Travel nursing jobs have been around for over 20 years, during which many good things have been said about the profession. However, there are still many myths that many people still believe about travel nursing jobs. Learn the truth about many travel nursing myths here.
Travel Nursing Myth #1:
A travel nursing job is not a stable career choice, especially in a slow economy.
The Truth:
With many older nurses reaching retirement age, the demand for travel nurses is higher than ever. In fact, the need is so great that salary ranges for travel nursing jobs are at all time highs. Add in that travel nurses have the flexibility to choose where they want to go, which means you can pick a location where your dollar goes further, and travel nursing can actually shield you and your family from tough economic times.
Travel Nursing Myth #2:
Moving from hospital to hospital looks bad on a resume.
The Truth:
Travel nursing jobs actually look great on a resume because they show that a person is enthusiastic about his or her career, efficient and adaptable. Working as a travel nurse demonstrates flexibility, a depth of skill, and an ability to quickly learn and adapt to new environments. A travel nurse must deal with different approaches and styles to nursing, which means they can hit the ground running wherever they are assigned.
Travel Nursing Myth #3:
Travel nurses are constantly moving.
The Truth:
A typical travel nurse assignment is for 13 weeks, with some as short as 8 weeks. But many times nurses have the option to extend their initial travel nursing job assignment beyond the original contract period, giving them the flexibility to make the most of where they are, or move on when ready for a change of scenery.
Travel Nursing Myth #4:
Travel nurses are treated differently than permanent staff.
The Truth:
Quite the opposite is true in most cases. Permanent staffers usually welcome travel nurses with enthusiasm and gratitude due to the fact that many facilities are short-staffed and need the help of other qualified nurses. A travel nurse helps relieves staff nurses from having to work overtime in hectic environments.
Travel Nursing Myth #5:
I won’t be able to work where I want/I won’t be able to work close to my home.
The Truth:
Traveling nurses are in control of their assignments. They choose where they want to go, when they want to start their assignment and what kind of facility they want to work in. While some facilities do have radius rules that restrict local RNs from applying for travel nurse assignments, traveling nurses will still find many opportunities that permit them to work near home.
Travel Nursing Myth #6:
I’m too old to be a travel nurse.
The Truth:
There is no age limit on working as a travel nurse for Procare USA. In fact, we employ many tenured RNs who say traveling later in life has additional benefits. Some nurses with retired spouses use travel nursing as an opportunity to visit new places while still working as a nurse. Others choose to travel around the country for extended visits with family and friends.
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