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 you applied for your CGFNS visa screen. If you have not yet applied for your…
Category: Travel Nursing Essentials
What is 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. 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…
What is a Travel Nurse Salary?
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…
What Does a Travel Nurse Interview Look Like?
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 you for a job posting, and now you’re probably wondering, what’s next? After being submitted,…
Getting your TN Visa and Social Security Number
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 US as a Canadian. You can only apply for your TN Visa and SSN…
5 FAQ’s by First Time Travellers
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, which will provide insight into the world of travel nursing as a Canadian RN. 1….