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!
Xoxo,
Dom ♡

[@TheeBratzDollxox]

I’m not even in nursing school (yet) and I sat here and watched this whole thing came and went to the gym and all 😂😂 I just love your passion on this topic and just your overall personality. You’re one of the best channels on YT in the nursing community/niche I live for seeing beautiful intelligent black women in this space! 😍💞💞

[@DominiqueDooley]

🥺 this comment is so sweet! Thank you so much! & yes, I love what I do & that I can share these things with someone! Thank you again 🩷

[@aliyahdiamondnique6799]

Literally 😭

[@sydneywilliams6491]

Same! Currently studying for my TEAS and binge-watching nursing content lol

[@themarissamichelle]

This video came at the perfect time! 🩷 Been a nurse for almost 3 years (Postpartum, BSN) & strongly considering travel nursing! Can’t wait for the budgeting video girl!

[@DominiqueDooley]

Travel nursing is definitely worth trying. Even if it's for a year, I say go for it! Especially if you have the time and ability to! 🩷 The budgeting video should be out soon!

[@LyanneAshae]

Thank you for mentioning the compact license in case someone wants to move and not just for travel nursing! I’m going into my second semester so when I graduate I will remember that bc I plan on leaving my state!!

[@DominiqueDooley]

Absolutely! Eventually you may will need to purchase that states individual license; however, the compact will definitely hold you over 🩷

[@Steph-bh4mz]

Smart young lady! I went to my state college to get my A.A and my bsn lol now I’m at my state university getting my masters, I won’t stop until I reach the top. I started out with my LPN from high sch and let me tell you I met so many nurses with A.S and bsn and don’t even know how to do an iv or Calculate the dosage smh

[@dionneimani]

Love how this video was set up

[@skytodd_]

I love how well spoke , organized and beautiful you are !!!

[@DominiqueDooley]

Your so sweet, thank you girly 🩷

[@nunya2780]

Thanks for the tips girl ❤

[@Thestoneyjayy]

This was so informative. Thanks so much. I have one more semester left that start on January 16 and then I will be applying to nursing school. Thanks Dom for sharing 🤎

[@deliteful1991]

New to your channel. Loved your content and all the information you shared. I’m definitely interested in traveling after my 2 year contract in the ER in my home state.

[@thosecrazyarkwrights]

Thank you for all this information! I am just starting my travel nurse journey! Like just gathering papers and needed documents. Plan on starting to travel in the fall of 2024.

[@Catanya9]

So much great info and lots of details. Thank you!

[@DominiqueDooley]

I’m so glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@danafelder5624]

Great commentary!

[@mznyah7565]

Omg finallyyyy she’s back. Definitely in need of motivation. Thank you for sharing your experiences❤️

[@DominiqueDooley]

Thank you girly 🩷 I’m glad you liked the video!

[@leelahwilburn9518]

This was so well rounded and informative. Thank you for giving both sides!

[@DominiqueDooley]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🩷

[@rudeboitone91]

Good video!

[@MsSweetestsmile12]

This is very informative and helpful. Thank you! ❤️ Subscribing to you. ✨

[@keturahj1886]

Aww Dom I missed you so much 🫶🏽😍. Thank you for the informative videos. I feel like your a big sister setting me up for success ❤️❤️

[@DominiqueDooley]

I missed you all too 🥹 & it’s because I AM 🩷

[@heartdance58]

Love your video… I have been a nurse for 44 years and many years of travel nursing. One thing I do have concern is that you mentioned that you still live at home. New travelers need to be aware that in order to get housing stipends tax free… they are also supposed to have their own home they are responsible for in their home state. If they were to get audited, it could become an issue. That is part of signing on with each agency/contract. Could live at home and pay rent… but be able to prove that.

[@deluxecoco2789]

I’m so glad you did this video. I just finished my first year of traveling and learned so many things. For 2024 I will not be traveling but will definitely do it again in the future.

[@DominiqueDooley]

Yes I love that about travel nursing! You can give it a try, take a break & then always pick it back up!

[@JujuGlaude]

Thank you Dominique gurl for this informative video🙏🏽. I been looking into nursing ever since I been working as a patient sitter at a hospital. I actually just got into this nursing program. I’m so excited😁. But I’m so nervous b/c I have been in school for a couple years. So hopefully I do good 🤞🏽.

[@DominiqueDooley]

That’s awesome! Congratulations 🥳 you will do good as long as you apply yourself! You got this! I’m rooting for you! 🩷

[@Ms.Classic01]

Girl I had to comment that is so smart. never tell anyone where you are staying very smart girl.Trust no one put keep it cute.❤❤❤

[@MarianaGS-qy5op]

Congratulations on your BSN 🎉✨

[@DominiqueDooley]

Thank you so much 🩷

[@MelloneeKecia]

Congratulations on your 1 year of travel nursing this was so good 👍🏾👏🏾🤗❤️🥰🎊🎉🎈🥳

[@DominiqueDooley]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@jgloryrich4967]

I start school as an lpn. Is being a travel nurse an option fresh out of school?

[@okmimiii]

wooooow, what a beauty! what products do you use for your makeup? i love love love your base.

[@jazzblackvalcin3097]

Aunty Darcy, I’m on my way!😂

[@sisterlockjourney7269]

This was a great video and I’m not even a Nurse ! But my daughter is lol

[@SmilingOyster-dt6wm]

Hey u knows a lot how do you keep all that information

[@user-uu3ir2vp5b]

What kinds of credit cards do you recommend? And how do you manage to learn something like vent settings on the job when you have such little time for training?

[@fastlane956]

How was nursing school? What were the main challenges going through the program? Here at MHCC they recommend not working no more than 2 hrs in secular work to succeed in the program.

[@sierradollarhide8141]

At all nurses: Are you allowed to have your nails done/painted outside of nursing school? Or does it just depend on the work location, and how do you tell if you're travelling?

[@ultimate_beauty0643]

Just became a new grad lpn how long should I wait before I start to travel?

[@alexiakelley4245]

I likely won’t travel to places that don’t accept my LTC from Texas.

[@felishasmith5638]

why not rent a car instead of getting ur car shipped??

[@DominiqueDooley]

You could, but on average it costs more & im under the age of 25 so it’s a little extra for me. I’d rather pay $1000 on average to ship and have my personal car.