of current openings, and the travel nurse will consider the options and tell the recruiter which locations they are willing to go. A good recruiter will try to find a nurse placement in a desirable location for the travel nurse.

Myth #3:

Travel nurses have to move every 13 weeks.

The standard travel contract is for 13 weeks. That does not mean that you will have to move at the end of the contract. Many travel contracts offer extensions, and others will contract for more than 13 weeks.

There are tax home considerations regarding being in a location for extended periods of time, generally around the one-year mark. Consult with your tax professional to make sure you are practicing within the law.

Myth #4:

Travel nurses are all young. I’m too old to be a travel nurse.

This travel nursing myth could not be further from the truth!

There is no age limit for a travel nurse. There are a variety of groups that travel. Young nurses will travel before they start families because they have the freedom to do so without any other obligations. Many travelers will begin a travel career after their spouse retires or their children are grown.

It’s highly recommended that a nurse obtain at least two years of experience in his/her specialty before exploring a travel nursing career.

Myth #5

You can’t travel with family or pets.

This is entirely untrue. Many nurses travel with a spouse, friends, pets, and children. There are additional considerations if you travel with your family, but that depends a lot on how many children you have, their ages, and their educational needs. For some ideas on how to make travel nursing with a family work, check out this article.

Pets can be a challenge to travel with, but it isn’t impossible. It’s important to inform your recruiter if you plan to travel with family or pets so that these considerations can be accommodated.

What other travel nursing myths have you heard? Post in the comments, and let’s dispel all of the travel nursing myths.

Have you joined our Travel Nurse Community? Follow the link and join today for even more support and resources.

You can return to the introduction or move forward or back using the article links below.

By The Gypsy Nurse

August 8, 2018

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Step #5: Know Your Deal-Breakers

Posted on August 8, 2018July 24, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

It’s important to know and understand what your deal-breakers are so that you can communicate this during your travel nurse contract negotiation.

First, let’s define what is meant by the term deal-breaker.

Know your Deal-Breakers

deal breaker (plural deal breakers) An issue which causes a relationship (especially in business) to fail.

– Wiktionary

Example Deal Breakers

One popular deal breaker is usually pay. At the bare minimum, your weekly take-home pay will need to cover your expenses on contract and at your tax home. Figure out what your minimum pay is and stick to it!

Another deal breaker might be time off. If someone important to you is getting married, having a baby, or is visiting from far away, it is absolutely reasonable for time off to be a deal breaker in your travel nurse contract negotiation. Just remember to be up front with your hiring manager and recruiter about the dates you need!

Define your Deal Breakers

Remember all of the notes you took about your different needs and wants? It is time to take those out and decide what your deal breakers truly are for travel nursing contracts. While you might get lucky every once in awhile, it is highly unlikely you will get everything you want in every travel nursing contract.

We discussed Determine Why You Want to Travel, What You Will Get Out of Travel Nursing, and Where You Are Willing to Go. Go through your notes and determine which items you simply cannot live without.

Highlight or circle your DEAL-BREAKERS so they are easily identifiable. You will want to refer back to these during your early travel nurse contract negotiation discussions with your agency/recruiter.

Re-visit your list frequently and re-evaluate if those items are truly deal-breakers. What may seem of utmost importance right now may change.

What are your deal breakers when negotiating a travel nursing contract? We would love to hear in the comments!

Have you joined our Travel Nurse Community?

Follow the link and join today for even more support and resources.

You can return to the the introduction or move forward or back using the article links below.

By The Gypsy Nurse

August 8, 2018

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Step #6: Building Your Travel Portfolio

Posted on August 8, 2018July 24, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

Keeping track of travel nurse paperwork can be a nightmare! Last minute requests for items that you may or may not have easy access to while on the road can be annoying to both you and the recruiter. Avoid having any issues with your travel nurse paperwork by being organized and having everything easily accessible.

Build your Travel Nurse Portfolio

Over the years that I spent as a Travel Nurse, the one thing that consistently impressed my recruiters was my level of organization. Building your Travel Portfolio is an important step in becoming a successful Travel Nurse. At the beginning of each assignment, you will go through a travel nurse credentialing process, so be sure to update your files every so often.

Once you have selected which companies you want to provide with a profile, the next step is to start the application process. For the initial application, you will likely only need your work history and certifications. However, it is handy to have your health information on file for when you start the credentialing process.

EXPERT TIP: Save all of your Travel Nurse paperwork into a .pdf file and save as a .zip folder. This process, although time-consuming the first time, will make it a breeze to apply with new companies as well as making a lasting impression on your new recruiter. You can also use a Google Drive folder if you are comfortable with that. Remember to store this digital information on a secure, password protected site.

Checklist:

Completed Application

Many times this is online. I have had my recruiter complete the application for me in many instances from the information provided in my resume.

Resume

For the purpose of travel nurse paperwork, your resume can be simple and straight forward because your recruiter will usually have to input it in a generic system to submit you. Make certain to list the agency as well as the hospital for previous contracts. Your recruiter will need the agency information for employment checks. For additional tips on writing your resume check HERE

Immunizations / Physical

Tetanus
Varicella
Hepatitis B
Most recent TB Test or Chest X-ray (if indicated)

Covid-19 Vaccine and Boosters
Influenza (during Flu season, this is generally mandatory)
Childhood immunizations

Annual physical forms will be provided by your agency once you secure a contract.

Licenses and Certifications

BLS
ACLS
Any other nursing certifications
All active nursing licenses (if you have hard copies)
Drivers License (for I-9 verification)
Social Security Card or Passport (for I-9 verification)

Contact information for two or more references. Most recent job and 1-2 managers are preferred.

Staying on top of all of the travel nurse paperwork is a lot of work to begin but once it’s completed, keeping it updated regularly will save you tons of time and effort when applying for p ositions in the future.

If you have a company or recruiter ask for information or documents that are not listed on this file, please let us know in the comments!

Have you joined our Travel Nurse Community?

Follow the link and join today for even more support and resources.

You can return to the the introduction, or move forward or back using the article links below.

By The Gypsy Nurse

August 8, 2018

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Step #7: Research Travel Nurse Agencies

Posted on August 8, 2018July 24, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

How to Research Travel Nurse Agencies

There are several factors in determining what agencies to work with. As you learn how to research travel nurse agencies, keep in mind that you need an agency that you can trust, that has the benefits and services that you want and need and can accommodate your deal breakers.

Get Travel Nurse Agency Referrals

Before you start Googling or calling random agencies, ask for recommendations from your travel nurse friends or on the Gypsy Nurse Facebook Network. Choosing a travel nurse agency is about more than what agency shows up on a search first, so be thoughtful about this step.

Read Travel Nurse Agency Reviews

When you are researching travel nurse agencies, start at our Review Page. If you have completed a contract, make sure to fill out an agency review to help the next travel nurse trying to research travel nurse agencies.

Check Our Yearly Rankings

Here at Gypsy Nurse, we have the most comprehensive agency review program in the industry. We hired two top independent market research firms to create and conduct a yearly survey of our travel nurses to help with choosing a travel nurse agency. You can see all of our current and previous rankings here.

Make Agency Contact

When you have a list of several companies that you want to pursue, then you can start making calls. If you have a specific recruiter that you want to contact make this clear on your initial contact with the agency. Make certain to note if someone directly referred you to the agency, because they might be eligible for a referral bonus.

It’s not recommend signing up with job boards when choosing a travel nurse agency as you will be bombarded with phone calls/emails from these sites. We recommend that you connect directly with the agencies that you are interested in after doing some individual research. The Gypsy Nurse Job Listings allow you to search and apply with ONLY the company that you are interested in!

Interviewing the Agency

When you interview travel nurse recruiters (yes, YOU will interview THEM), it’s important to address your questions in the order of importance to you. If a company isn’t able to meet your deal-breakers, it probably isn’t worth your time or theirs to continue. Make sure to find a recruiter who will be patient and in depth with explaining things like pay, especially for your first contract. Travel nurse pay can be very confusing. Make sure you understand your pay and then you can diagnose your pay package more effectively.

Keep in mind that not all recruiters have the same style or approach. If you have positive experiences with a company but are struggling to connect with your recruiter, don’t be afraid to ask for a different recruiter! Part of learning how to research travel nurse agencies is learning how to interview recruiters and find your best fit as well.

EXPERT TIP:

VET YOUR CHOSEN COMPANY/RECRUITER VIA THE GYPSY NURSE NETWORK BY ASKING FOR SPECIFIC FEEDBACK ON THE AGENCY OR USING THE SEARCH OPTION AT THE TOP OF THE GROUP.

How to Research Travel Nurse Agencies – Interview the Agency

Potential Questions for Choosing a Travel Nurse Agency

PAY
- Ask the recruiter first and foremost to explain the company’s pay structure
- What is the Average Pay? Low/high amount for specialty based on location.
- Missed shift penalties and ability to make up shift
BENEFITS
- What benefits are offered? Health insurance, 401K, paid time off, holiday pay, overtime pay, bonus, sick time, travel reimbursement, license reimbursement, etc.
- If they offer a 401k match, how long until the traveler is vested?
HOUSING
- What options do you offer for Housing?
- Does the agency offer furnished housing/stipend/both?
- Here is where you will ask about any housing details or options that you want.
- Do you pay for parking? This is especially important in a large city i.e. San Francisco
- How early can I move into my housing? How long at end of contract do I have to move out?
- Will you provide pet-friendly housing?
CONTRACTS
- Do they contract in all states, one state or in a particular area of the country?
- Do they have ‘exclusive’ contracts? Where?
- Are there penalties for early termination of contract? What are they?
- What is the notice given if a hospital cancels a contract?
- If you’re looking for a transitional contract that will turn into permanent, ask if there are penalties/or exclusion clauses for you or the hospital. Any non-compete clauses you should be aware of?
OTHER
- What is the structure of the company? Does the recruiter do everything for you (housing, time sheets, contracts, etc) or are there separate people for these duties?
- How often does the recruiter ‘check-in’ with you during contract?
- Is there someone who will answer calls during off-hours if you find yourself in a bad situation at work during nights or weekends?
- Last but not least….make sure to ask about your specific Deal-Breakers and anything that is on your want’s/needs list.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the questions to ask when choosing a travel nurse agency, but hopefully it will get you started!

Create Your Profile

It’s time now to narrow down your choices to about three companies that you want to fill out paperwork for and potentially work with. It is common in the travel nurse industry to have your profile with several companies. Once you have your choice of companies narrowed down, it’s time to submit your profile to them. If you find other companies you want to work with later on, you can always add more. Working with too many companies can get confusing and overwhelming, so it’s usually easier to pick a few recruiters and companies that you really like.

Make sure that you take notes on what each company offers (or have them email the information to you) to refer back to. Choosing a travel nurse agency is a lot of work up front, but once you are set with your favorites, it gets much easier.

Are there other questions that are on your list when you research travel nurse agencies? Is there something that you want to ask but are not sure if it’s appropriate? Post your thoughts or questions in the comments below, and I will try to address them.

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By The Gypsy Nurse

August 8, 2018

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Step #8: Submission of Your Profile

Posted on August 8, 2018July 24, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

Travel Nurse Application Submission

It’s time now to submit your travel nurse application for the agencies that you are interested in. In Step #7: How to Research Travel Nurse Companies you narrowed your preferred companies list down to three or so. Now it is time to apply for travel nurse jobs!

The Travel nurse application process is a bit different than the standard job application. You will fill out an “application” with the agency, but then to actually apply for travel nurse jobs, your recruiter will have to “submit” your profile to each job need.

YOUR PORTFOLIO

In step #6 we discussed Building your Travel Portfolio. Now it’s time to put that portfolio to work.

If you already have your profile finished it’s a quick step to simply email the completed profile to the recruiter in .pdf format or via Google Drive. Your recruiter should let you know ASAP if there is anything else they need to complete your profile and submit your travel nurse application for jobs.

EXTRA’s

Some agencies may require skills testing before allowing you to apply for travel nurse jobs. This is simply to verify your ability within your speciality. These “tests” take 20-30 minutes to complete and are usually pretty straightforward for experienced nurses.

CONFIRMATION

When the recruiter confirms that all of your paperwork is complete, they can officially start submitting your travel nurse application! By now, you have hopefully discussed where you would like to go, what type of pay you are looking for, and any other important details. Your recruiter can send over a list of jobs, and you let them know which ones you want to submit for.

Due to the fact that most travel nurses work concurrently with several agencies when searching for their next contract it is VERY important to make it clear to your recruiter(s) that they are NOT to submit your profile to any hospital without your prior approval. This is imperative to make clear to the recruiter. It can be very frustrating and appear unprofessional to receive a phone call for a job interview you are not prepared for, so just make sure your recruiter is communicating with you. Ask them to simply confirm when you are submitted, so you know to be watching for a phone call!

HOSPITAL SUBMISSION

It’s perfectly acceptable to be submitted to several hospitals at the same time. You should keep notes on which company has permission to submit you to which hospitals. Keeping track of this information makes it easy to follow-up with the correct recruiter.

TRAVEL NURSE APPLICATION EXPERT TIP

It is okay to let your recruiter know you are working with other agencies! This is to be expected, and a good recruiter will be professional about it.

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By The Gypsy Nurse

August 8, 2018

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Step #9: Working With Your Recruiter (s)

Posted on August 8, 2018July 24, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

The Travel Nurse Recruiter

Building and maintaining a solid relationship with your travel nursing recruiter is an important aspect of your professional career. Whether searching for a job or happily employed, maintaining a good relationship with your travel nurse recruiter keeps your options open. One important fact to remember is that your relationship with your recruiter is a professional one. It is okay to have a fun and friendly relationship, but make sure that your decisions aren’t made out of concern for offending your recruiter.

Communication

Communication is key to building a good relationship with your travel nursing recruiter. Keep your lines of communication open, and be especially responsive when you are actively looking for jobs. Make sure they know the easiest way to get in touch with you. Travel nursing is a competitive market, and when a job becomes available, it is beneficial to you and your recruiter to act quickly, and knowing the quickest and easiest way to contact you eliminates any potential communication barriers.

If you’re actively looking for a position, check in every few days to update your status and see if they have anything new. Recruiters generally work with dozens of travel nurses, and if they don’t get back right away, they aren’t ignoring you. They just have a busy schedule. Take initiative and contact your recruiter instead of waiting around for them to call you. Make it a point to keep up with your recruiter at least once a week, whether you stay in contact via e-mail or telephone.

Honesty

Being honest with your recruiter is crucial. First, be upfront with your recruiter before they start looking for a position for you. Refer back to your deal-breakers and make certain that your recruiter knows and understands what they are.

During your contract, if there are issues (no matter how small), make certain to touch base with your travel nursing recruiter and inform them. Let them know that you are/are not able to handle the situation at the present but want them to be aware.

Your recruiter’s job is to help you find a position that suits you. They cannot ease worries of which they are unaware, and they cannot fix something that they don’t know is broken. Open and honest communication with your recruiter will help you find the right job more efficiently.

Keep your travel nursing recruiter up-to-date.

Your recruiter is your ally in helping you find a suitable job. Notify them of any changes or updates made to your resume as soon as you make them. Have your skills and experiences changed? Keep your recruiter informed and ensure you stay on top of their list of desirable candidates.

When you become unavailable for a job, inform the recruiter. Don’t hide your unavailability in fear of hurting your recruiter’s feelings. Remember, this is a business relationship. Be pleasant and inform them that you look forward to connecting with them when the current contract is finished.

Maintain the Relationship

Once you land a new job, keep your best travel nursing recruiters in the loop. Check in with them once in a while. A good recruiter should touch base with you a few weeks before the end of your assignment, even if you took an assignment with a different company. It’s important to maintain a good relationship once established. You never know when you or a close friend will need their assistance. Keeping that bond will make the recruiter want to spend the time and effort to help you down the road. For some additional tips on travel nurse recruiter relationships, check out this article.

Referrals, not gifts

It is a kind thought to want to get a thank you gift for your recruiter. Referrals are the best way to thank your travel nurse recruiter for helping you get where you want to go. Don’t worry about gift baskets or thank you cards. Good referrals equal better business for your recruiter, and many companies offer referral bonuses for referring a qualified candidate.

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Need help finding a reliable travel nursing recruiter? Our Facebook group can help with that!

WHY Choose Travel Nursing?

Flexibility

Time off work

Meet new people and create new friendships.

Experience new locations

Better pay

Expand your nursing skill set.

Explore a location before settling down.

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Licenses and Certifications

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