Can you bring your spouse as a travel nurse?
In short, YES, your spouse or significant other can absolutely travel with you while you are on a travel healthcare contract (travel nursing, PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP, etc). I’ve been traveling with my husband (who is a travel physical therapist) for two years now.
How long are typical travel nurse assignments?
13 weeks
A. Most assignments last 13 weeks, though some travel jobs may be as short as 8 weeks while others may be as long as 26 weeks. Many assignments are renewed if the traveler and the hospital are in agreement. Some travel nurses extend multiple times, when the job is a perfect fit!
What should a travel nurse assignment take?
20 Things To Bring On Your Travel Nursing Assignment
- Proper Documents. The most common document people think of is their drivers licensed.
- First Aid Kit.
- Prescription Medications For You.
- Prescription Medications For Your Pet.
- Immunization Records.
- Appropriate Clothes.
- Household Items.
- Personal Items.
How can I be a good travel nurse?
The 6 things that make a good travel nurse
- Flexibility. One of the biggest things recruiters look for in a good travel nurse is flexibility.
- Confidence. While you’re on assignment, you are a guest in the facility where you’re working.
- Adaptability.
- Positivity.
- Trust.
- Compassion.
In short, yes! Of course, certain factors make it easier to bring your spouse along on your travel nurse assignments. But recruiters encourage it and will help you plan for having your significant other in tow during your travel nurse placements.
Where do you live as a travel nurse?
You work as a travel nurse in the area of your permanent residence and live there while you’re working. You maintain living expenses at your place of permanent residence. You have not abandoned the permanent residence, and you or members of your family live there.
How to maintain a tax home as a travel nurse?
You can easily maintain a tax home by making sure you return home to work for at least part of the year in between travel nurse assignments. Your travel nurse recruiter can answer any questions you may have about tax homes for travel RNs.
How often do travel nurses have to return to their home state?
Maintain your driver’s license and voter registration in your home state. Keep your car registered in your home state. Keep a per-diem position, if possible, in your home state. Return to your permanent home at least once every 13 months. File a Residence Tax Return with your home state.
How much does a travel nursing agency pay?
So in addition to a base salary (which is taxable, but often much lower than what a typical nurse would earn per hour), a travel nursing agency will also pay a daily rate to cover expenses such as room and board, a meal allowance, incidentals, travel expenses, etc.
