There are a few more steps to entering international travel nursing. International travel nurses must have a working knowledge of the language in the country in which they wish to work. Before traveling, travel nurses must secure licensure and certification in their host country, as well as work permits and other documentation needed to work abroad. While domestic assignments often have a short period of time before assignments begin, it can help international travel nurses to arrive early in their host country to learn more about the culture of the area in which they will be living and working.