Pros & Cons of Travel Nursing | Travel Nursing Isn't What it Seems? | Answering Your Questions!

Hey everyone! Happy New Year & welcome to another video. Today's video is special as it kicks off my travel nursing series. I am eager to share the pros and cons of travel nursing during my first year, as well as answer everyone's questions that you've sent in. I know the video is lengthy, so check out the chapters/time stamps as well as my updated FAQ!
00:00 Intro & Layout of Today's video
02:01 IMPORTANT INFO: Chapters!
02:21 Pros of Travel Nursing
02:34 Traveling While Getting Paid + Tip Number One(Hidden Gem)
04:49 Pay, Strike Nursing? & Stipends!
11:25 Weekly Pay
12:01 Point System?
13:58 Experiences -work and recreational
15:55 Fewer Politics
17:33 Freedom
19:33 Space, independence and confidence
20:40 Cons of Travel Nursing
21:03 Being Away
22:42 Safety
26:07 Droughts
28:43 Big Cities = Low Pay
30:03 Unfamiliar environments, routines & people + Learning to ADAPT
31:51 Having the Money Upfront
33:57 Mean Staff & Unfair Assignments
37:12 Watch Your Back: You are an Outsider
39:17 Answering Everyone’s Questions
39:43 Q: Can you make your own shift & can you pick up extra shifts?
43:33 Q: Are travel nurses really expected to hit the ground running, or is it just a saying?
46:37 Q: Was it hard to find an assignment as a new grad nurse?
48:26 Q: How much experience do I need to begin travel nursing?
50:43 Q: Does the agency cover car shipping?
53:53 Q: How did I find the right agency that works for me?
56:17 Q: Can you cancel a contract if the treatment is bad?
58:40 Q: Do you have health insurance?
1:00:22 Q: How do you find housing with hotels and costs?
1:01:50 Q: Are you traveling to Delaware?
1:02:00 Q: How has your agency assisted you if any problems have arisen?
1:05:28 Q: Does your nursing license have to be compact, and does it transfer between states?
1:07:45 Q: How much do I make & how many hours a week do you work?
1:09:06 Q: How does one pick the right contract for them when it comes to duration, pay & housing?
1:13:44 Q: Pay in FL vs. Travel Nursing Money?
1:16:22 Q: Were assignments fair to me vs staff nurses?
1:19:55 Q: Do you need a certain degree or years of experience to be a travel nurse?
1:23:05 Q: How do taxes work as a travel nurse?
1:25:24 Outro
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-Where are you from?
Baltimore, MD
-How old are you?
I am 24 years young
What kind of degree do you have?
I graduated from Palm Beach State College with my Associate's Degree in Nursing in December 2021. The Registered Nurse program was a total of 2 years. I passed NCLEX in March of 2022. I recently graduated from Palm Beach State College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in December 2023. I plan to continue on my nursing journey until I reach my Doctorate degree!
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Thank you for tuning into another video, I will see you in the next one!
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Dom ♡