{"id":3301,"date":"2019-11-05T16:46:50","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T16:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/?p=3301"},"modified":"2026-03-04T20:14:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:14:20","slug":"5-reasons-every-nurse-should-try-travel-nursing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/5-reasons-every-nurse-should-try-travel-nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Every Nurse Should Try Travel Nursing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Guest blog by: <a href=\"https:\/\/nursegrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NurseGrid<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Travel Nursing is quite the unique experience. We love encouraging nurses to try it at some point in their career, especially if they love to travel. It allows you to take the experience of nursing to a whole new level, see new places, and meet new people. It keeps the job fresh and allows you to grow in ways you couldn&#8217;t have imagined. O<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ur last guest blog,\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Travel Nursing: The Basics<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">explained<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0what travel nursing is.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here we\u2019ll discuss\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what makes travel nursing great!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are five\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unparalleled<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0benefits\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">only\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">traveling\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nursing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0professionals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">experience<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/5-reasons-every-nurse-should-try-travel-nursing\/#_1_Control_Over_Your_Time_Freedom\" title=\"\u00a01.\u00a0Control Over\u00a0Your\u00a0Time\u00a0&amp; Freedom\u00a0\">\u00a01.\u00a0Control Over\u00a0Your\u00a0Time\u00a0&amp; Freedom\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/5-reasons-every-nurse-should-try-travel-nursing\/#_2_Make_More_Money_Making_A_Difference\" title=\"\u00a02.\u00a0Make More\u00a0Money\u00a0Making\u00a0A\u00a0Difference\u00a0\">\u00a02.\u00a0Make More\u00a0Money\u00a0Making\u00a0A\u00a0Difference\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/5-reasons-every-nurse-should-try-travel-nursing\/#3_Professional_Growth\" title=\"3. Professional\u00a0Growth\u00a0\">3. Professional\u00a0Growth\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/5-reasons-every-nurse-should-try-travel-nursing\/#_4_Life_Experiences\" title=\"\u00a04.\u00a0Life\u00a0Experiences\">\u00a04.\u00a0Life\u00a0Experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/5-reasons-every-nurse-should-try-travel-nursing\/#5_Family\" title=\"5. Family\">5. Family<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_Control_Over_Your_Time_Freedom\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a01.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Control Over\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Y<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">our\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ime<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&amp; Freedom<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\nTravel nursing is known for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">giving<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nurses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0freedom.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The ability to choose assignment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gives<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nurses\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">flexibility<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to plan around special events, holidays,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">family needs that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the rigidity of a staff position may not afford<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead of swapping and hoping\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0shifts are covered while on vacation,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">assignment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are scheduled<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0around\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">future\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">event<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s \u2013 or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the event itself<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to take a month off and travel with friends? Travel nursing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gives you the freedom to make it happen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to stay in a great city longer?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s possible you can e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">xtend\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0assignment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">jobs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you want<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0when you want to take them,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enjoy the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0time you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0off in between<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ime\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and freedom are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0everything<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Travel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0nursing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">puts the control in your hands<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_Make_More_Money_Making_A_Difference\"><\/span>\u00a02.\u00a0Make More\u00a0Money\u00a0Making\u00a0A\u00a0Difference<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ssignments are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in facilities that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nurses to supplement existing staff<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the need\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">covering maternity leave or turnover,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">these<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0hospital\u2019s ability to run properly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">depend<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ent upo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">contingent labor.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Companies hiring travel nurses pay more\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">temporary labor, meaning t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ravel nurses are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">generally<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0paid more than\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">staff nurses. In California, travel nurses are paid exponentially higher<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with assignments\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reaching<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0upwards of $100\/hr.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The healthcare industry relies heavily on travel nurses as the dangers of short-staffing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">impact both nurses and patients.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">singlehandedly battling nurse fatigue and burnout, and decreasing the potential for patient injury, simply because you\u2019re\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">assisting fellow nurses\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">who<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0would be short<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">staffed without you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Good feelings and great pay await!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Professional_Growth\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. P<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rofessional\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Growth<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Travel nursing gives the opportunity to acquire more certifications through their agencies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and assignments<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s right \u2013 in addition to more freedom and money, you have the opportunity to open more doors to diverse options<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike full-time staff position<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0accumulate certifications,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">grow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0skill<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0set<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gain<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0experience\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">multiple electronic health record systems.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For your next assignment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or when you\u2019re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ready to settle into FTE,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the breadth of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your experience puts you at the top of the hiring list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_4_Life_Experiences\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a04.\u00a0<\/span>Life\u00a0Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nursing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0experience\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is the\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">life<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">experience you gain from location to location and facility to facility<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The value in becoming<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0flexible, learn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0new hospital systems, adjust<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to different work cultures, and coexist<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0numerous<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0different nursing styles\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">incalculably\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">valuable<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outside of work<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you can make new friends, sightsee, experience new food and culture<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 all<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">thanks to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your day job.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Family\"><\/span>5. Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one matters most to us<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Travel nursing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gives you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the ability to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">spend quality time with your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0family.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bring<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">them<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with you on assignment\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to experience\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">beauty and history<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of an unfamiliar U.S. city. Take<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0assignments in locations\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">near<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0distant relatives\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">don\u2019t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0see as often as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0want to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Travel nursing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">brings<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you closer to the people you love<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and can save you the extra expense of planned<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0vacations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Give travel nursing a try<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">start by shopping opportunities on trusted<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sites<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/nurse\/jobs\/search?link=nursegrid1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">erly<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you\u2019re ready,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">start slow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with a short assignment or per diem shift to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0see if\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">this lifestyle feels right for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. We look forward to welcoming you to our community and family of travelers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><strong>If you\u2019re new to Wanderly, welcome and thanks for stopping by our community for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/is-travel-nursing-hard\/\">travel nursing<\/a>. 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