Jessie Said:

Do travel nurses who go to different countries get paid that country's salary or the one they come from?

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The nurses would work for a company who clearly will send them where they are needed. They would be paid by the company they are employed with. They should also get local currency as part of their wage.

Audrey Said:

Traveling nurse pros and cons? Requirements?

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My aunt has some traveling nursing the past few years, so I know second-hand. All the jobs she's taken, the hospital has paid for her to stay in a little apartment (some are nice, some are not the best). I think if they put you up in a spot you don't like, you can ask for a "living allowance," and stay at another place. I knew this couple who were both traveling nurses and they bought a RV. They pay you pretty well, sometimes more than a local nurse, sometimes it will end up being the same as a local nurse.

To become one, you have to get a license in nursing--whether you are doing LPN or RN. They almost always want you to have a few years of experience. The job may only be a 12 weeks and they expect you to, more or less, jump right in and know what you're doing. In such a short period of time, they don't want to have to spend it training someone. I'm not totally sure of how you find travel nursing jobs. There might be some local agencies or even some websites where you can find information.

Day-to-day is the same as if you were a nurse locally, you're not given special treatment.

Good luck to you!

Sherry Said:

What is the average salary of a traveling nurse in the UK?

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i do know nurses in england are very poorly paid (injustice) if paid by the nhs (government).

we have FREE private health care for everyone here and 95% of people use it

average salary is a meager £21,000 about $32,000

but a travelling nurse sounds different

remember cost of living is higher here in the uk

£1= $1.50..... our economy is better and we dont kill our wildlife with oil

Gene Said:

What are traveling nurses?And what is the beginning salary of a TRAVELING NURSE?

We Answered:

Information is below.

Andy Said:

How much does a travel nurse earn compared to an RN that takes a permanent position?

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My daughter is a RN and working as a travel nurse - her specialty is Pediatric ICU. She graduated in Dec. 2006 with her BSN.

She became licensed and started working as a RN in Feb. 2007. She started directly as a brand new graduate nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The hospital she worked for hires a few graduate nurses every year and puts them through a terrific 9 month orientation / training program for the ICU. She learned a ton. She got the travel nurse bug at the time as she worked with a few travel nurses in the ICU, and knew it was something she wanted to try.

She started traveling this past March 2008 - took her first assignment just shortly after having 1 yr of experience as a RN. Her first assignment was in Washington State which was great for her as she is from the midwest. She has seen a ton and has had a wonderful experience. She signed another 13 week contract at the same hospital and is just finishing that assignment. She is now onto New Mexico to work and experience her next 13 week assignment. This is with a 2nd agency, as the 1st one was unable to get her an assignment in N.Mex. (so far all of her assignments have been for 13 weeks)

She has found the travel nurse experience to be very positive so far. Her wages have been more then what she made working full time previously. She works 3 days / week , 12 hrs each - so has alot of time off--- often she will get 4 days off in a row and they take a mini vacation to see the sights. She has arranged to have 7 days off together for going away - still without taking any time off from work.

She gets a completely furnished apartment - meaning full furnishings, all kitchen supplies, bedding, towels, etc. All they need to do is personal belongs into the apt, unpack and enjoy. Her utilities are paid. Her travel expenses were paid for by the travel agency, as well as her licensing fee for each new state she goes to. With both agencies, she received a very nice sign on bonus also. In addition she gets full healthcare, 401K. There's probably things I'm leaving out.

All in all , when you factor in everything, she is making well over $50.00 / hr. Hard to calculate with all the benefits that you receive. Her apartment is over $1000.00 / month - she is in a very nice area that the travel agency arranges for her. At the age of 25, she is doing very well!

Traveling might not be for everyone, but she is loving it totally. It looks like such a terrific opportunity to me and we are all envious of what she is doing and experiencing!

Hope this gave you a bit of insight into the field.

Susan Said:

PSYCHOLGIST or NURSE?

We Answered:

How long do you want to spend in school? You can become a nurse in as little as 2 years, but you'll need at least 6 to become a counselor (masters in psychology) and 8-12 to become a psychologist (PhD or PsyD).