{"id":4376,"date":"2023-04-16T09:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-16T09:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/?p=4376"},"modified":"2024-04-26T19:19:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T19:19:08","slug":"the-worst-things-about-travel-nursing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/the-worst-things-about-travel-nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Worst Things About Travel Nursing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 5 Absolute \u201cWorst\u201d Things About Travel Nursing You Need to Know<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Wanderly, we\u2019re always going on and on about all the perks and opportunities that go along with accepting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/first-time-travel-nurse-faqs\/\">travel nurse<\/a> placement. However, we\u2019re realists here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/\">Wanderly<\/a> and want to provide you with the best possible information so that you can make the best possible decision for yourself. In that spirit, we thought you\u2019d let you know that there are a few downsides you might want to think about before you accept that amazing travel nursing contract!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\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\/the-worst-things-about-travel-nursing\/#1_All_that_money_youre_making_travel_nursing_might_make_you_buy_too_many_clothes_and_run_out_of_closet_space_which_is_the_worst\" title=\"1. All that money you\u2019re making travel nursing might make you buy too many clothes and run out of closet space&nbsp;which is the worst\">1. All that money you\u2019re making travel nursing might make you buy too many clothes and run out of closet space&nbsp;which is the worst<\/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\/the-worst-things-about-travel-nursing\/#2_The_next_worst_thing_about_travel_nursing_is_having_too_many_options\" title=\"2.&nbsp;The next worst thing about travel nursing is having too many options\">2.&nbsp;The next worst thing about travel nursing is having too many options<\/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\/the-worst-things-about-travel-nursing\/#3_Too_many_resources_at_my_fingertips_while_travel_nursing_its_the_worst_when_there_is_no_challenge_in_selecting_and_negotiating_my_next_travel_nursing_contract\" title=\"3.&nbsp;Too many resources at my fingertips while travel nursing: it&#8217;s the worst when there is no challenge in selecting and negotiating my next travel nursing contract\">3.&nbsp;Too many resources at my fingertips while travel nursing: it&#8217;s the worst when there is no challenge in selecting and negotiating my next travel nursing contract<\/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\/the-worst-things-about-travel-nursing\/#4_Too_many_friends_in_too_many_cool_places_while_travel_nursing_How_will_I_ever_choose_who_and_where_in_the_world_to_go_visit_on_my_next_vacation_The_worst\" title=\"4.&nbsp;Too many friends in too many cool places while travel nursing. How will I ever choose who and where in the world to go visit on my next vacation? The worst!\">4.&nbsp;Too many friends in too many cool places while travel nursing. How will I ever choose who and where in the world to go visit on my next vacation? The worst!<\/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\/the-worst-things-about-travel-nursing\/#5_Career_opportunity_overload_it_is_just_the_worst_theres_just_too_many_possibilities_to_learn_way_too_much_from_world_class_health_care_professionals_in_world_class_health_care_settings_at_your_next_travel_nursing_assignment\" title=\"5.&nbsp;Career opportunity overload, it is just the worst: there\u2019s just too many possibilities to learn way too much from world class health care professionals in world class health care settings at your next travel nursing assignment!\">5.&nbsp;Career opportunity overload, it is just the worst: there\u2019s just too many possibilities to learn way too much from world class health care professionals in world class health care settings at your next travel nursing assignment!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/the-worst-things-about-travel-nursing\/#6_Family_and_friends_will_get_tired_of_you_talking_about_how_great_of_a_decision_using_Wanderly_is_to_snag_the_perfect_travel_nurse_contract_and_how_happy_you_are\" title=\"6.&nbsp;Family and friends will get tired of you talking about how great of a decision using Wanderly is to snag the perfect travel nurse contract and how happy you are!\">6.&nbsp;Family and friends will get tired of you talking about how great of a decision using Wanderly is to snag the perfect travel nurse contract and how happy you are!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_All_that_money_youre_making_travel_nursing_might_make_you_buy_too_many_clothes_and_run_out_of_closet_space_which_is_the_worst\"><\/span>1. All that money you\u2019re making travel nursing might make you buy too many clothes and run out of closet space&nbsp;which is the worst<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, and for real, travel nurses making so much more money than their permanent staff counterparts, it\u2019s hard to know what to do with it all! After you save for your future, pay for some luxury vacations, put a down payment on a house &#8211; what is there left to do but SHOP?! You might find that nothing but a walk in closet will do for you after all your success in your travel nursing assignment. But don\u2019t worry, over at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/\">Wanderly blog <\/a>we have a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/highest-paying-travel-nursing-cities-2\/\">Top Paying Travel Nursing Cities <\/a>&nbsp;so you know which ones to avoid and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/5-top-tips-for-negotiating-a-pay-package\/\">Tips for Negotiating A Pay Package<\/a> so you know what<em> not<\/em> to do if you\u2019re worried about your lack of closet space!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_next_worst_thing_about_travel_nursing_is_having_too_many_options\"><\/span>2.&nbsp;The next worst thing about travel nursing is having too many options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, with travel nursing, the sky&#8217;s the limit in terms of where it can take you. With Wanderly, you can compare and contrast different placements in different cities &#8211; there are thousands and thousands of opportunities out there\u2026.but how can you pick? Coast or country, city or suburbs, East or West, North or South? Should I consider the season? If it\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/5-underrated-locations-for-summer-travel-nursing\/\"> summer, how can I choose a contract<\/a>? What about winter or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/top-7-highest-paying-travel-nursing-cities\/\">fall<\/a>? Or what if I want to go international? Luckily the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/\">Wanderly blog<\/a> has lots of resources to answer all your questions and help navigate this difficult part of being a travel nurse. You have so many opportunities now that becoming overwhelmed in travel nursing is possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Too_many_resources_at_my_fingertips_while_travel_nursing_its_the_worst_when_there_is_no_challenge_in_selecting_and_negotiating_my_next_travel_nursing_contract\"><\/span>3.&nbsp;Too many resources at my fingertips while travel nursing: it&#8217;s the worst when there is no challenge in selecting and negotiating my next travel nursing contract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, now that you use Wanderly, all the challenge and frustration about whether to become a travel nurse, where to go, how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/tips-and-tricks-for-a-strong-travel-nurse-resume\/\">get great offers<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/5-top-tips-for-negotiating-a-pay-package\/\"> negotiate a great contract<\/a> is taken away. Wanderly provides all the resources you need to navigate these areas and tackle any challenge that might come your way &#8211; seems a little too easy!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Too_many_friends_in_too_many_cool_places_while_travel_nursing_How_will_I_ever_choose_who_and_where_in_the_world_to_go_visit_on_my_next_vacation_The_worst\"><\/span>4.&nbsp;Too many friends in too many cool places while travel nursing. How will I ever choose who and where in the world to go visit on my next vacation? The worst!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, one of the less talked about aspects of a travel nurse contract is what it can do for your social life. Suddenly you have friends in every corner of the globe and enough money in your pocket to plan some amazing vacations and visits with these new friends! Also, this may sound great, but you really can\u2019t discount the stress that comes from building meaningful, lifelong friendships with people in cities in all kinds of exciting places all around the globe. Sure, the support, love and relationships are great &#8211; but when it comes time for a vacation, how can you possibly decide with this vast network of friends all over the country and the world?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Career_opportunity_overload_it_is_just_the_worst_theres_just_too_many_possibilities_to_learn_way_too_much_from_world_class_health_care_professionals_in_world_class_health_care_settings_at_your_next_travel_nursing_assignment\"><\/span>5.&nbsp;Career opportunity overload, it is just the worst: there\u2019s just too many possibilities to learn way too much from world class health care professionals in world class health care settings at your next travel nursing assignment!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See, how much knowledge and opportunity can one healthcare professional handle? Been dying to move into a particular specialty but never knew where to look for the perfect opportunity? Wanderly is here to solve that problem. The only challenge you\u2019ll face is, what will you do with all this new knowledge, professional connections, and mentors?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Family_and_friends_will_get_tired_of_you_talking_about_how_great_of_a_decision_using_Wanderly_is_to_snag_the_perfect_travel_nurse_contract_and_how_happy_you_are\"><\/span>6.&nbsp;Family and friends will get tired of you talking about how great of a decision using <a href=\"http:\/\/wanderly.us\">Wanderly<\/a> is to snag the perfect travel nurse contract and how happy you are!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, it\u2019s true &#8211; with so many opportunities and perks that come with being a travel nurse, you won\u2019t be able to help but tell everyone you know about how happy you are with your choice to level up your career by using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/\">Wanderly<\/a> to find you the perfect travel nurse placement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, there you have it! However, don\u2019t be discouraged by the downsides of the perfect travel nurse placement, there are plenty of positives. If you\u2019re thinking, \u201cWhat will I love about travel nursing and using Wanderly?\u201d in which case you should definitely check out some of these past <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/\">blogs<\/a> highlighting some of the many perks of travel nursing and how you can make it happen in your life:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/reasons-to-be-a-travel-nurse\/\">Top 5 Reasons to Be a Travel Nurse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/compare-travel-nursing-jobs\/\">Compare Travel Nursing Jobs All in One Place<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/6-reasons-to-compare-pay-packages-on-wanderly\/\">6 Reasons to Compare Pay Packages on Wanderly<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026and so many more!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 5 Absolute \u201cWorst\u201d Things About Travel Nursing You Need to Know At Wanderly, we\u2019re always going on and on about all the perks and opportunities that go along with accepting a travel nurse placement. 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