Travel nursing doesn't need to be a solo endeavor. Many short-term contracts can last as long as 13 weeks, and that time is much better spent as a pair. There is no reason why you can't take your spouse or life partner with you.
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ABSOLUTELY YES! With today's technology it is easier than ever to be a travel nurse when you have a family, whether you choose to travel alone or bring the gang along for the adventure.
ABSOLUTELY YES! With today's technology it is easier than ever to be a travel nurse when you have a family, whether you choose to travel alone or bring the gang along for the adventure.
Travel Nurse Pay Remains HighFrom March 2020 to July 2022, Trusted Health saw travel nurses across all specialties and states making an average gross weekly income of $3,668! Though the average gross weekly income has decreased slightly since then, Trusted is still seeing an impressive average gross weekly of $3,206.
You'll Enjoy Adventure, Fun and ExplorationEach travel nursing assignment brings fresh experiences and new excitement as you explore a new city and discover new restaurants, museums, parks and things to do. Even the road trips to each new job are an adventure!
Travel nurses live a life of adventure, but the lifestyle is only for some. It can be challenging to develop real relationships quickly, often leading to loneliness. It's expected that travel nurses be experienced in their field and able to perform many of the same tasks as their full-time colleagues.
If this is you, travel nursing provides a well-paying, stable job that allows you to move around and have new experiences every few months. This lifestyle can be long-term for some, but many others find that they eventually want to settle down and find a more permanent position.
The most common contract length is 13 weeks, but contracts can be as short as two-weeks and as long as 26-weeks. The needs of the facility, and how long they anticipate the need for travel nurses, determines what contract length that they will offer.