Remember that previous blog where we talked about all the fun things travel nursing offers that have nothing to do with the work itself? Well, now it’s time to talk about the nursing side of travel nursing. Here’s the good news — it’s still really awesome!
What makes the nursing part of travel nursing so great? Here’s our list.
- Diversify your skill set. As you’ve grown in your career, you’ve learned a few things along the way. Every place you’ve worked has made you a better nurse because of it, right? Now imagine how much your skill set will improve if you further diversify your workplace history. Accepting new roles in new facilities in new parts of the country is your chance to jump into opportunities you never would have had if you'd stayed put.
- Explore different areas of your profession. Changing up your normal routine doesn’t have to end with a new location. Travel nursing is also a great way to explore other parts of the nursing profession. ER, burn unit, labor and delivery: Each has its own rewards and challenges, but you’ll never know unless you try them out. What better way to do so than by accepting the right temporary travel assignment?
- Once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Maybe you’ve always wanted to work at one of the most prestigious hospitals in the country or in a world-renowned research center. Travel nursing can be your gateway to explore this possibility, and your staffing firm can help you find such openings. When you land your first assignment, soak it up, because it’s not every day you have the chance to work with and learn from the best.
- Total professional control. Travel nursing lets you take control of your professional career in ways you never thought possible. Work when you want, where you want and in whatever type of facility or specialty you want. The choices are yours and they are endless.
That’s our list. What other professional rewards have you found working as a travel nurse?