The Pros and Cons of Pursuing a Career in Travel Nursing 

Nurses have been conditioned to feel bad about making the money they are worth. No other healthcare profession is like this.

I know several travel nurses who have a small RV so they get the stipend for housing but take their home with them! RV parks are usually much cheaper than hotels or apartments plus they have their own ‘stuff’ so no packing! Win! 👍🏼

current travel nurse advice to new grads- please get 2 years of experience before starting travel nursing

I survived my first week on my first contract! I only received 8 hours of orientation in a 64 bed ED that is super busy! Thrown into the most critical pod on my first 12 hour shift. Multiple PNB’s & critically ill patients! Definitely overwhelming and scary! Huge con 🤯 But I survived and I know it gets better from here, I hope! Lol.

Great video, thank you, Katherine! I'm a respiratory therapist taking prereq's that have aged out to go to nursing school and can't wait to get back on the travel circuit.

Greaet video! Travel nursing defintely has amazing flexilvity, make your own schedule with unlimited vacation time if done right 😎. We are also thankful for the the personal growth which travel nursing helped us explore.

I kept my staff job and did PRN so that I can have income in between contracts. Best of both worlds and with ACA I can keep my health insurance plan.

WORD!!!!! Dopest most positive nursing channel on RU-vid..

Im currently taking the prerequisites for my ADN program and you gave me a lot of motivation

My sister inlaw is a travel nurse and she made 120000 last year and had 2 months off

It is not insane, it is not kind of illegal, you are being paid your worth, therefore, you should not feel bad about it.

This was very helpful. Thank you.

Great video

I don’t see any cons for me 🤪 you’ve convinced me! I have heard the regular staff nurses are mean and unhelpful to travelers tho.

I haven’t had them put me in a place lately, feel like that was a thing of the past. You need to find your own housing.

I keep hearing how much travel nurses make but I am a travel mri tech and I don’t make much more then staff tech. I want my next contract in my home town so I can go home sometimes.

Thank you so much for sharing! Btw, for the rate you were contracted, are you an ADN, BSN, MSN?

🤔Critical Analysis of "Pros and Cons of TRAVEL NURSING" Transcript In the digital age, video sharing platforms like RU-vid have become significant mediums for professionals to share their insights and experiences. Nurse Katherine’s video, titled "Pros and Cons of TRAVEL NURSING", is a prime example of such an endeavor. Through the transcript provided, one can discern Nurse Katherine’s narrative approach, her credibility, the pros and cons of travel nursing she highlights, and the broader implications her insights may have for those considering the profession. Narrative Approach and Authenticity: Nurse Katherine commences the video with a personal touch, emphasizing her positive disposition. The engagement-driven style ("subscribe to my channel," "give this video a big thumbs up," "comment below") is typical of many RU-vid creators aiming to foster community and build their channels. While this approach aids in audience engagement, it does little to bolster her professional insights. Yet, her forthcoming candidness about her experiences and the contextual reference that this is the fourth in a series on the subject grants her credibility. Credibility and Perspective: Nurse Katherine candidly admits she is relatively new to travel nursing, which offers both fresh insights and potential limitations to her perspectives. While this might be seen as a limitation, her honest stance is commendable and reinforces her authenticity. Pros of Travel Nursing: The enumerated benefits range from the tangible, like better pay and housing stipends, to the experiential, like the joys of constant change and avoiding administrative tasks associated with permanent positions. Her emphasis on flexibility and the ability to experience different healthcare systems can be especially appealing to those looking for variety in their careers. Her unique position as a "local travel nurse" introduces a novel concept to those unfamiliar with the profession's intricacies. Cons of Travel Nursing: Nurse Katherine does not shy away from the challenges of travel nursing. Her discussion about potentially substandard housing, intense competition, fleeting opportunities for deep connections, limited orientation, and lack of job security paints a holistic picture. Particularly poignant is her emphasis on job insecurity; while she enjoys better pay, the uncertainty of the next assignment looms large. Broader Implications: Beyond individual pros and cons, her insights shed light on the healthcare industry. The pay discrepancy between a staff nurse and a travel nurse is substantial, suggesting a possible premium on flexibility and adaptability in healthcare. The mention of competition underscores the profession's popularity or perhaps a current trend or shortage in the healthcare workforce. Constructive Critique: While Nurse Katherine’s personal anecdotes and genuine approach enrich the video, her analysis could benefit from data or studies reinforcing her claims. Given that this video is part of a series, incorporating testimonials from other travel nurses or healthcare professionals could offer a richer, more diverse perspective. Conclusion: Nurse Katherine's exploration of travel nursing provides a valuable resource for nursing professionals considering this career trajectory. Her balanced approach ensures viewers receive a holistic understanding of both the challenges and rewards associated with travel nursing. As with any career-related advice, potential travel nurses should view her insights as a single piece in a larger puzzle. Engaging with broader resources, including community groups, can provide a fuller picture. For those interested in further exploring travel nursing, the Facebook group facebook.com/groups/Travel.Nursing.Answers.Advice.Tips is an excellent resource. Here, one can find answers, advice, tips, and mentorship to make an informed decision.

Thank you for the info! The flexibility sounds awesome! What do you recommend for health insurance? I don't want gaps, have 2 sons to cover and want to make sure it covers wherever I'm working.

Thanks for the great information. I have been a RN for 18 years. I have not worked in the hospital in many years. Ive worked in home health and case management/nurse educator roles (tele-health, remote jobs). I am researching trying to do some travel nursing. Is orientation always 1-2 days only? I feel like I could do it, but would need more than a day since I have been out of bedside hospital nursing for many years. I have the freedom at this point in my life to do something different, and I want to do this for 6 months so I can go to school full time for 6 months in a different career. In order to do that I would need to save money. I worked as a travel nurse years ago, back in 2006 and no one was nice to me, and they gave me the worst assignments every night. I worked nights and would have 7 acute patients all full care. I do not remember it fondly, but it wasn't the money that is being paid today. Would love to hear your thoughts, and honest feedback if you have the time to respond.

Totally a new grade's question. If I've already started to build my nursing levels, but I decide to do travel nursing for several contracts. When I come back from traveling, will I need to restart my nursing levels, or i can build upon the earlier credits? Thank you so much!

regarding job security, how scary can it be at the end of your assignment not knowing for sure what or when your next assignment will be? you would have saved a ton of money by the end of the assignment to give some leeway until finding the next one, so i don’t see a stress there

Contract work can be unstable sometimes because like you said, you don't know what's going to happen after a job is up, you basically live the gypsy life being on the road so much. I would say for a single person it's the way to go but if you have a family it can be hard sometimes. Also later if you apply for a job somewhere be prepared because some HR people will say you're a job hopper because you go from job to job when they have no idea how contracting works. They will judge you for sure.

I'm a little confused by the "ambulatory" travel contracts. They almost seem like they're looking for inpatient nurses. Clinic and urgent care contracts are posted as such. Also, have you gone between Cerner and Epic? If so, how easy is that transition?

Thank you for this information , I am currently looking into local travel nursing .. what happens with the housing stipend if you stay local?

Super interesting 🙌

Thank you for explaining travel nurse job. Btw, what is a crisis response?

Hi, I love your energy. ❤ what staff agencies do travel nurses or dr. use? Could you name of few?

Hi! I read your response to another comment where you said you work local as a traveler. Does your job have a be a certain amount of miles away from home to be considered a traveler?

How long have you been travel nursing? I've been doing it for 6 years and I've noticed some changes, especially since COVID.

CCU nurse here planning on going traveling for the first time since I graduated 1.5 years ago! Question: What do travel nurse’s spouses do (do they work part time, not work?)

As a traveling nurse , Will I be taxed in the state I work or the state I live in? Example if I work in California, newyork which payrate is higher will I Be taxed by those states or the state I live in?

It would be interested to know the difference in travel nursing between Canada and the US.

I recently had to give up welding due to a seriously Lung and skull injury from welding and motorcycle wreck starting nursing school in a few days is it really worth it? I was makeing close to 65k and never left my town is travel nurse pay that good?

Also, travel agencies don't like when you take off more than a couple of weeks.

Hii cathy what learning material did you use fir ur CMSRN exams

Wat about lab technician without experience,recently passouts!....

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Hi. Is there such thing as a per diem local travel nursing job?

If you only take a couple contracts a year do you still have health insurance that rest of the year through the travel nursing company?

How about getting health insurance? Do you have to get one on your own?

Could one become a travel nurse after aquring an ADN (on campus) then completing a BSN (online)

taxed a little differently? Can you elaborate

How are benefits with travel nurses?

Do you have paid vacation and paid sick leaves?

I'm in the process of Obtaining my ASN /LVN. and I want to Work in the E.R. and learn a lot..but then I want to possibly do travel nursing.....

How far do you commute every day?

By local travel nursing, are you driving 50 miles out from home to get stipends? Or are you closer to home? Looking into local travel nursing

Is it true traveling nurses are hated by the local nursing staff?

Penny?

What about health insurance ?

The first two weeks of any assignment suck.

Do you have to pay self employment tax on top of income tax?

I want to be pedtraican travel nurse

Does anyone has experience about transferring credit of RPN diploma to ADN in US?

I am planning to come in usa for nursing job please help me with agency

Can you do traveling nursing in different countries?

Do you get a regular pension being a travel nurse?

How come there is no job security? There is a greatest nurse shortage ever.

I've been a Travel RN for 4 years. You don't make 3.5x what staff make, that's not accurate.... If you live in the middle or and south of the country and travel in coasts area maybe. If you are from the coasts and travel in and to the coasts you're making 2x max what staff make and that doesn't take into account the cost of living and or overhead in general. I know travelers who can't save a dime. It's best works for two income house holds.

can my partner travel along with me

"travel nurse get paid .. insane amount, almost it is illegal to get paid that much " what would employers think when hear your comment. a ?

I need a nurse I need help my insurance don't cover my nursing if someone can come and help me I'd appreciate it and I will pay them

Can I do it internationally instead? ♥️

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The money is amazing and my ex told me I was entertaining men in the hotel room at night.😅😂😅 Why???

Nurses are not worth crap they all think they are worth a ton per hour but could be replaced by an iPad easily and would be a better experience.

Travel Med pro here. I hate it. Some places are very horrible. The money is good. The toll it took on my mental and physical health was not worth the money. On my current contract NOBODY talks to me. The only people that do actually treat me like crap. No thanks.

If you are not duplicating expenses, then sure... you make way more money... until you get audited... or cancelled...still prefer it any day over being staff.

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