Travel Nurse Job Description
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A Travel Nurses is a healthcare worker who travel to patients and assist at different healthcare facilities. Their role is to perform nursing duties and provide care in residential areas, schools, and other organizations. Their responsibilities are to assist when hospitals are short-staffed, perform wound inspections, change dressings, monitor patient's overall wellbeing, provide healthcare and nutritional advice, ensure that all equipment and medical supplies are kept well-organized, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop diets and healthcare plans.
Steps to take to start your career as a Travel Nurse and other jobs like it
- The shortest is an associate degree in nursing (ADN) at 2 years and next a RN diploma at 2-3 years and the longest being a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) at 4 years. All of these programs require a GED or high school diploma. There are also advanced degrees you can earn.
- You need to pass the national nursing licensure exam, NCLEX. Either the PN to become a licensed practical nurse or the RN to become a registered nurse.
- Nurses exist in all areas of healthcare which means there are many different types of environments and work styles to choose from so make sure to do your research to find one that fits your interest and needs. Some of these may require additional training first.
- Finding a nursing job is like any other, networking and job boards are a good start.
Why I choose Nursing:
Hi, I'm Harmony. I'm a registered nurse and I work in an outpatient surgery center. I decided to go to nursing school because I love science and I love helping people.
My Nursing Career:
I've been a nurse for 25 years and I've had various different nursing jobs during my career. I started out working in the hospital at night shift and then I decided to train in the area of critical care and I got a position in the adult intensive care unit where I loved working and I worked for almost 15 years taking care of really critically ill patients.
Nursing Salary:
How much does a nurse make at a day surgery center? Well it varies based on years of experience, possibly what you bargained for, upon hiring, your performance reviews and your raises.
Unique Opportunities:
Being a registered nurse offered me the opportunity to travel to New Zealand and work in a coronary care unit for one year.
Perks of Outpatient Clinic:
One of the main reasons why I like working in an outpatient surgery center is that there are no weekends, no nights, no holidays, Just Monday through Friday, same day procedures. People go home. They go home to their families. You don't have to take care of them overnight. That means more time with my family. So I chose to start working in the outpatient surgery center for more flexibility.
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Education you need to become a Travel Nurse
These are the most common degrees or certificates earned by Jobtrees users prior to becoming a Travel Nurse
There may be other required degrees or certifications needed for this job. The below info shows you the most commonly desired education level from employers when hiring for this job.
- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Nursing
- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Marketing
- Associate Degree in Nursing
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