There’s a lot to know about being a travel nurse of Allied professional; some true, some pretty far from the truth. To help you make sense of the profession, here are five classic travel nurse myths debunked.

    1. Travel nursing does not provide a steady income.

    A big myth about travel nursing is related to financial stability. If you want to stay actively employed, are flexible and a good planner, travel nursing can provide the financial security you are seeking. The average income of a traveler is dependent on location, specialty, and experience. Travel nurses are always in demand so rest assured that travel nursing can be a viable source of income.

    2. Traveling nurses aren’t treated well by permanent staff.

    Many beginner travelers might be wary of tensions between themselves and the permanent staff at the hospital. If you have a positive attitude and make assimilating to the team a priority, permanent staff are likely to be grateful to have extra help. During a time of mass retirement and burnout, travel nurses play a crucial role in helping permanent staff manage the workload and care for patients.

    3. Travel nursing is only for the young and fancy-free.

    With the flexibility that travel nursing offers, the trade is attractive to everyone, not just younger nurses. Experienced nurses are in high demand and more likely to be able to handle crises at their facilities. Travelers can also move to different places with their spouses, pets, or friends. It’s a great profession to consider during life transitions. No matter where a nurse is on their life journey, travel nursing is always a possibility.

    4. You have to change jobs and move every 13 weeks.

    People think that travel nurses go from one assignment to the next every 4 to 13 weeks. It might be the case for some hospital, but there are many healthcare facilities that love to extend the time of assignments to fill their vacant positions. If you really love a city, you might get to stay longer than the original job posting.

    5. Travel nurses can switch specialties while traveling.

    Seasoned travel nurses will tell you that it’s difficult to switch specialties while traveling. Nurses need at least one year of experience before they can transition to a new specialty. Travel assignments typically range between 4 to 13 weeks, so unless you’re offered a permanent position, learning a new specialty might be impossible. However, one of the benefits of travel nursing is the ability to learn about new skills and technology. If you find one that interests you, there are opportunities to extend the assignment for you to expand your professional knowledge.

    Travel nursing is a worthwhile profession with many benefits. If you’re ready for a new destination, sign up for our job alerts to stay up to date with all the latest assignments.

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