Hello, I am currently a CNA and a nursing student. After I do a year at my hospital, I will join the agency I’ve already decided on. I am looking forward to the travel nurse journey 😊
I'm an anesthesiologist assistant in the US about to go on my first travel contract. I found a lot that could be applied to my profession as well. Great video!
You could do home health nursing doing admissions. There’s a woman on RU-vid that says she makes 6 figures as an admission home health nurse and only work three days and see a handful of patients within those three days.
That's really great video! iam about to finish my last year in high school, I wasn't known about travel nursing before last year but since I've known about it I just cant stop watching videos about it and I think It's fits me so well I hope I could make it. and thanks for mention all the details and being honest keep going!💌
Can you talk more about income, how to register as business in terms of taxes, about different hospital charting systems, about the licenses like alberta or nova scotia getting reimbursed, as well all the ACL PALS etc things they ask for? Im an ER nurse and im frightened to start a travel nursing position because of paper charting alone since I am so used to working with EMARS
Hi there! Thank you for these questions. I can absolutely talk to you more about these things.If you are working with multiple agencies, it's worth incorporating yourself. But if you're only working with one client, then that might raise a flag with CRA so I suggest working with multiple agencies throughout the year. But of course, this isn't a legal advice--I suggest consulting with an accountant. Charting systems - each hospital will be different, so you just have to get used to asking the staff questions. You'll get orientation in each hospital, so you won't be completely lost. The orientation can be annoying since it's pretty boring. Paper charting is fun! It's much easier than electronic since it's basically "chart by exception." One of "day in the life as a travel nurse" video shows clips of paper charting so if you want to check that out. Licenses - it's not the hospital that will reimburse you. It's going to be the agency (if they do). Most agencies won't reimburse you. But, if you are incorporated, then you can expense these licenses as "business expense" so that will help lower your tax too when you file for it. I've never worked in Alberta. When I worked in Nova Scotia, they were granting free licenses to the RNs so I also didn't have to pay. But if I did, I couldn't have reimbursed it through my agency. ACLS/PALS/Certs - This will be facility dependent, and how desperate they are. Depending on your specialty, it looks good on your resume, and also you'll feel more confident going into your assignments. I took TNCC and CTAS to feel more prepared. Also, the costs for these can also be expensed if you incorporate yourself. So if you're planning to do this for at least two years, I think incorporation is worth it. But again, consult with an accountant! Overall, I know it can be a scary journey. But as an ER nurse, you've dealt with a lot scarier things than paper charting. If you know how to work with people, and do your job as a nurse, you'll be okay. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Thank you for this video and your transparency! I'm currently in my 4th semester in my BSN program and I'm slowly doing my research on areas that I want to venture on once I start working. This has inspired me to keep going despite the ups and down of of my nursing program
hello hello! Thank you so much for being here! if you have any questions about nursing/travel nursing/career in general, let me know and I'd really love to make more videos for you :)
@@EmilyPyke hi there! I worked with multiple agencies --- Priority, Blessed Hearts, Alio Health! I suggest going on Indeed and signing up for multiple agencies so that you can leverage the rate they give you!
Im considering doing an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing. I feel like my personality, care, and lifestyle aligns more with the medical field rather than architecture which is the degree I have. Still doing research, wish me luck!
I'm looking to do a nursing program so that I could eventually do travel nursing who knows maybe we might cross paths one day! I would love to get to know more about where you studied and how you got started on travel journey
Hi! I have a video on how to become a travel nurse. I don't talk about my education since I feel that other people have covered that topic pretty well! As long as you have a nursing degree + 2 years of experience in your specialty, I would say you could become a travel nurse wherever you want. Let me know if you have other specific questions!
A few questions: - What are the “assignments” like? Are they simple? - Since you take really long breaks, how do you remember all of the information? I’m really new to all of this, so sorry if my questions are off lol. I’m at the end of my senior year, confused about what I want to do in my life. I think nursing overall would be a safe bet, but I’ve looked into becoming a CRNA, anesthesiologist, NP, etc. (even started looking into real estate), and I think a travel nurse would be really cool, especially if there’s so much free time (which is what I value the most- that’s why medical school intimidates me). Traveling the world and focusing on my writing/creative side is so important to me, so I think this is so awesome.
Hi there! Thank you for watching and these insightful questions. 1. The assignments can vary depending on where you are and when you go. Mental health units and medicine units is fairly "simple" because they're pretty straightforward once you get used to it. Being in the ED is a bit more complex, but much more exciting. It depends on what you're looking for or craving for in your career. 2. Since I take really long breaks, I don't remember all the information. I make sure to review the most important things before my assignments so reviewing "emergency situations" and what I would do. You have plenty of resources when you become a nurse, and a lot of certifications need to be renewed every year or every couple of years. So you have those books with you and you can brush up on those things. This is ALSO why you have to have a solid foundation before you become a travel nurse (2 years on your desired specialty so the information can come back easy and fast). Try to get into hard-core situations like ED and ICU in your first two years as a new grad so you can be confident asap when you become a travel nurse. In my opinion, those are the two areas that will prep you the best. But of course, OR nursing, and other specialties are equally important and are in demand. Travel nursing would definitely give you the lifestyle that you want especially if you know what you value, which I love for you. When I was in grade 12, I didn't have that insight. All I cared about was my career. Being an MD/anesthesiologist can be fulfilling or rewarding if you're willing to sacrifice a lot of money and time in the beginning. You can always pursue the creative side on the side regardless of what career you choose. I always thought that MDs (in the hospital) had way less flexibility than nurses. Nurses' schedule #1 PRO is flexibility even if you're full-time. Anyways, hope this helps. What else would you like to know or see...maybe I can create more of those videos especially if it interests you! :D
Very good points, but i will quit my job soon and i will go back to travel nurse. Working at the hospital was the big mistake of my career. I want to work less, travel more and have a quality lifestyle. I know there is a lot of con but working for the gouvernement also has his con...I am tired working like crazy and not being reward for it.
Hello! So in my latest assignment, it's a 1 to 4 - 5. It really depends how much space there is. If there are no enough beds, the nurses don't have to take more patients.
Hey there! Thanks so much for sharing your experience! You were very pleasant to listen to! I’m also a Canadian RN working in the Telemetry/medicine unit, and I’m looking to travel nurse some time next year ; I was curious to ask you: 1. What was rural nursing like? I heard certain resources are not available such as the IV pumps that we use here? Please let me know, as that’s one thing that scares me about rural nursing , I hope it’s just a rumour 2. Are u considering travel nursing in the States any time soon?
Hi there!! Thank you so much. As for your questions, 1. I actually have a video on rural nursing, and what you can expect (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pIIUFuPjI3c.htmlsi=MO7TH3Lfas0C7QoO). There are IV pumps but I'm not sure about other places since I only worked in one organization. 2. And I considered it at one point, but for now, I'm not. Haha Let me know if you have other questions!
@@ThatBradyChick hi! Sorry if I wasn’t clear. I did say, “yes there are iv pumps but I’m not sure about other places” - so in the places I worked at, there was!
I was working full time plus 2 OTs per pay period. Our regular is 75 hours on a 2 week pay period, and anything after that is OT! And yes, 12 hours too.
tbh there’s nothing US travel specific agencies. As long as you have a license in the province you want to apply to, you should be able to get into agency you want. I pinned the agencies I worked with in Canada but I honestly don’t recommend them. I would just find one and shop around as you get more experience.
Hi! Yes, of course. I worked with the following agencies: Alio Health, Priority care, EZ Care, and Blessed Hearts Agency. They're all small agencies so the organization skills aren't up to par.
Hi love how you analyzed the topic. Am considering transitioning into nursing coming from a communication and administrative background. It is better to come into Canada an international student or Come in as a Caregiver. Also please, can you share agency that offer employment to international applicant as a caregiver. Thanks
Hi there! Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with coming to Canada as an international student nor a caregiver. I'm sure there are people out there who are better informed than myself. Good luck with your research and I hope you the best! Thank you for your comment.
hi jerine, did you have to do some sort of certificate before getting your first gig? I'm thinking about doing nursing and this video popped up haha. I was thinking about being a NP at first but I feel like this route isn't half bad either. Wondering how long it will take for me to get this kind of job after graduation. Thanks!
Hi there! It depends on what kind of nurse you want to be because each specialty will require different certifications. For instance, if you wanted to become an ICU travel nurse, you would need 1 - 2 years of ICU experience + critical care certification (which takes 6 months to complete). Same goes for ER, mental health, OR, etc. Completing the certificate will depend on the specialty you choose. Applying to become an NP would also require at least 2 years of full-time experience so either way you need that time (at least in Canada). Hope this answers your question!
Congrats. I’m going for my ABSN and I was wondering is it possible to start traveling nurse after graduation. Or do i need one year of hospital experience.
Hi there! Congratulations on that decision. I'd recommend doing a minimum of 1 year in your choice of specialty since you don't get a lot of orientation as a travel nurse. You only get 2 days of orientation sometimes, so they will expect you to know what to do as a nurse. As a new grad, I'd be terrified to become a travel nurse so I'd get as much experience as possible. Travel nursing will always be there! Never risk your license.
Hey! It really depends on how much you want to work. You can start looking as soon as you know when the contract is ending. And it takes about 1 - 2 months to start a new contract so the earlier the better. :)
What advice do you have for someone to stand out with less than 2 years experience? I have applied to about 10 travel assignments through 2 different agencies, in 2 different states (want to be near my boyfriend) and not gotten a single interview yet. I am very close to my 2 year mark now (1 year 9 months). I have a BSN, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIH, ENPC, and taking TNCC now. 10 applications and not one interview :( I know there are way more experienced ER nurses out there, but damn it's discouraging to feel like I'm not even being considered.
Hi there! I'm so sorry that you're going through this. I didn't think you'd have a hard time entering the travel nursing world. Is this in the US or Canada?
@jeriineniicole Actually, my recruiter just reached out the other day and let me know one of my certs (NIH) is actually expired! I thought it was 2 year but I got the 1 year one. I updated it and I'm sure that had something to do with it! Man I felt like an idiot! I'm in the US. Now that it's updated and I'm getting TNCC next week I think the hunt will go better!
Hey, I know you posted this a while ago, but what resources do you use to find jobs/contracts? Are you in touch with some specific agency/recruitor ? Thanks!
I used job posting websites like Indeed and just talking to my colleagues. If you're in the GTA, you can use agencies like 911, Blessed Hearts, Priority, and EZ Care.
So does Canada essentially just pay nurses more? Or is it just the Travel Agency you were with? Because I live in the states and I’ve never heard of anyone (so far) earning that much money. That’s insane but amazing lol !! I’m curious to know more .
Hi Rina! I'm not sure if Canada pays nurses more. I believe it's a combination of the travel agency and the location you go to. Remote areas don't attract as many nurses, so the pay will be higher. And we also get taxed a lot more. We don't have stipends like the US, although our accommodation is (usually) paid for. You also have the US dollar conversion too so that is automatically more. When I calculated the amount of $$ you'd get, it's quite comparable. Our full-time hours are also about 3-4 shifts a week. I've heard that nursing in the USA is so much better so I wouldn't move just for the $$. We do a lot more as nurses as well-- we don't have as many resources like ecg tech, lab techs, nursing assistants, etc. (Some hospitals do, but not many).
Hello Ms. Jerine! I hope you can reply to my comment. I am currently a sophomore in BSN in the Philippines and I want to go out of the country to pursue my nursing career, do I still have to go to a university in Canada after finishing my BSN and have already taken the NCLEX? I really wanna be just like u, a travel nurse... 🥹
Hi there! I believe there are bridging programs from the Philippines to Canada so you can use your credentials from the Philippines. What some of my colleagues have done is to apply to the US with your nclex/php credentials and once you're licensed in the US, then you can directly apply for a license in Canada! I don't have a personal experience with this since I only studied in Canada.
hmmmm i just did the math $75 an hour for 14 days is equal to $20,379 how? $20,379 divided by 14 days is $1,455.64 a day......if she does 8 hour shift thats $181 per hour 12 hour shift thats $121 per hour 16 hour shift its 90.97 and if she worked 24 hours its $60 .........let me know if my math is wrong
hi there! thanks for clarifying. So I actually made a mistake in the video because for that specific assignment, I actually started earning $90 per hour. and it’s for the *entire* assignment (and NOT two weeks) so that was my bad. anyways, here’s the breakdown of the paycheque: Oct 2 - 14: 4 x 12-hour shifts + 2 x 8-hr shifts (11.25 x 4 x $90) + (7.5 x 2 x $90) = $5400. Oct 15 - 28 12 x 12-hour shifts in total = 80 hours is regular time and the rest is OT rate which is 1.5x. 11.25 x 80 x $90= $7200 55 OT hrs x $135 = $7425 on calls (can’t remember the rate) total: $14,625 total overall: $20,025 there will be some discrepancy because of on call rates and also food allowance which was $40 per day. anyway, I hope this makes better sense! :)
Hi there! It honestly depends on which province you go to! So in Canada, there's not a lot of supply of travel nurses. So the pay rate is still pretty good!
@jeriineniicole Thank you! I am trying to follow your path. I hope my language skills will land me the big paying jobs. I am in the US, and the pay rate is decreasing. I am looking to do off-shore or international travel nursing.
