Pkorbs today launched its traveling nurse information website http://www.travelingnurseadvice.com. Becoming a traveling nurse has become a very attractive career move for existing nurses and those interested in becoming a nurse. There has never been a greater demand for travel nurses, as the NurseZone.com Website states "a well-qualified nurse with experience in a high-demand specialty can find an assignment almost anywhere in the United States throughout the year". Other countries such as the UK and Australia are currently experiencing a concerning shortage of nurses as well.
Being a traveling nurse attracts better pay conditions than a regular nurse, as the StudentDoc.com website mentions "Travel nursing usually pays $24-$35 per hour...Pay is higher in regions of the country with the highest cost-of-living: New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and other major metropolitan areas". The wage of a traveling nurse is determined by experience, and area of expertise. Further to this traveling nurses often receive 'completion bonuses' from their agencies simply for completing their assignment. The americanmobile.com website says these bonuses "can range from $500 to $6,000 for a 13-week assignment". In addition to the fantastic pay conditions, traveling nurses in the US usually receive medical benefits and a 401k plan as well.
Working as a traveling nurse provides nurses with the opportunity to see the world, and further their careers at the same time. The experience a traveling nurse receives is often viewed quite favorably by potential employers, and gives nurses the possibility of growing their resume in a short amount of time.
Traveling nurses are also in demand in times of natural disasters and times of war. These positions are obviously not for everyone, but do provide a unique opportunity to assist in providing aid and relief to struggling parts of the world.
The newly launched http://www.travelingnurseadvice.com website provides information and resources for traveling nurses, specifically in the US. In particular visitors are informed of what is required of traveling nurses, the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a traveling nurse and what to expect in terms of working conditions.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
traveling nurse
If you are a nurse who enjoys traveling, you may want to consider a travel nursing position. Many travel nurse placement agencies offer positions that range anywhere from four to thirteen weeks depending on the case. This type of position offers the opportunity to expand your horizons while obtaining more experience in your chosen field. In terms of compensation, the traveling nurses tends to make anywhere between 10-15% more than the staff nurse with incentives and bonuses added to the package.
For many nurses, being a travel nurse opens the opportunity to see parts of the country they would not ordinarily see in the course of normal employment. If you aren't able to travel because of children or financial obligations, you can still experience the thrill of being a travel nurse by accepting assignments closer to home. Of course, when you are able to do so, you can ask for assignments in other cities or states. That is one of the benefits of being a travel nurse with a placement agency: it leaves you in control of which assignments you accept. Unlike a staff position, you are not required to report to work every day as per a set schedule unless you are on an assignment.
When you are in between assignments, the choice is yours to accept or decline, and often times with a travel nurse, bonuses are paid to those who complete assignments. Are the assignments always in hospitals or nursing homes? That depends on the assignment, but the potential is also there for private duty. Some nurses prefer private duty cases, and in many cases, the pay is higher than it is in a facility-based assignment. Let the placement agency know if you prefer a particular kind of environment because they will try to accommodate you whenever possible.
The key role is to meet the needs of both the patient or facility and the nurse. The more comfortable the nurse is with the position to which she has been assigned, the easier it will be for her to perform her job. Travel nursing opens up many opportunities in the field, and for the nurse who is good at what she does, and not adverse to relocation, opportunities in other states as a staff nurse may be a thought to consider.
This is a good way to feel the waters and see if you like different scenery before making the permanent decision to move to an unfamiliar place. This type of position is not for everyone, but if you like to travel and try different things, this is the kind of position you will love. Not only will you see other parts of the country, you will experience a completely different world of individuality in the new people you will meet.
For many nurses, being a travel nurse opens the opportunity to see parts of the country they would not ordinarily see in the course of normal employment. If you aren't able to travel because of children or financial obligations, you can still experience the thrill of being a travel nurse by accepting assignments closer to home. Of course, when you are able to do so, you can ask for assignments in other cities or states. That is one of the benefits of being a travel nurse with a placement agency: it leaves you in control of which assignments you accept. Unlike a staff position, you are not required to report to work every day as per a set schedule unless you are on an assignment.
When you are in between assignments, the choice is yours to accept or decline, and often times with a travel nurse, bonuses are paid to those who complete assignments. Are the assignments always in hospitals or nursing homes? That depends on the assignment, but the potential is also there for private duty. Some nurses prefer private duty cases, and in many cases, the pay is higher than it is in a facility-based assignment. Let the placement agency know if you prefer a particular kind of environment because they will try to accommodate you whenever possible.
The key role is to meet the needs of both the patient or facility and the nurse. The more comfortable the nurse is with the position to which she has been assigned, the easier it will be for her to perform her job. Travel nursing opens up many opportunities in the field, and for the nurse who is good at what she does, and not adverse to relocation, opportunities in other states as a staff nurse may be a thought to consider.
This is a good way to feel the waters and see if you like different scenery before making the permanent decision to move to an unfamiliar place. This type of position is not for everyone, but if you like to travel and try different things, this is the kind of position you will love. Not only will you see other parts of the country, you will experience a completely different world of individuality in the new people you will meet.
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