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.