Wages & Benefits
Travel with some of the industry’s best benefits.
Wages & Benefits
Our travel nurses are in the top tier of healthcare workers, enjoying the industry’s most attractive benefits packages, which are sometimes more than their full-time counterparts.
Great Income
Our travel Registered Nurses are filling the high demand for nurses; therefore, the hourly pay rate varies between $25 and $60 per hour depending on your clinical specialty, facility or assignment location, and benefits package.
Direct Deposit
Nearly all traveling nurse companies offer the convenience of optional free direct deposit of your paychecks into your bank account, even if your bank is located far away.
Insurance Coverage
Health insurance coverage depends on the employer, and often are minimal or no cost to you. Ask the traveling nurse company the details about their full medical coverage before committing.
Travel Expenses
Virtually all the traveling nurse companies reimburse travel expenses for those traveling to assignments. The amount varies, but it’s usually at least twenty cents per mile. With the multitude of inexpensive airline seats available, you can often end up coming out ahead of travel costs.
Retirement Programs
Many of the traveling nurse agencies we work with offer 401(k) retirement benefits, some of which have instant eligibility allowing you to start saving the moment you get started.
Continuing Education
Traveling nurse companies understand the rapid advancements of medical technology, emphasizing the importance for our nurses to continue with their education to benefit their careers. Thus, many traveling nurse companies will offer free or reduced costs on courses for continuing your education.
Housing & Utilities
The traveling nurse company will offer deluxe living accommodations for the duration of each assignment, including an apartment or condominium without the worry of electricity, rent, or power bills.
Referral Bonuses & Incentives
Referring your friends to become a traveling nurse allows you to be eligible for a cash bonus upon their sign-on or assignment completion. There are other incentive programs like special discounts or the ability to acquire points and redeem them for vacation trips, cash, and more.