Thinking Travel Nursing or becoming a travel healthcare worker as a labor/deliver nurse, allied or related field? You’re not alone. Travel Nursing as a career has grown over the past few years (obviously accelerated by the COVID19 pandemic) but is still expected to grow by over 40% in the coming years.

The desire for freedom in scheduling, travel, options to expand learning and career development opportunities, and flexibility have fueled the growth and demand of travelers across the country.

So, if you’re looking for the right balance of career opportunity, flexibility, and benefits, maybe it’s time to start down that path. Here are 5 things you should know before start your career search:

Marketing yourself as a Travel Nurse requires preparation, organization, and a some diligence in getting your name in front of a recruiter. There are plenty of ways to get in touch with a firm, like Spire, and get the process started.

However, you want to put your best foot forward when you see an assignment you want to apply for — and have opportunities down the road.

The inforgraphic below gives you a snapshot of how you can prepare to market yourself as a top-level Travel Nurse.

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