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18: Thinking About Travel Nursing? What New Nurses Should Know First

EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 25 MIN

18: Thinking About Travel Nursing? What New Nurses Should Know First

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from Life After Nursing School · host Nurse Coach Caroline

Send us Fan MailCurious about travel nursing but not sure where to start? This episode is your no-fluff guide to understanding what travel nursing is really like—especially for new grad nurses and nursing students thinking ahead.While I’ve never been a travel nurse myself (hello, homebody here!), I spent nearly two years as a travel nurse recruiter, and I’m pulling back the curtain to share the insider perspective you won’t get from the Instagram highlight reels.In this episode, we’ll cover:What travel nursing actually is (and isn’t)The real pros and cons of taking travel nurse assignmentsHow much experience you really need before travelingThe risks—like canceled contracts, housing headaches, and tricky schedulesHow to find a good recruiter (and avoid getting spammed!)Why Med-Surg, Tele, and PCU might be your best bets for travel specialtiesThe truth about pay in 2025 (spoiler: it’s not COVID-level anymore)Whether travel nursing is still worth it—and how to decide if it’s right for youWhether you’re a nursing student, a brand-new nurse, or just curious about this flexible and financially rewarding career path, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to explore it with both eyes open.Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline Instagram: @NurseCoachCaroline ⁠https://instagram.com/nursecoachcaroline⁠TikTok: @NurseCoachCaroline ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@nursecoachcaroline⁠⁠Website: ⁠www.nursecoachcaroline.com⁠Caroline's Online Community: The New Nurse Society ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/the-new-nurse-society-5514/about⁠ ⁠Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you <3

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