{"id":3556,"date":"2020-12-29T11:07:43","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T11:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/?p=3556"},"modified":"2026-03-04T19:57:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:57:13","slug":"become-a-travel-nurse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/become-a-travel-nurse\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Travel Nurse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1522199710521-72d69614c702.jpeg\" alt=\"A Travel Nurse\u2019s Suitcase\" width=\"752\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1522199710521-72d69614c702.jpeg 752w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1522199710521-72d69614c702-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1522199710521-72d69614c702-600x399.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a nurse, the chance that you have heard the two magical words \u201ctravel nurse\u201d is highly likely; it&#8217;s literally everywhere you go.&nbsp; At work, you probably work with travelers, and you probably get emails daily with recruiters trying to entice you into diving into the travel nursing jungle. If you spend any time on social media, it\u2019s highly likely that you see plenty of travel nursing ads, as there is not shortage of them all over the internet &amp; social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, the thoughts that come to mind when you hear those two words are something like this.&nbsp; Thoughts of Wanderlust, whether or not it\u2019s a sustainable career path, and (if you&#8217;re a mom or dad) if your family would enjoy this incredible lifestyle.&nbsp; Whatever your feeling may be, we at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wanderly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hope this blog answers all the questions you have about how to become a travel nurse and whether you should jump in now or jump in later. Good luck and remember to stay open minded throughout this process.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/destinationwhywanderly\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Destination Travelcare Chooses Wanderly<\/span><\/a><\/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 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#Why_are_Travel_Nurses_Important\" title=\"Why are Travel Nurses Important?\">Why are Travel Nurses Important?<\/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\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#Characteristics_You_Need_to_Be_a_Travel_Nurse\" title=\"Characteristics You Need to Be a Travel Nurse\">Characteristics You Need to Be a Travel Nurse<\/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\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#What_are_the_Education_Certification_or_Credential_Requirements_of_a_Travel_Nurse\" title=\"What are the Education, Certification, or Credential Requirements of a Travel Nurse?\">What are the Education, Certification, or Credential Requirements of a Travel Nurse?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#Certification\" title=\"Certification\">Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#Experience\" title=\"Experience\">Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#Expertise\" title=\"Expertise\">Expertise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#What_Do_Domestic_and_International_Travel_Nurses_Do\" title=\"What Do Domestic and International Travel Nurses Do?&nbsp;\">What Do Domestic and International Travel Nurses Do?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#Domestic_Travel_Nurses\" title=\"Domestic Travel Nurses\">Domestic Travel Nurses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#International_Travel_Nurses\" title=\"International Travel Nurses\">International Travel Nurses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#What_is_a_Travel_Nurses_Working_Conditions_Like\" title=\"What is a Travel Nurse\u2019s Working Conditions Like?\">What is a Travel Nurse\u2019s Working Conditions Like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#Travel_Nurses_Salary_and_Benefits\" title=\"Travel Nurse\u2019s Salary and Benefits\">Travel Nurse\u2019s Salary and Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/become-a-travel-nurse\/#Start_Travel_Nursing_Now\" title=\"Start Travel Nursing Now\">Start Travel Nursing Now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Travel_Nurse\"><\/span><strong>What is a Travel Nurse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you\u2019re a nurse &#8211; you obviously know what that is.&nbsp; A travel nurse is just as simple as it sounds &#8211; a nurse who travels. &nbsp; Travel nurses travel around the United States 13 weeks at a time, helping the nation\u2019s hospitals provide excellent patient care while enjoying all the incredible things the United States of America has to offer.&nbsp; So whether it\u2019s California for its beaches and incredible weather (California has literally everything), Florida for unlimited sunshine, Colorado for the mountains, or you just want to make more money and improve your skills, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nursejournal.org\/travel-nursing\/how-to-become-a-travel-nurse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel nursing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is quite the incredible field.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we talked about all the great things travel nursing has to offer, well get a little more technical about what a travel nurse is.&nbsp; Travel nurses help nurses ensure they<\/span><b> meet all of their staffing ratios with seasonal spikes, leave of absence and\/or maternity leave. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;The busiest time of year for the travel nursing industry is Flu Season, as hospitals bring in travel nurses to help with the spikes in absences that come with the flu season.&nbsp; So if you are looking to become a travel nurse, start shopping around August\/September. You can build a profile on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wanderly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our marketplace for travel nurses, and start applying.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Travel_Nurses_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why are Travel Nurses Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nurses are an important part of the care team at a hospital.&nbsp; Their main function to a health system is bridging the gap between supply and demand in the hospital and healthcare industry.&nbsp; As we all know, there is a national nursing shortage. This only increases the need for more travel nurses throughout the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nurses help hospitals in the following ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase their likelihood of better patient outcomes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide higher quality of care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow for greater staffing flexibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase cost efficiency&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve patient satisfaction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet nurse to patient standard ratios (in some states, mandatory ratios that are law)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_You_Need_to_Be_a_Travel_Nurse\"><\/span><strong>Characteristics You Need to Be a Travel Nurse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Adventurous&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nursing can and will take you all over the country, and quite possibly, the globe. If you are not up for that kind of adventure, then it may not be for you. A travel nurse has to love the idea of adventure and be excited about experiencing the unknown. It should excite you to know that every assignment will be in a different place, with different people, and with different activities and experiences to have!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Quick-Learning<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A travel nurse has to be able to pick things up quickly. There will be a new layout, new policies, a new electronic medical record, and new people on every assignment. These cannot be something that intimidate you nor can they be something you are not equipped or experienced enough to handle. You have to be able to grasp new knowledge fast.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tough<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursing is not easy, and travel nursing most definitely is not either. You have to be tough in nursing, but especially in travel nursing. You have to be tough while you are negotiating your contract. You have to be tough while leaving family and friends behind for an assignment. You have to be tough trying to navigate the new facility. If intense experiences bother you or you have difficulty being alone, travel nursing is not for you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Flexible<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A travel nurse must be willing and enjoy being flexible with their schedules. You will have start dates, licensing, work schedules and travel dates that change on a moment\u2019s notice. You have to be okay with that, and honestly, embrace the idea that the change is meant for a reason and is probably a good thing. If a set-in-stone schedule is what you need, that is okay, but travel nursing may not suit you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/sad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Ways to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder for Traveling Healthcare Providers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Education_Certification_or_Credential_Requirements_of_a_Travel_Nurse\"><\/span><strong>What are the Education, Certification, or Credential Requirements of a Travel Nurse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1453847668862-487637052f8a.jpeg\" alt=\"Image Of A Skull At A Medical School\" width=\"755\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1453847668862-487637052f8a.jpeg 755w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1453847668862-487637052f8a-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1453847668862-487637052f8a-600x397.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certification\"><\/span><strong>Certification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A travel nurse is required to have an active <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/nurses-first-solutions\/\">Registered Nurse<\/a> license<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most facilities will only accept a<\/span><b> Bachelor\u2019s of Science in Nursing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a travel assignment. That means you must attend a four-year school for a Bachelor\u2019s degree if you are starting from zero licensure or certifications. If you are an LPN or vocational nurse, there are other accelerated programs you can participate in to obtain your Bachelor\u2019s of Science in Nursing degree.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List your certifications on your travel nurse resume at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wanderly<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experience\"><\/span><strong>Experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have obtained an<\/span><b> active RN license<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must complete a minimum of one year of experience on your unit, but most facilities want to see that you have two years of nursing experience before taking an assignment. You have to be able to hit the ground running in that same unit in a new facility.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expertise\"><\/span><strong>Expertise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, for specialty floors and units, there may be certifications that are also required. For example, <\/span><b>ACLS, BLS, or a PALS certification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can always obtain licensure in another state and further certifications, if necessary.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Domestic_and_International_Travel_Nurses_Do\"><\/span><strong>What Do Domestic and International Travel Nurses Do?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1576765974497-b41831d52f83.jpeg\" alt=\"Nurse Administers Vaccine To Patient\" width=\"757\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1576765974497-b41831d52f83.jpeg 757w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1576765974497-b41831d52f83-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1576765974497-b41831d52f83-600x397.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelnursingcentral.com\/members_only\/international.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">domestic and international travel nurses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do the same job. They are travel nurses. They take care of patients and they act as active participants in the healthcare team of whatever facility they visit, collaborating with other healthcare professionals. However, there are some differences when it comes to what they will experience on those assignments and the length of time they are expected to be there.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domestic_Travel_Nurses\"><\/span><b>Domestic Travel Nurses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic travel nurses are travel nurses that will stay in America for their assignments. They have a ton of options when it comes to locations, but will be able to stay in one country, work with the same agencies and recruiters they chose in the past, and can decide when to take time off in between 13-week assignments. They still take care of patients and they are an active participant in the healthcare team of whatever facility they are at collaborating with other healthcare professionals, but do not have to worry about language barriers or visas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking about being a domestic travel nurse? Get started on <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wanderly<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Travel_Nurses\"><\/span><b>International Travel Nurses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International travel nurses have some small differences in their logistics, but will still spend their time caring for patients and participating with other healthcare providers. International assignments are typically one year in length. They are not offered by every travel nursing agency; in fact, they are not offered by most. Traveling internationally, even for work, requires&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visa for entry into that country<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different paperwork for the facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An airplane flight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, there might also be language barriers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Travel_Nurses_Working_Conditions_Like\"><\/span><strong>What is a Travel Nurse\u2019s Working Conditions Like?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nurses work in the same conditions as staff nurses. It all depends on the facility. Of course, a travel nurse\u2019s orientation session is much shorter than a staff nurse\u2019s orientation, so they may start the job feeling less prepared. However, they will be given the same amount of resources as staff nurses to do their job and there is an expectation that they have previous experience that makes up for the lack of time allotted for new facility orientation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nurses are given a schedule and sometimes have to be more flexible than staff nurses when it comes to schedule changes, but that is rarely a large concern for most travelers. Travel nurses have quality conditions and typically enjoy the frequent change.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Nurses_Salary_and_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Travel Nurse\u2019s Salary and Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nurses notably <\/span><b>make more money than staff nurses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to their ability to up and move and flexibility in their schedules. They are filling a need for a hospital, so they are paid for their quick decision making. The agency you decide to work for, found on wanderly.us, will determine exact pay rate and benefits. Often times, travel nurses can make 2-4k a week, and are offered benefits from their agency. Benefits often include <\/span><b>health insurance, housing stipends, referral bonuses, etc.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Travel_Nursing_Now\"><\/span><strong>Start Travel Nursing Now<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1576091160550-2173dba999ef.jpeg\" alt=\"Travel Nurse Typing On Computer With Stethoscope\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1576091160550-2173dba999ef.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1576091160550-2173dba999ef-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1576091160550-2173dba999ef-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We strongly encourage everyone to give travel nursing a try. If you have a registered nursing license, the options for traveling are endless after you obtain a year or two of experience. Becoming a travel nurse is not that difficult, the difficult choice is choosing to travel somewhere new for thirteen weeks. If you have a flexible life and you are looking for a new adventure, travel nursing could be just the right fit for you. Have fun, work hard, and travel the world all while being paid to do so. You can find and compare pay packages across the globe on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wanderly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-resume-skills\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 SKILLS TO PUT ON YOUR TRAVEL NURSE RESUME<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.registerednursing.org\/specialty\/travel-nurse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.registerednursing.org\/specialty\/travel-nurse\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allnursingschools.com\/travel-nursing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.allnursingschools.com\/travel-nursing\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a nurse, the chance that you have heard the two magical words \u201ctravel nurse\u201d is highly likely; it&#8217;s literally everywhere you go.&nbsp; At work, you probably work with travelers, and you probably get emails daily with recruiters trying to entice you into diving into the travel nursing jungle. 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