After you re accepted, you ll be assigned a recruiter who will present you with available positions over the phone. Applying just helps the travel company find assignments that are a good match for you. Choosing an assignment, especially your first one, is a very important step in your travel nursing career. There are several factors to consider. Large teaching facilities offer terrific learning experiences, yet even some non-teaching facilities use innovative technologies and can provide experiences that will enhance your career.
Some assignments offer choice locations, with beaches or mountains or ideal weather.
That way, you can adjust to the travel lifestyle gradually, before taking that big step to a new and exciting place that s farther away. In most cases, travel companies work on open positions one to two months in advance. If you want to start an assignment on June first, you should have your application approved and be working with a recruiter by the first of April. It shouldn t cost you anything to become a traveler. In fact, most travel nurses will tell you that traveling puts them ahead financially.