Registered Nurse MedSurg

Travel Nurse Opportunity In Arcata, CA

We need a registered nurse with MedSurg experience for a job in Arcata, CA. This position requires temporary relocation, and pay will include travel expenses and be higher than local nursing assignments. We are seeking an experienced nurse who can start quickly.

Travel nursing offers adventure, numerous choices, and flexibility. Nurses can select facilities and locations of their preference and work in prestigious medical centers. Many nurses seek a quality lifestyle, and the ability to choose is crucial. To a great extent, travel nurses control their own schedules. Many have been traveling for over ten years and intend to continue.

If you are a nurse looking for a flexible schedule, great pay, benefits, and the opportunity to explore the country, travel nursing could be the perfect opportunity. To commence a travel nurse career:

Get Prepared For The Steps In The Process

Before starting your first travel assignment, some preparation is needed. Update your RN license if needed, ensure you have complete immunization and physical examination records, and have a CV showcasing your nursing skills and experience. You should also have several references who can vouch for you.

When you identify assignments you are interested in, your recruiter will submit you for them and you can prepare for the interview process. During the interview, inquire about scheduling, patient to nurse ratios, required skills, etc.

State Licensing Requirements

Getting an RN license can start before having an assignment lined up. If you are considering working in certain states, you can begin the licensure process beforehand. Some states, like California, New Jersey, and New York, take over a month to process. Many others process RN license applications quickly, often in a few days. Some states allow you to obtain an RN license in one day by going to the state nursing board directly. If you have a license in a state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, which has 25 states as members, the process will be easier. Your recruiter will assist you in obtaining a license in your chosen state.

Your Area Of Expertise

Each facility has its own policy, but normally you need a year or more of solid experience in your area of specialization to be considered. Even though requirements vary between facilities, you can start applying for travel positions once you have a year of continuous experience. Some specialties, such as psychiatric Registered Nurse and cardiac ICU, require over 2 years of experience.

Versatility

Along with your skills and experience, flexibility is vital. Be amenable to several kinds of hospital policies, procedures, and locations to gain additional skills as part of your travel experience. Even if your first selection was an assignment in Hawaii, don’t let a fantastic opportunity in a different location slip away. Most contracts are for 13 weeks, making it easy to try several cities within a one-year timeframe.

Job References and Skills Checklist

A crucial part of your application is your set of clinical references. References are needed to confirm your clinical skills, and in most cases, three references will be sufficient. A travel nurse will typically be required to fill out a skills checklist coupled with their references.

After your references and skills set have been addressed, we can start seeking contracts that match your requirements. When you decide to accept a job, we will help you take care of any additional details such as immunizations and drug testing.