Even if you are a mid-career nursing professional, you may want to reinvestigate your options to be sure you are on a fulfilling career track. 

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  Once you&rsquo;ve completed the arduous work of attaining your RN, your first
  instinct may be to settle in at a local facility and launch your career. Not
  so fast! If you just fall into a job by default or convenience, how will you
  ever know if it&rsquo;s the best choice for you? Even if you are a mid-career
  nursing professional, you may want to reinvestigate your options to be sure
  you are on a fulfilling career track.
</div>



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  When it comes to truly understanding the full potential the nursing profession
  has to offer, there is no better way than through travel nursing. Whether you
  try it out for a year or two or decide to spend your whole career as a travel
  professional, there really is something for everyone.
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  <strong
    >Here are just a few of the benefits of working as a travel nurse:
  </strong>
</div>

<h2>Decide What Kind of Facility You Like Best</h2>

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  Would you prefer a bustling city hospital system? A small rural clinic? Do you
  want to work in the office of a well-respected specialist or with an at-risk
  population in a school or nursing home?
</div>

<div>
  You may feel pretty certain of where you would fit, but there is no way to
  know until you get in there. You need to find out firsthand what a typical day
  is like, and if working there in the long term is for you.
</div>

<h2>Travel the Country without Spending a Dime</h2>

<div>
  Most of us save up for vacations all year, but as a travel nurse,
  there&rsquo;s no need. Choose assignments in areas you&rsquo;ve always wanted
  to go, or favorite place you long to return to. Dodge the snow if you hate the
  cold, or follow it if you love to ski.
</div>

<h2>Be More Than a Tourist</h2>

<div>
  Want to narrow down the area of the country you&rsquo;d like to settle into? A
  weekend here and there isn&rsquo;t going to cut it. Typical travel assignments
  start at 13 weeks. That&rsquo;s plenty of time to settle in and see what
  it&rsquo;s really like to live there. What&rsquo;s that beach community like
  in the off-season? Are you really a big city person? Does that location look
  great on paper, but just doesn&rsquo;t feel like it could be home?
</div>

<h2>Beef Up Your Savings</h2>

<div>
  As a travel nurse, your housing and many of your expenses will be paid for.
  Don&rsquo;t hesitate to treat yourself a bit &ndash; nursing is demanding work
  and you want to enjoy your assignment. Committing to saving a portion of your
  income is a smart way to accumulate a nice nest egg.
</div>

<h2>Get Your Foot in the Door</h2>

<div>
  Do you have a dream employer you&rsquo;d love to work for? Landing a full-time
  job may be challenging. A travel assignment could be more attainable. Once
  they see your skills, experience and dedication on the job, they may offer you
  a permanent position. Conversely, you may find that job wasn&rsquo;t quite as
  ideal as you thought it would be. You might be happy to move on when your 13
  weeks is up.
</div>

<h2>Increase Your Employability</h2>

<div>
  Employers love to hire nurses with travel experience. Travel nurses are
  hardworking, educated, experienced and adaptable &ndash; all qualities that
  healthcare employers demand. They learn fast and ramp up quickly &ndash; is it
  any wonder employers want to hire them full time?
</div>



<div>
  Whether you&rsquo;re just starting out and want to jumpstart your nursing
  career or are a more experienced nurse who wants to shake things up a bit,
  travel nursing is the smart choice.
</div>



<div>Need more info?</div>



<div>
  Cross Country Nurses has thousands of exciting opportunities to choose from
  and a support system that&rsquo;s second to none.
  <a href="/sites/ccn/travel-nursing-jobs"
    >Check out our current opportunities</a
  >
  to get started today!
</div>


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