Travel Nursing CE Course
hosted byNursingCE.comTravel Nursing CE Course is organized by NursingCE.com.
Release date: 06/13/22
Expiration date: 06/13/25
Overview:
This course reviews various aspects of travel nursing, including travel requirements and the qualities and characteristics of a successful travel nurse. In addition, this course will describe factors to consider when selecting a travel agency and a travel contract., including financial considerations, benefits, housing, and hour guarantee. Finally, this course will outline the proper etiquette for travel nurses to prevent blacklisting.
Learning Objectives:
After this activity, learners will be prepared to:
• identify the qualities and characteristics of a successful travel nurse
• identify the factors to consider when choosing a travel agency
• describe considerations before signing a contract, including financial details, benefits, housing, and hour guarantee
• define the phenomenon of blacklisting and how to avoid it
• explore the requirements for travel nursing, including licensing, certifications, and experience
Travel Nurse Characteristics and Considerations:
Nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and registered nurses (RNs) can do travel work. In addition, advanced practice nurses (APRNs) can also pick up travel assignments and contracts. For most travel nursing jobs, obtaining an associate degree (ADN) or a bachelor’s degree (BSN) is required, and some agencies will only hire BSN-prepared nurses. The demand for travel nurses and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) will continue to increase due to the nursing shortage and the aging US population. Generally, one year of experience is required, but most agencies prefer at least two years. If working in a particular specialty, additional bedside experience is often required, especially in labor and delivery, pediatrics, emergency department, or behavioral health. Additional certifications may be required based on the specific subspecialty. Experience can be critical to many agencies and hospitals, as nurses must understand basic principles of nursing practice, be familiar with the particular patient population, and be prepared when going to new facilities, which may have limited resources available to help orient or train travel nurses.
A nurse should consider various aspects when deciding upon a travel job, including pay, location, and contract specifics such as duration of the assignment, hours/shifts, housing, relocation assistance, benefits, stipulations, and requirements. Nurses looking to travel internationally may need to understand.