Travel Nurses (Nursing)

00:01 Some hospitals and health care systems experienced a significant nursing shortage.

00:07 In those situations, hospitals and health care systems will bring in additional nurses from a travel nurse agency.

00:15 Here are some things to consider, if you are interested in exploring travel nursing.

00:22 There are many benefits to travel nursing.

00:25 There is generally a much higher pay grade, you will have new experiences.

00:32 You can learn to be more versatile in different areas of care.

00:36 It's a great addition to your resume, and it's a wonderful way to see the world and gain new experiences.

00:44 Travel nursing can have rich experiences and can be a lot of fun.

00:51 There are also some drawbacks to travel nursing.

00:55 You will likely have a very short orientation, especially since you are the team members brought on to fill in because of short staffing.

01:04 It is for this reason that most agencies will require at least one year of experience before traveling.

01:13 Similar to a work commitment with organizational benefits, if you do not like the unit you are on, it can be very difficult to get out of the contract.

01:24 Speaking of benefits, you will not be technically a part of the organization.

01:30 So, you will be exempt from most benefits offered to in house nurses.

01:36 Lastly, while a benefit is becoming more versatile and adaptable, this could also become challenging if you are constantly changing environments, and won't give you time to get into a rhythm on the unit.

01:52 Travel nursing plays a critical part in the health care system.

01:57 You can consider travel nursing as a prospective career option.

02:02 Consider these factors as you are deciding if travel nursing is the right career for you.