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 system more seamless. Below we will share what we have learnt along the way that…
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…
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…
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 many advantages to becoming a travel nurse. Marta and I have been travel nursing for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 US. In this article, I outline those restrictions and explain the value of obtaining American…
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…