The life of a travel nurse is far from ordinary. Besides exploring the country, making new friends and expanding their résumés,
travel nurses get to experience things that make their lives and their jobs worthy of a story. Read our traveler stories and
other interesting articles that offer insight into various aspects of travel nursing and life on the road.
Top 10 Travel Career Must-Do Checklist
March 10, 2010 - You love to travel, experience new things and are interested in developing your nursing career.
Sound like you? If so, chances are that travel nursing could be a perfect fit. But, you may still be wondering if it’s the right career choice, and if so, how to get started.
TravelNursing’s “must-do” career checklist can help you decide if travel nursing is right for you, and help even seasoned travelers make the most out of their chosen career.
Take Advantage of Travel Nursing's Free Benefits
"Nothing is truly free," most people will tell you, but there are a number of no cost benefits that travel nurses can enjoy. Some are offered by travel nurse agencies, while others are simply fringe benefits of the traveler lifestyle.
Stories from Haiti: A Very Different Kind of Travel Nursing
General chaos, a shortage of medical supplies and medicines, outdoor clinics, emergency triage, and meager accommodations don't sound like the kinds of things that would attract nurses to a short-term travel nursing assignment. But scores of RNs have gone anyway, to do what they could in the wake of Haiti's recent tragedy that has killed approximately 230,000 people and injured countless more.
What New Tax Changes Affect Travel Nurses?
As of the publishing of this entry we are in the thick of tax season and many travelers are sorting through their documents to file their returns. There have been many changes to the tax laws over the last couple of years. Below are a few of the changes that will affect travelers for the 2009 tax return and their planning for 2010.