RN Travel FAQ Medical TravelersHospital StaffingRN JobsNursing LinksRN Travel FAQ MEDICAL TRAVELERS INC Pay BenefitsHousing TravelDownload FormsSkills ChecklistsRefer a Medical TravelerContact UsApply for Assignment How long must I agree to working a travel nursing assignment Medical Travelers Inc travel nurse assignments are usually © 2023 weeks in length although some are for as little as 8 weeks We frequently provide nurses the option to extend their assignment Because Medical Travelers Inc has a large variety of travel nurse opportunities we can often move you within a hospital within the same city or across the country increasing your freedom and giving you the assignments you are looking for Can I request to work in a specific area of the hospital Yes We have travel nursing positions available in many different specialties And our nurses are often given the chance to shift into other areas of the hospital which allows them to gain experience in new areas How many hours per week will I work at my travel nurse job Assignments Most RN travel assignments are © 2023 hour shifts For © 2023 hour shift assignments guaranteed hours are © 2023 hours per two week pay period For 8 hour shift assignments guaranteed hours vary per facility © 2023 per two week pay period However most facilities routinely offer © 2023 © 2023 hours per week Where are Medical Travelers Incs travel nurse positions located Medical Travelers Inc has assignments available throughout America For uptodate information on the travel nursing opportunities we have available right now please contact Medical Travelers Inc and we will work with you to find the very best opportunities for your specific requests and skills Medical Travelers Inc currently has a large number of Travel RN positions available in Alaska California Colorado Illinois Kansas Kentucky Florida Jacksonville Miami Tampa St Petersburg Hialeah Orlando Fort Lauderdale Tallahassee Pembroke Pines Hollywood Georgia Idaho Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Nevada New Hampshire Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Utah We also have over © 2023 positions available in © 2023 hospitals clinics and medical centers nationwide © 2023© 2023 contact us for details If citystateregion isnt listed that you want to work in send resume and include the city andor the medical facilitys name where you want the assignment and Medical Travelers Inc will go to work immediately to accomodate your request What if I want to work in a city where Medical Travelers Inc doesnt have an assignment Let a Medical Travelers Inc recruiter know where you would like to work If we do not currently have a travel nurse assignment in that city your recruiter will help you determine the option thats best for you What happens after I submit my application Once we receive your completed application a Medical Travelers Inc representative will contact you They will gauge your traveling and clinical preferences and review all available travel nurse jobs suitable to your qualifications and interests Then your recruiter will submit your profile to the facilities you have chosen We request that facilities review your file as soon as possible because we know youre ready to get to work Once you accept a position we will send you all the necessary documents to get you started on your travel nursing job Our housing representative will contact you to discuss your accommodations while on your assignment Travel arrangements will be made at this time as well Your recruiter will assist you on your assignments before during and after your placement Some nurses may travel within a week of applying while others may take longer Do you offer license reimbursement Upon completion of your assignment forward us a copy of your permanent license along with proof of payment and we will reimburse your license fee We will pay to keep your license current as long as you work for us in that state Do you offer referral bonuses for bringing in new nurses For every nurse you refer who is not in our current database we offer a Recruiting Bonus of © 20230 per completed © 2023 week contract with Medical Travelers Inc up to © 2023© 2023 per referral per year How does the transportation reimbursement system work For your convenience our Travel and Housing Department coordinates ground transportation and calculates mileage reimbursements for driving to and from your assignment When you fly to your assignment your ground transportation expenses from the airport to the hotel or apartment will be paid in your first paycheck If you drive to your assignment mileage will be reimbursed at a predetermined mileage allowance based on each individual assignment Can I provide my own housing while on my travel RN assignment Yes if youd like and if the facility agrees We will still pay you a housing allowance in your paycheck On a regular travel assignment with © 2023 hours per week we will pay you a predetermined housing allowance based on the cost of living in each individual assignment Am I allowed to bring pets to my assignment You can bring pets to an assignment but only if you provide your own housing The housing allowance may not apply to some travel RN positions so check with your recruiter We also provide private single supplement housing which sometimes allows pets in the hotel There may be an extra charge or deposit for this check with your recruiter When should I start preparing Normally we recruit for assignments two to three months prior to their starting date so its best to begin as early as possible Even if youre only curious about available assignments send in your application now so you wont miss out on an assignment that might be ideal for you Remember theres no obligation What types of assignments are available Theres a whole spectrum of assignments available across the country You specify the type of assignment youre looking for and well find it From prestigious teaching facilities to small community hospitals in big cities to rural settings positions are available in almost all specialties and shifts We have thousands of open positions across America in all © 2023 states Once Medical Travelers Inc has reviewed your application and skills you and your assigned recruiter will discuss what you expect from your travel nursing job assignment Then you will be presented with available assignments based on your position and shift preferences You will also be given a complete description of the facility unit area salary and available bonuses Together with the recruiter you choose the assignment thats right for you Its always your choice Almost always If for some reason we do not have your specific position in the location of your choice at the time you desire well contact facilities in that area to present your credentials and search for an available assignment Do I need a new license for each state I travel to Our counselors will work with you and your employers to ensure that you have all the necessary information to obtain the required license for your assignment state well before your start date Each state has its own rules and regulations which change frequently so we at Medical Travelers Inc contact the individual state boards directly to obtain the most uptodate information and application paperwork Current Compact States In © 2023 the Delegate Assembly of the NCSBN agreed to endorse a mutual recognition model of nursing licensure to remove barriers and to increase access to safe nursing care This is a law that must be passed in each participating state legislature as part of the Nurse Practice Act in that state and it must be exactly the same in each state mutual The RN and the LPNLVN Compact began in © 2023 when the first state legislatures the pioneers were Maryland North Carolina and Texas enacted it as law Now if a nurses legal residence and state of nursing licensure is a participating Compact state Arizona Arkansas Delaware Idaho Iowa Maine Maryland Mississippi Nebraska New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina South Carolina North Dakota South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia or Wisconsin as of the date of writing with the Compact pending in Colorado Kentucky and New Jersey the nurse can work in any of those other states on her home states nursing license just like she can drive there on her home states drivers license COMPACT STATES IMPLEMENTATION DATE Arizona © 2023© 2023 Arkansas © 2023© 2023 Colorado © 2023© 2023 Delaware © 2023© 2023 Idaho © 2023© 2023 Iowa © 2023© 2023 Kentucky © 2023© 2023 Maine © 2023© 2023 Maryland © 2023© 2023 Mississippi © 2023© 2023 Nebraska © 2023© 2023 New Hampshire © 2023© 2023 New Mexico © 2023© 2023 North Carolina © 2023© 2023 North Dakota © 2023© 2023 South Carolina © 2023© 2023 South Dakota © 2023© 2023 Tennessee © 2023© 2023 Texas © 2023© 2023 Utah © 2023© 2023 Virginia © 2023© 2023 Wisconsin © 2023© 2023 Will traveling look good on my resume Absolutely Changing locations as a traveler demonstrates your dedication to your profession as well as your personal adaptability and the flexibility of your clinical practice The travel healthcare industry is wellunderstood by nurse managers and hospital human resource professionals so when your travel career is over and you are seeking a permanent position your resume will be strengthened by the list of travel assignments How can I learn more about the facility at which I will be working Each hospital has its own way of orienting and integrating travelers depending on the size of the facility how many travelers they use how they orient their permanent staff the orientation procedures of your individual assignment unit etc Our counselors will be able to provide you with these orientation details when you discuss potential assignments How can I start my travel nursing career with Medical Travelers Inc Requirements to work include ACLS for all critical care areas To become a Medical Travelers Inc travel nurse you must have one to two years of current experience based on your specialty and must hold a current RN license In addition you will need to complete all of the Medical Travelers Inc application requirements Contact Us Today with any questions or to get started let us take your career to the next level and give you the freedom you deserve Nurse Travel Jobs AvailableRN Travel PayHousingDestinationsLicensingFAQFormsChecklistsInquiryApply WWWMEDICALTRAVELERSNET © 2023© 2023 Medical Travelers Inc