If you’re a registered nurse seeking adventure in your professional life, travel nursing might just be the perfect career path for you. Travel nurses have the chance to explore new places and enjoy a rewarding experience while providing vital healthcare services. If you’re wondering how to kickstart your travel nursing journey, here are the steps to consider.

Get to Know Your Benefits

Before we dip into the details, let’s talk about the exciting perks! Travel nurses are in high demand at healthcare facilities and enjoy higher salaries than local nurses. Travelers also receive a nontaxable stipend for meals and housing. Plus, you get to explore amazing places all across the country—wherever your heart desires! As a White Glove traveler, you’ll receive a $100 tax-free benefits card when you work full-time, along with medical benefits and fantastic discounts on hotels and travel. Sounds like a dream? Let’s make it a reality together!

Understand the Requirements

Here are the basic requirements you’ll need.

Active Nursing License: You need an active nursing license in the state where you plan to work. If you’re considering multiple states, look into the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows you to practice in several states with one license.

Experience: Most travel nursing positions require one to two years of experience in your specialty within the last three years. This ensures you’re adequately prepared to handle the fast-paced and often unpredictable environment of travel nursing.

Certifications: Depending on your specialty, you’ll need relevant certifications. For example, ICU nurses typically require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, among others.

Health Records: You’ll need to be prepared to provide documentation for immunizations, flu and TB shots, physical exams, and other health-related tests.

Find a Travel Nursing Agency That Gets You

Partnering with a reputable travel nursing agency like White Glove will make your journey smooth and enjoyable. A good recruiter will understand your needs, help you find suitable job placements, and support you throughout the application process.

Explore Jobs on the Job Board or Contact a Recruiter

Next, it’s time to explore available positions. The White Glove job board has all the Travel Nursing jobs loaded daily, so you can hop on to find your preferred match—consider locations, hospitals, and contract lengths that appeal to you. If you need help navigating or can’t find the job you are looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Make Your Resume Stand Out

Brushing up your resume with applicable skills and experiences that the job you are applying for will look for will help your resume get the attention it deserves. After all, your resume is your first impression.

Gear Up for the Interview

As with any nursing job, the next step is the interview. You may be competing against more candidates in the current job market, so it’s worth your while being well-prepped!

Search for Your Home Away From Home

After securing a position, it’s time to prepare for your travel experience. Research your new location and find out about housing options. White Glove has many discounted travel nurse housing partners worth exploring. Your White Glove recruiter will inform you all about it.

Live it Up & Love Every Minute!

Now, it’s time for the real adventure to begin!

Pro tip: Be sure to explore places on your days off, and take the opportunity to make new friends and enjoy every moment; it won’t last long!

Looking to get started on an exhilarating travel nursing adventure?

Your catch of a job is waiting! Come ahead on the job board to find an opportunity like never before!