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Chapter Seven: Pay and Benefits for Travel Nursing - The 411

by CoreMedical Group

Pay And Benefits For Travel Nursing

The number one advantage of travel nursing is, of course, having a stable job with the freedom to travel from place to place every 13 weeks. In addition to the obvious perks, travel nurses often earn more pay than permanent nurses would and receive necessary benefits packages from top travel nursing agencies. Take a look below to get the 411 on travel nursing pay and benefits.

Pay

Though travel nurses are brought into hospitals and healthcare facilities on a contract basis, traveling nurses can often take home more pay than if they were working in the same specialties as a permanently placed nurse. Based on the federal government’s guidelines and a client’s need for schedule flexibility, many travel nurses are also offered a tax-free per diem during their assignments.

When working with a travel nursing agency, RNs and LPNs who take travel assignments have many options for reimbursement. Before your contract begins, find out if your medical staffing company will reimburse for travel costs, licensing fees, or medical services that are required. And don’t forget to prepare for traveling nurses’ tax deductions throughout the year by keeping records of all your expenditures. Travel nurses can write off necessary expenses like uniforms, housing and meals, and internet access.

Benefits

There’s a common misconception that a permanent nursing position will offer better benefits than a travel nursing job. While every healthcare staffing agency will provide travel nurses different benefits packages, there’s no need to think you won’t get significant benefits. Seek out an organization that offers you a comprehensive benefits package that adds more value to your travel contracts.

Some of the benefits you’ll find at the best travel nursing companies include comprehensive health insurance, healthcare reimbursement accounts, 401k matching, and even pet health insurance! To keep yourself safe in your new position, make sure that your benefits start on day one of your contract.

Additional benefits of using a staffing agency go beyond health insurance to give travel nursing candidates more extensive and all-encompassing perks. Companies like CoreMedical Group have a loyalty program for travelers called Club CoreMed. Based on hours worked and referrals, travel nurses can qualify for a free, all-inclusive trip to the Caribbean. Other benefits include free continuing education credits (CEUs), discounts on hotels, car rentals, tickets for attractions and museums, and more!

The opportunities for travel nurses around the U.S. are infinite. With the increased pay, extensive benefits packages, and perks offered by multiple staffing agencies, travel nursing is quickly becoming a highly sought-after career move.

 

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