​Are you ready for the challenge? Short term assignments are for those who enjoy the change and the challenge, with some as short as 4 weeks. Quick Starters who can jump right in and join the team are always needed for these travel nurse assignments. And, of course, there are plenty of these assignments available around the holidays if you decide it might be worth working through the holiday season and making some extra bucks. Who knows, you could spend the Christmas season in a whole new environment.

Most of these short term assignments last from a few days to a few weeks, with most of them between 4-8 weeks. Obviously, the learning curve must be much shorter on these quick turnaround assignments and that's why they call for someone who can jump right in with both feet.

For the staffing company being able to provide these Rapid Response professionals can be challenging. That means there is a always high demand for these individuals. Some agencies deal strictly in these rapid response and short term assignments. In most cases the Rapid Response or Crisis Response healthcare professionals and travel nurses receive top pay and benefits in the industry and free housing and many more perks as incentives.

There are many reasons these type of assignments are readily available such as emergency situations, an outbreak, an illness among employees or staff requiring time off to contend with family matters.

If you are the type that likes hit the road at a moment's notice then short term assignments might be just what you are looking for. The experience gained from these travel assignments can expand your horizons and allow you to travel, learn and grow, all the while enhancing your career along the way.