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Author: Marta

My name is Marta, I'm a pediatric emergency room nurse from Toronto travelling in the US. I have taken assignments most recently in Boston and Denver. I travel with my husband who is a travel points enthusiast and manages to find amazing deals using points to fulfill all of our travel bucket-list goals. Join us on our next adventure after 13 weeks!

What is a TD Visa?

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 by Marta

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 my husband now as he has a TD Visa. I will discuss all the things…

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5 Challenges of Travel Nursing

Posted on July 9, 2023July 9, 2023 by Marta

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 may face. 5 Challenges Travel Nurses Face  1. Time Away from Family and Friends  Since…

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Vacation Itineraries: 2 days in Milan

Posted on June 15, 2023June 29, 2023 by Marta

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! This year my husband and I decided to make a trip to attend the 80th…

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Should You Get a US Phone Number?

Posted on June 14, 2023June 14, 2023 by Marta

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 or opting for a US number to stay connected on assignment. 1. Keeping your Canadian…

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How to Use Furnished Finder

Posted on May 16, 2023June 15, 2023 by Marta

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. What is Furnished Finder? Furnished finder has a variety of listings including rental units from private landlords, hotels or property management companies listing housing. It…

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What is CGFNS?

Posted on May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 by Marta

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. VisaScreen: Visa Credentials Assessment The first step in your Travel Nurse journey is receiving VisaScreen Certification from CGFNS. This program verifies your Canadian Nursing credentials to certify you…

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7 Things to Do in Boston

Posted on May 3, 2023May 5, 2023 by Marta

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 Boston, 7 things you should do when you visit! 1. Enjoy Boston Sport’s Scene Boston…

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Travel Itineraries: The St. Regis Kanai Resort

Posted on April 30, 2023May 5, 2023 by Marta

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! On this adventure, after my 13-week assignment in Denver, Colorado, I was so excited to brainstorm which…

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How Does a Travel Nurse Find Housing?

Posted on April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 by Marta

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 how travel nurses are reimbursed for accommodations and then provide our recommendations on how to…

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What is a Travel Nurse Salary?

Posted on April 23, 2023June 15, 2023 by Marta

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 travel nurse’s contract that affect how much you get paid.  Here are some examples of…

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My name is Marta, I’m a pediatric nurse from Toronto. I travel with my husband who is a travel points enthusiast and manages to find amazing deals using points to fulfill all of our travel bucket-list goals. Join us on our next adventure after 13 weeks!

I’m Logan, a pediatric nurse from Canada living and travel nursing in NYC. Follow along on my journey through the US and my travels around the world.

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