Pay rates depend on the facility, location and clinical specialty. Travel reimbursement is usually paid at the rate of 20 cents per mile with a one-way round trip cap and generally is paid to the traveler directly by the travel nursing company. The best travel companies offer courses to travelers on assignment at no charge, and discounted continuing education contact hours to travelers who are not currently on assignment. Check with your travel nursing company. Many offer excellent programs, and a few even provide immediate eligibility.
Most companies offer full healthcare coverage.
Be sure to ask for details from the companies before you sign a contract. It could help you make the decision about who to travel with. Many travel nursing companies offer bonuses, paid at the end of your assignment. Travel nursing companies also offer referral bonuses, as well as tenure bonuses in the form of incentive programs. As always, ask your travel nursing company for complete details as bonuses vary within the industry.