After signing on with a placement company, travel nurses work with a recruiter to choose locations and assignments. In most companies, the recruiter is also your liaison when you are on assignment. As a travel nurse, you are responsible for obtaining a license for the state in which you plan to practice. The more states you practice in, the more licenses you need to keep current, along with any continuing education requirements needed. Most travel companies will provide some general guidelines and assistance.
Some companies also have a reimbursement plan if future assignments are accepted in that state.
Now, it is time to select your destination. Chase says you should also consider the type of practice setting that you would prefer. Chase has had assignments in many different types of facilities and believes that each setting offers opportunities for developing different skills. Generally, assignments are 13 weeks long. Sometimes, there is an option to extend that assignment.