Travel Nursing
Earn a Living and Travel at the Same Time
A travel nurse provides relief for hospitals, clinics, and other short staffed healthcare facilities all over the country that are struggling with nursing shortages. As a travel nurse working with a staffing agency like Barton Healthcare Staffing, you get to pick where you work and how often you work, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a flexible lifestyle while providing high quality patient care.
Travel Nursing Resources
Travel Nurse Salary Outlook
The average travel nurse salary has evened back out after the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, but even though hourly rates for travel nurses have cooled down from the all-time-high they experienced during the pandemic, this should be no cause for panic. Travel nurses have historically always had higher annual earning potentials than permanently employed nurses.
Tips For First Time Night Shift Nurses
Nurses are in higher demand now more than ever before, and this demand doesn’t sleep. If you’ve just booked your first ever assignment covering the night shift and you’re wondering what to expect, look no further! Barton Healthcare Staffing asked experienced night shifters how they prepare for night shifts and is sharing their expert survival tips with you—including how to create a night shift nurse sleep schedule that works for you.
3 Travel Nurse Housing Options For Your Next Assignment
When you work with Barton Healthcare Staffing, you receive a housing stipend to put toward your travel nurse housing accommodations, and you get a whole travel team on your side, devoted to guiding and assisting you to not only find housing options, but also to help you decide which option is the right choice for you.
Getting a Mortgage: Tips for Travel Nurses
When it comes time for you to buy a home as a travel nurse, you may run into some unique challenges, as a multiple-week contract looks to mortgage underwriters as having unsteady employment.
Travel Nursing for New Graduate Nurses
Travel nursing requires experience at the bedside—and while you may not have that at the moment, there are some things that you can do to prepare yourself for when you’re ready to get out and explore the world while helping patients as a travel nurse.
How Taxes Work As A Travel Nurse
As a travel nurse with BHS, you are a W-2 employee- not an independent contractor, meaning that you don’t have to worry about filing taxes quarterly. Still, it’s important to understand how tax deductions and tax-free stipends work as a travel nurse.
A Day in The Life Of An OB Nurse
Many people refer to an OBGYN nurse position as “the best job ever.” While the job certainly has its benefits, it also comes with challenges. Contrary to popular belief, the role involves much more than “sitting around and holding babies all day.” Find out what a day in the life of an OB nurse entails.
Professional Development Tips: 5 Ways to Improve Your Nursing Skills
Learning is a lifelong endeavor—no matter how confident you are in your knowledge and abilities, there’s always room for improvement. This is especially true for travel nurses and other healthcare professionals, as medicine constantly evolves with the discovery of new ways to treat patients and diagnose diseases.
2024 Travel Nursing Jobs Outlook
If you’re a registered nurse (RN) who’s looking for a change of pace from retirement or a permanent job, travel nursing jobs are a great way to see new areas of the country, work in different practice environments, and potentially make more money.
Ready to Start Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment?
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Job DetailsDuration: 13 weeksStart Date: ImmediatelySchedule: 8a - 6p shifts for 4 days per week with some occasional night call coverageResponsibilities:• Assist in surgical procedures alongside 2 RNs• Handle orthopedic, ENT, neurology, colonoscopy, and OB/GYN patients• Review and manage patient information and surgical... View This Job
Psychiatric Nurse – New Mexico
Job Details:Start Date: ImmediatelyDuration: 13 weeksSchedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (7am-7pm)Requirements:• 2-3 years of psychiatric nursing experience• Ability to practice independently• BLS certification• Active New Mexico or Compact nursing licenseApply now to learn more about this travel job and others with Barton Healthcare... View This Job
Emergency Room Nurse (ER) – California
Job DetailsDuration: 13 weeksStart Date: ImmediatelySchedule: 12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) for 3-4 nights per weekResponsibilities:• Provide emergency care to patients of all ages• Handle stroke cases• Assist with patient transfers for serious pediatric cases• Work in teams with another... View This Job
Medical Surgical Nurse (MedSurg) – Oregon
Job DetailsStart Date: ImmediatelySchedule:• Three 12-hour night shifts per week (7 PM - 7 AM)• Flexibility for weekend coverage as neededResponsibilities:• Provide care exclusively in the 19-bed Medical/Surgical Unit• Manage patient care for a diverse population, including pediatric inpatient care and swing-bed skilled nursing... View This Job
Medical Surgical Nurse (MedSurg) – Oregon
Job DetailsStart Date: Immediately Schedule:• Three 12-hour night shifts per week (7 PM - 7 AM)• Flexibility for weekend coverage as neededResponsibilities:• Float between the ICU and Med-Surg units• Provide care for patients of all ages, primarily adults• Participate in morning huddles and coordinate patient... View This Job
Job DetailsStart Date: ImmediatelySchedule: 12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) for 3-4 nights per weekResponsibilities:• Provide care for pediatric and postpartum patients• Assist with decompressing the labor and delivery unit• Precept new staff as needed• Float to Med-Surg or L&D if... View This Job
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Do I need any extra training from additional nursing programs to be a travel nurse?
A: Nope! Travel nurses are simply permanent nurses that decided they want to travel around the country for a living. There is no additional training needed.
Q: How do I become a travel nurse?
A: That’s an easy one! Simply fill out the form on our homepage and a recruiter will get in contact with you.
Q: Who do I contact if I have questions?
A: You have a few options. First of all, your recruiter will be available to help you at any time, even when you are on assignment. Listed below you’ll find some of our great resources.