Nurses provide critical services to society. They offer the helping hand and expert support we need when facing some of life’s most scary situations. But sadly, there aren’t enough nurses! That’s why travel RNs and travel nurse housing are a necessary resource to the medical profession. In this post, we’ll delve into the world of a traveling healthcare worker and talk about benefits for the nurse as well as for the hospital.
Some good reasons to consider…
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- They fill an immediate need that’s caused due to a number of reasons, including other staff on leave or retiring, natural disaster in the area, time of year (such as flu season) etc.
- They are “fresh” RNs that will be less likely to come into the job with burnout. Since travel nurses typically enjoy their jobs, their positive attitude affects patients in a good way.1
- They improve quality of care for patients since the hospital has more staff.
- They may have a higher salary than nurses working regularly at the hospital, but don’t have the overhead costs associated with a full-time employee.2
On the flip side, travel nurses benefit themselves because…
- They can get better pay than a full-time RN at a hospital would. Since a travel RN is meeting an urgent need, they get the benefit connected with the demand for their care.
- They typically work in 13-week segments of time, which means they can take off work between time to visit family, travel, enjoy a hobby, rest and recharge etc.
- They get paid to travel! What better way to see the world (or the United States) than to get paid to visit new cities and see how the locals live. On weekends off, travel nurses are free to explore their temporary home and experience different foods, cultures and landscapes.
- They can meet lots of new people and gain skills / experience from many different experts in medicine.
Another benefit for RNs…comfortable travel nurse housing!
Of course, this career certainly isn’t for everyone. However, if you’re a young professional who wants more flexibility in your job and the chance to travel, think about it! Our travel nurse housing is ideal for temporary staff working in Shreveport’s Willis-Knighton Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Hospital or even Brentwood Hospital.
Give our owner, Debi, a call today at 318-548-6156 or reach out on our Contact form to learn more and ask about current availability. We offer fully furnished short term rentals that come complete with washer & dryer units, equipped kitchen area and utilities. If you have a dog, bring Fido along and stay in our pet-friendly rentals. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sources: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/nursing/the-complexity-behind-travel-nurses-exponential-rates.html, https://www.trustednursestaffing.com/why-do-hospitals-hire-travel-nurses/, https://www.hctravelnursing.com/blog/hospitals-use-travel-nurses, https://work.chron.com/hospitals-hiring-traveling-nurses-22729.html, (1) https://www.americantraveler.com/travel-nursing-blog/5-ways-travel-nurses-have-positive-impact-hospitals, (2) https://emedcert.com/blog/how-hospitals-benefit-from-travel-nurse-staffing, https://www.americanmobile.com/nursezone/travel-nursing/why-hospitals-need-travel-nurses/, (3) https://www.travelnursing.com/news/career-development/top-reasons-why-travel-nurses-get-paid-more/
