Nursing in the 21 Century – A New Twist on an Old Profession
- Filed under: Exciting Careers IRL
- Date: Nov 20,2007
I have a friend who became a nurse last year. Let’s just say she did it because she enjoys caring for people….not for the pay. Historically speaking, nursing has been one of the most under appreciated profession that exists today.
Ask any nurse out there, and he/she will admit that while they love what they do, they just sick of the hospital politics, the odd hours, extra shifts, or dead end feeling that comes with the job.
But nursing doesn’t have to be a dead end profession. If you are a nurse looking to add an exciting twist to your career, you should look into travel nursing.
Travel nursing is a popular career option for nurses that allows them to great job that allows a licensed nurse to fill nursing positions for a short period of time. This can be an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for the registered nurse or nurse practitioner. Imagine, exploring the country, meeting new people, making new memories, while doing what they love – caring for the ill.
The travel nursing community is growing and recruiting new nurses. Most travel assignments are 13 weeks, depending on the position. Travel nursing companies generally require at least 1 year of experience to start.
A travel nurse can receive some of the best benefits in the industry, sometimes even better than nurses working in full-time, permanent positions. Travel nursing usually pays $24-$35 per hour, with an additional housing subsidy. Most companies also offer 401 (k) plans, continuing education, insurance, and generous bonuses.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, begin by searching for reputable travel nursing companies. Most companies just require you to fill out and submit an application form on their website. Be sure to shop around… salaries and benefits differ from company to company so make sure you do your homework before signing on the dotted line.