How long do travel nurses last?

How Long Are Travel Nursing Assignments? The standard travel nurse assignment is 13 weeks. However, contracts can range from as little as 2 to 26 weeks depending on the travel nursing agency and facilities. Many travel nurses choose to extend their contracts beyond the initial 13 weeks.



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Travel Nurse Pay Remains High From 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.

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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.

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As a traveling nurse you can claim tax deductions for expenses you incur while away on contract. The IRS bases your eligibility for stipends on a taxable home. A taxable home is the geographical location where workers earn a majority of their income, which may not be the same as their permanent home.

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