Required education
ADN or BSN
Average annual salary
$45k–$108k
Attributes
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Structured
Follow a routine that allows you to anticipate and prepare for every situation.
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
You’ll have the freedom to decide when and where you work, and enjoy a constant change of scenery and perks, like housing and transportation.
What you’ll do
Collaboration
You’ll work with doctors to develop care plans.
Documentation
You’ll learn how to use a variety of patient recordkeeping systems.
Education
You’ll teach patients and families about disease prevention and overall wellness.
Examination
You’ll assess and diagnose patients.
Treatment
You’ll administer medication and fluids and help with assisted living and mobility.
Where you’ll work
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Outpatient care centers
How to become a Travel Nurse
01
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN.
03
Work as a Registered Nurse for a year.
04
There’s no specific Travel Nurse certification.
You’ll still need to become certified in any other area of expertise you want to specialize.
05
You’re ready to work as a Travel Nurse.
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Become a member of a Travel Nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
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