Let’s revisit three of the most common travel nursing myths so you can start travel nursing without being afraid of the unknown! Get the facts behind these three common myths.

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  As travel nursing demand continues to increase, many questions often arise
  from prospective travel nurses about what to expect from a travel nursing
  career. It&rsquo;s important for all travel nurses to be educated about the
  facts so they can make well-informed decisions about their travel assignments.
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  Let&rsquo;s revisit three of the
  <a href="/sites/ccnblogs/myths-of-travel-nursing-job-compensation"
    >most common travel nursing myths</a
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  so you can start travel nursing without being afraid of the unknown! Get the
  facts behind these three common myths.
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<h2>Your Agency Will Pay 100 Percent of Housing Costs</h2>

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  While your agency will cover your standard living arrangements, your housing
  package will not cover extra costs such as a microwave, washer and dryer.
  Furthermore, added perks like cable and internet are usually at your own
  expense. You can, however, rest assured that your agency will place you in the
  most convenient housing available so you do not have to find your own housing
  accommodations near your assignment. As long as you know what housing basics
  will be covered, you won&rsquo;t be surprised at the extra expenses
  you&rsquo;ll have to include in your travel budget.
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<h2>Your Agency Will Guarantee Paid Time Off (PTO)</h2>

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  As a travel nurse, it&rsquo;s important to remember you&rsquo;ll be filling a
  dire need for the hospital in which you&rsquo;re placed. This means it&rsquo;s
  very uncommon to be given paid time off &ndash; even for sick days. Because of
  short staffs and urgent vacancies, travel nurses are expected to work all
  their scheduled shifts. It&rsquo;s important you educate yourself about the
  policies of your agency and hospital so you know what paid time off is
  included in your contract. This will also be critical as you plan your travel
  schedule, as you&rsquo;ll want to avoid any conflicts between work and any
  personal commitments. Regardless of the policy in place, you&rsquo;ll have
  plenty of time outside of work for fun and exploration in your new city!
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<h2>You Will Not Be Penalized for Canceled Shifts Initiated by the Hospital</h2>

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  Depending on your agency, there&rsquo;s a chance you will be held accountable
  for costs associated with shifts canceled by the hospital. When reviewing your
  contract, make sure you&rsquo;re guaranteed 100 percent of contracted hours
  during your assignment. To avoid any surprises, always clarify the
  hospital&rsquo;s policy before signing on the dotted line!
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  Now that we&rsquo;ve clarified many common travel nursing myths, hopefully you
  can see there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of! As long as you arm
  yourself with the proper information and communicate your concerns with your
  agency, you&rsquo;ll be well on your way to a rewarding travel nursing career.
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  Ready to explore
  <a href="/sites/ccn/travel-nursing-jobs">travel nursing opportunities</a>? Get
  in touch today with Cross Country Nurses and have your questions answered!
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