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As seen in our guide to travel nursing, getting a US nursing license is required in order to become a travel nurse in America. Obtaining your US license consists of multiple steps and can take quite some time, similar to when…

Are you a Canadian Nurse thinking of travel nursing in the US? As Canadian nurses currently working in the US, Marta and I have learnt a lot of useful tips and tricks to make the transition into the American healthcare…

Can Your Partner Travel Nurse With You? Whether you have a partner or even children, you might be thinking if it’s possible for them to join you as you travel nurse in the USA. I am lucky to travel with…

Travel nursing is an amazing opportunity, it is something Logan and I absolutely do not regret! However, the lifestyle of a travel nurse can feel pretty unstable. I think it’s important to talk about some of travel nurse challenges you…

You have likely seen posts about travel nursing on social media and heard about it amongst fellow nurses. You may be asking yourself if you should embark on the journey of travel nursing. Though it can seem daunting, there are…

Get inspired by my Milan itinerary! 48 hours in Milan Itinerary Italy is one of my favourite countries to visit in Europe. When brainstorming vacation ideas to go on in-between assignments each year I always put Italy on the list!…

What To Do About Your Cell Phone While Travelling When travel nursing from Canada to the US, you may need to make decisions about what you are going to do about your cell phone. Learn about keeping your Canadian number…

All About Furnished Finder Furnished Finder is a short-term housing website created for travelling professionals. It is completely free to use and has provided housing for over 100,000 travel nurses. Source: Furnished Finder What is Furnished Finder? Furnished finder has…

Source: CGFNS This page will highlight one of the most complicated and lengthy processes in starting your travel nurse journey as a Canadian, navigating the different services of CGFNS. Table of ContentsVisaScreen: Visa Credentials AssessmentSteps to Getting Started with CGFNSRequest…

New York City offers a multitude of breakfast restaurants, with new joints opening every week. It can be easy to be overwhelmed by the seemingly endless food options, so I have created a list of 5 breakfast spots to check…

My first travel nurse assignment was in Boston. There are endless things to do and see in New England, and after 7 months, I barely scratched the surface! Here is the first instalment of my guide to travel nursing in…

Our stay at the newly opened St. Regis Kanai Resort in Cancun, Mexico, was exceptional. I’ll break down all the fantastic features of the hotel and why it’s a resort I will compare all my similar trips to! Source: Marriott…

You might be wondering, how does a travel nurse find housing? Planning a move and finding new accommodations every 13 weeks can be overwhelming and stressful. We are here to help make the process easier for you. First, we explain…

Canadian travel insurance is commonly purchased when taking a short trip to the US or overseas. Although this is useful for leisure trips, there are limitations to your coverage if you rely solely on travel insurance while residing in the…

How Much do you Make as a Travel Nurse? As travel nurses, the question we are most commonly asked is “what is the salary of a travel nurse?” This is a complex question, as there are many components of a…

Before embarking on your first travel assignment in the US, it is important to apply for a Health Card extension. Per the Ministry of Health, you must meet specific requirements to receive this Health Card extension while out of the…

This article discusses the interview process for a Travel Nurse position. It will help you prepare for an interview and covers key details you should know prior to interviewing such as common travel nurse interview questions. So your recruiter submitted…

An essential part of the travel nursing process is getting your TN Visa and Social Security Number (SSN). This article will outline everything you need to know about these two crucial steps to being employed as a travel nurse in…

The process for a Canadian to become a travel nurse in the US differs significantly compared to Americans. There are many things to consider when deciding if it is the right fit for you. Below outlines some of those considerations,…

I’m a Canadian Nurse; which state should I apply for my first nursing license?  This may seem like a straightforward question, but it is a little more complicated for Canadians. I endured many hurdles to get my first US nursing…

How I Made the Decision to Travel Nurse Working through a global pandemic as a healthcare worker was not easy. Everyday, there was so much uncertainty. From what personal protective equipment (PPE) we would or wouldn’t have and the fear…