Travel Nurse Directory
National Travel Nurse directory
Find or list a travel RN for 4-, 8-, or 13-week assignments anywhere in the U.S. All licenses verified — including multi-state compact eligibility.
What is a Travel Nurse?
A Travel Nurse is a Registered Nurse who works on short-term contracts at hospitals and health systems experiencing staffing gaps, typically through a staffing agency.
Assignments usually run 8–13 weeks and span every specialty — ICU, ED, telemetry, OR, L&D, and more. Travel nurses are often licensed in multiple states or hold compact licensure.
Travel Nurse credentials & licensing
What it takes to practice as a travel nurse in the United States.
Active RN license; Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license preferred for multi-state work.
Most assignments require 1–2 years of recent specialty experience.
BLS and ACLS standard; specialty certs (PALS, NRP, TNCC, CCRN) often required.
Background check, drug screen, immunizations, and skills checklist current.
Common practice settings
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License verification respects each state board of nursing.
Featured travel nurses
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Travel Nurse questions, answered
How long is a typical travel nurse assignment?+
Most contracts are 13 weeks, though 4-, 8-, and 26-week contracts are also common. Many can be extended.
Do travel nurses need a license in every state?+
Either a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license that covers the destination state, or a single-state RN license for non-compact states.
How much do travel nurses earn?+
Pay varies by specialty, location, and crisis need — but typically includes a taxable hourly rate plus non-taxed housing and meal stipends.
Can a new grad become a travel nurse?+
Most agencies require at least 1 year of recent acute-care experience before placement.
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