Registered Nurse MedSurg

Travel Nurse Opportunity In Albany, GA

We desire a Registered Nurse with Med Surg skills for a travel assignment in Albany, GA. This position requires travel, and compensation will cover travel expenses and is higher than local assignments. Our client seeks experienced nurses to start immediately, so qualified candidates should begin the electronic on-boarding process promptly.

Travel nursing offers adventure, freedom of choice, and flexibility. Nurses can select preferred facilities and locations, working in prestigious institutions. Many nurses seek a quality lifestyle, and travel nursing provides the ability to choose. To a great extent, travel nurses control their schedules. Many have been in travel nursing for over ten years and plan to continue.

If you seek a good salary, schedule choices, and exciting locations, a travel career may be suitable. To start, prepare for the process by updating your RN license, immunizations, and physical records. Your CV should highlight your nursing skills and experience, and you should have references who can vouch for you.

Once you identify assignments of interest, your recruiter will submit you for interviews. During the interview, inquire about scheduling, patient to nurse ratios, required skills, etc.

State licensing requirements vary. Some states process RN licenses quickly, while others, like California, New Jersey, and New York, may take over a month. Some states issue licenses in one day. If you have a license in a Nurse Licensure Compact state, you can practice in any of the 25 compact states.

Each facility has its own policy, but generally, a year or more of experience in your area of specialization is needed. Some specialties, like psychiatric RN and cardiac ICU, require over two years of experience.

Versatility is crucial for a successful travel nurse. Be open to various hospital policies, procedures, and locations to gain additional skills. Even if your first choice is an assignment in Hawaii, don’t miss out on opportunities in other locations. Contracts are usually for 13 weeks, making it easy to try several cities within a year.

A crucial part of your application is your set of clinical references. Three references are usually sufficient to confirm your clinical skills. A travel nurse will also need to fill out a skills checklist with their references.

Once your references and skills set are addressed, we can start seeking contracts that match your requirements. When you accept a job, we will help with additional details like immunizations and drug testing.