Travel Nursing Challenges: “Where Do I Find That Dr’s Number?”
Travel Nursing Challenges There are many travel nursing challenges; leaving new friends behind, negotiating contracts, finding housing, etc. One of the most frustrating for me is figuring out which physician I’m supposed to call, who I can’t call, which Dr’s prefer to be text’ed, etc. You would think that a hospital that frequently uses travelers would have some sort of quickie ‘cheat sheet’ for all of us newbies? Not necessarily the case. So how do you manage finding the appropriate number and method of physician contact? The first couple of weeks on the floor can be nearly overwhelming…even for this…
California Nurse Licensing Delays Frustrate Applicants
What’s going on with California Nurse Licensing? There has been a lot of news lately regarding the delays in licensure for nurses attempting to license in CA. What’s causing these delays? Who is this affecting? What’s Causing the Delay? According to the California Board of Nursing Website: “Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Board of Registered Nursing, we are experiencing some delays in processing applications. If it has been less than 90 days since your payment has cleared through your bank, please refrain from contacting the Board for application status. We are committed to continuing to provide quality…
F.A.Q.
Travel Nurse Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Find the travel nurse answers you are seeking from the industry expert the Gypsy Nurse. General Are there jobs out there for travel nurses who do not have a BSN but only have an ADN? I would advise going the BSN route. It is possible to get jobs with just an ADN, but it is becoming more and more difficult and will only get worse in the future. You will be a more attractive and competitive candidate if you just pursue the BSN. What do I need to know to be a travel…
Talking Travel Nurse Taxes: The Regional Traveler
Talking Travel Nurse Taxes – The Regional Traveler: What Happens When You Return Home Frequently During Assignments Written prior to tax reform 2017. Watch for future articles. Many travelers take assignments significant distances from their home but there are some that journey shorter distances, traveling within a few hours’ drive. These assignments allow the traveler to stay close to home, spend time with family, or attend to other priorities that preclude a long-distance assignment. Most staffing contracts design tax-free per diem payments for lodging and meals around a 7 day a week payment with the assumption that the regional traveler…
Talking Taxes: The Tax Home “Abandonment” Issue
Guest Article via Joseph Smith @ TravelTax.com Written prior to tax reform 2017. Watch for future articles. What is Tax Home “Abandonment”? How does tax home abandonment affect the Travel Nurse? What can you do to protect yourself? Joseph Smith from TravelTax.com helps make some sense of this confusing issue. Many travelers have asked us about recently updated agency policies that require a traveler to return home and either work locally or stay at home for 30 to 45 days every two years. The conversation goes along these lines: “You have been traveling for two years. You need to go…
A Travel Nurse Relocating to Australia: Trials and Tribulations
As a Travel Nurse relocating to Australia is a scary prospect. I’d thought I’d had greater culture shock in Miami, but starting my Australian nursing position changed my mind. Traveling halfway around the world with the uncertainty associated with moving to a new country can be overwhelming. Although Australia is an English speaking country, their English may not be your English. Beyond deciphering the accent, one must understand the slang and acceptable verbiage. Culture shock is inevitable. When you think of your experiences as a travel nurse, culture shock might be a way of life for you. It might be dependent on…
What?! There’s a Conference for Travel Nurses?!
Did you know there’s an Annual Conference for Travel Nurses (and travel medical professionals). If you haven’t heard about it you are missing out; I’m here to give you the ‘low-down’ the ‘scoop’ or whatever you want to call it! What is the Travelers Conference? According to the official website: “The Travelers Conference is held annually and has grown into the largest single gathering of healthcare travelers in the United States. Organized by volunteers who are themselves current or former travelers, the sole purpose of this event is to provide a relaxed setting that gives travelers an opportunity to network…