| The greatest benefit of taking a job as a traveler is | | | | no benefits other than a bonus or travel |
| you can see other places in the country, or the world if | | | | reimbursement. The difference in benefits is usually |
| you choose and get paid more than a staff nurse | | | | because of the size of the company, as smaller |
| does. Aside from the pay, nurses get a chance to | | | | companies will not have large packages but do offer |
| work with doctors and other nurses from different | | | | more of a personable and family-like atmosphere that |
| backgrounds, which is just as enriching as the new | | | | some nurses desire. |
| location they get to explore. | | | | More and more the standard for bonuses and travel |
| Nurses who consider traveling, will enjoy the fact that | | | | reimbursement is becoming a flat fee, rather than a |
| they can travel with pets, spouses and even their | | | | per mile or negotiated amount. Many companies offer |
| children. Many couples who are in the medical field get | | | | up to $500 for travel, while others give a standard |
| travel contracts together, so they are both able to | | | | $500 to $1000 at the beginning of each new contract, |
| make an income at the same hospital. Pets are almost | | | | regardless of the miles traveled if any. This allows a |
| always allowed while traveling and a recruiter is usually | | | | company to budget easier and puts more money in |
| prepared to provide or find housing that allows a nurse | | | | the pockets of those who are interested in renewing |
| to have pets. The pet deposit is usually provided by | | | | or extending with the same hospital. |
| the nurse as well as any upgrade to the standard | | | | Travel nurse contracts are usually from 4 weeks to a |
| housing, such as a second bedroom or additional | | | | whole year, with the standard being a 13-week |
| furnishings. If a nurse wishes to find their own housing | | | | contract. If the hospital needs the nurse longer they will |
| for the contract an allotment is given along with the | | | | usually extent the contract, if not once possibly many |
| standard hourly pay and meals and incidentals. | | | | times. This makes it a little easier if traveling with |
| A nurse looking at various travel nurse jobs will find | | | | children or other family members who want jobs or |
| that there are companies who provide a great | | | | volunteer positions. |
| benefits package, such as a rental car, luxury | | | | Travel nursing is a wonderful option for nurses who |
| corporate housing, insurance and bonuses. Nurses | | | | would like to see the country and make more money |
| should discuss the benefits they need while | | | | while working. The benefits can usually be negotiated |
| interviewing each company to see if they are a good | | | | to satisfy the nurses need for financial security and |
| fit, prior to completing the endless paperwork. While | | | | great location. Traveling is one of the best ways to |
| some recruiting companies have a huge benefits | | | | meet other people and enjoy their culture, making |
| package, others may offer a better rate of pay and | | | | money doing is the cherry on top! |