Getting Started12 min read
The Complete Guide to Travel Nursing
Everything you need to know about becoming a travel nurse, from choosing your first agency to landing your dream assignment.
Find the Best Travel Nurse Agencies — Ranked, Reviewed, Trusted
Real reviews. Real data. Smarter travel decisions.
150+ Agencies Reviewed
4,800+ Nurse Reviews
All 50 States
500+ Nursing Schools
Agency Directory
Compare Top Travel Nurse Agencies Side by Side
Real reviews from real nurses. Transparent pay data. Housing details. Benefits breakdowns. Everything you need to choose the right agency for your next assignment.
150+
Agencies Ranked
4,800+
Nurse Reviews
50
States Covered
12+
Specialties Tracked
#1 Rated
TravelNurse Source
4.8
$2,100 - $3,600
avg weekly pay
ICUERMed Surg48 statesHousing
Aya Healthcare
4.7
$2,200 - $3,050
avg weekly pay
ORL&DTele50 statesHousing
FlexCare Medical Staffing
4.6
$2,250 - $3,100
avg weekly pay
ICUERPACU42 statesHousing
How Travel Nursing Works
Your path from first step to first assignment
1
Choose Your Agency
Research and compare top-rated agencies
2
Get Licensed
Obtain compact or state-specific licenses
3
Find Your Assignment
Browse opportunities by state and specialty
4
Start Your Adventure
Begin your travel nursing journey
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UCLA School of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA
BSNMSN
NCLEX Pass Rate95%
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Johns Hopkins Nursing
Baltimore, MD
BSNMSNDNP
NCLEX Pass Rate97%
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Duke University Nursing
Durham, NC
BSNMSNDNP
NCLEX Pass Rate96%
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UPenn School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA
BSNMSNPhD
NCLEX Pass Rate94%
Nursing School Directory
Discover Top Nursing Schools Nationwide
Explore accredited BSN, ADN, RN-to-BSN, and advanced practice programs. Find schools that prepare you for travel nursing from day one.
Accredited Programs
CCNE and ACEN accredited schools only
Travel Nurse Ready
Programs that prepare you for the travel lifestyle
Flexible Learning
On-campus, online, and hybrid options available
All 50 States
Explore Travel Nursing by State
Click any state to view agencies, licensing info, pay data, and top opportunities. Larger dots indicate higher demand markets.
Compact License State
Own License Required
High Demand (60+ agencies)
California
Agencies120
Avg Pay$2,800-$4,200/wk
ICUERL&D
Texas
Agencies95
Avg Pay$2,400-$3,800/wk
Med SurgICUTele
Florida
Agencies88
Avg Pay$2,200-$3,600/wk
ERICUStepdown
New York
Agencies75
Avg Pay$3,000-$4,500/wk
ICUORL&D
North Carolina
Agencies62
Avg Pay$2,300-$3,500/wk
Med SurgERTele
Arizona
Agencies58
Avg Pay$2,500-$3,900/wk
ICUERPACU
Find Opportunities by Specialty
Discover travel nursing roles in your area of expertise
ICU
Critical care nursing in intensive care units across the country.
ER
Fast-paced emergency room assignments for experienced nurses.
Operating Room
Surgical and perioperative nursing roles in top hospitals.
Labor & Delivery
Support mothers and families through childbirth nationwide.
Med Surg
Medical-surgical nursing with the widest range of assignments.
Telemetry
Cardiac monitoring and telemetry unit positions in every state.
Travel Nursing Resources & Guides
Expert guides to help you at every stage of your journey
Pay & Benefits8 min read
How to Compare Travel Nurse Pay Packages
Learn how to break down pay packages, understand stipends, and negotiate the best compensation for your assignments.
First-Time Travelers10 min read
First Assignment Survival Guide
Tips and advice from experienced travel nurses to help you thrive on your very first travel nursing contract.
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