There is no better time than now to start your adventures as a Traveling Healthcare Professional. Travel nursing and the travel healthcare industry are booming with jobs available all over the country. Some of the perks to a traveling career are:
Flexibility - Travelers get to pick the location they want to go, where you want to work and what you want to do. Most travel assignments start at 13 weeks, but everything is flexible and you can work full time to get some positive cash flow and then take time off between assignments. You can even work closer to home for periods of time. Just find a recruiter you can work with and it's all up to you!
Compensation and Benefits - Healthcare travelers command top compensation and benefits. In some areas the traveler makes significantly more than the permanent staff members. If you are willing to work weekends, holidays, or nights you can see an even bigger payoff. The more experience you gain the more valuable you will become for future positions as well. You can learn new specialty skills and expertise by working in varied environments.
Variety: You can plan your travel based on places you want to see or things you want to do...How bout a stint in New York City so you can enjoy the city life or a backwoods rural clinic to do some exploring outdoors? The options are wide and varied. If you plan ahead and use your brain you can plan amazing adventures and further your career and expertise all at the same time!
Less Stress - And that's most important. When you are a traveler it's easier to stay out of the office politics of most facilities. This way you can focus your attention on learning everything you can and providing your patients with the best care you are capable of providing. If you find yourself working with someone intolerable you can rest assured that you won't be there for that long and it will be on to the next episode.
And you can travel with someone you love or even bring your pet!
A fulfilling and exciting career is yours for the taking. Are you ready to get started?
Mary Crawford, HealthCare Employment Network
