Travel Nursing - The Best Of Both Worlds

By now you've probably accepted the fact that following your dreams comes with a lot of sacrifices, including long work hours and low pay. But don't worry; there is an option that offers both compensation and flexibility: travel nursing. There are many different companies and organizations who are hiring RNs to go on assignments across the globe. They usually offer competitive salaries as well as travel benefits. Many companies are now also offering 401(k) plans and other perks.

When you start looking for work as a travel nurse, it is important that you do so by contacting the organization directly. Most organizations send out resumes to potential candidates, so if you are interested in joining their team then contact them and ask to be interviewed. You can search the Internet for travel nursing opportunities, but remember that the only way to get hired by a travel company is to be invited to an interview.

One thing you will have to think about before going on assignment is how long you want to plan your departure from home. There are companies that offer one-week assignments, and others that offer several month assignments. The work is rewarding and you might actually get to see the world while you earn a living, but it is important that you carefully review the contract before signing. You want to make sure that you are going to be making enough money to cover all of your expenses while on assignment. You should also think about how this will affect your personal life. A lot of people go on vacation for weeks at a time, but never considered spending that much time away from their jobs.

Travel nursing can be an incredibly rewarding experience if you like experiencing new things and seeing the world. If you really want to get out there and see the globe while making money, this is an option that will be well worth your time. [ARTICLE END]

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The World Is Your Playground . . . And The Medical Profession Is Your Game! Posted by stevie_sandridge on Thu, 09/01/2008 - 11:03

Travel nursing is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there will be over 83,000 new travel nurse jobs in 2008.