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10 steps to become a travel nurse

Scrubs

Have you met a travel nurse in your unit? If so, you might have heard their stories of adventure, traveling, fun and wondered how you can become a travel nurse. The good news, is any nurse can become a travel nurse. What are the benefits of being a travel nurse?

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What is a Nursing Compact License? A Simple Guide for Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

Being a travel nurse comes with a lot of freedom, but it also means figuring out different licensing rules in each state you work. The Nursing Compact State License, or Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), makes this easier by letting you work in multiple states with just one license.

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Satisfaction Guarantees? Data Reveals What Motivates and Retains Traveling Nurses 

Daily Nurse

Traveling Nurses: The Value of Pay, Place, and Perks Pay was the top motivator when selecting a travel assignment at 26%, followed closely by location at 20%. As the data shows, pay, place, and perks are a few of the best ways to retain and attract these talented nurses. The post Satisfaction Guarantees?

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The Nurse Licensure Compact: Who Benefits Most From Multistate Licenses?

Nurse.com

The Nurse Licensure Compact ( NLC ) is legislation that allows nurses to have one license to practice in multiple states, which seems like it would be more than helpful in states and regions experiencing a nursing shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors. Yet, not all 50 states belong to the NLC.

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Travel Nurses Need To Be Prepared for Anything

Nurse.com

“I watched a lot of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ and I thought, ‘How awesome would it be to travel and see the world and go to Seattle, maybe meet a McDreamy,’” she joked, citing the popular Seattle-based show’s fictional surgeon. But being a travel nurse is not a walk in the park. Challenges for Travelers.

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Why Do Travel Nurses Get Paid More?

The Gypsy Nurse

Ever wondered why travel nurses seem to pull in higher paychecks than staff nurses? Travel nurses step into specific roles that fill urgent gaps or cover high-need areas, which means hospitals and agencies often pay a premium for their flexibility. That’s where travel nursing agencies come in.

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Understanding Your Travel Nurse Pay Package: A Simple Breakdown

The Gypsy Nurse

Ever wonder how travel nurses make good money while exploring new places? If youre thinking about becoming a travel nurse, understanding your travel nurse pay package is key. What is a Travel Nurse Pay Package? Travel Nurse Base Pay What is Base Pay? Theyre often tax-free!