Who Can Apply for Travel Nurse Assignments?
A travel nurse must be an RN in good standing with an active license and, ideally, at least two years’ experience. Responsibilities are the same as a traditional RN such as: administer care, medications, and vaccines to patients of all ages; communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals; collaborate to create a plan of patient care; create and contribute to medical records; respond to patient inquiries and concerns; track supplies and inventory; and counsel patients.
They must be able to enter a new medical environment in a new location and get up to speed with current protocols and procedures quickly. They must have excellent clinical, analytical, and communication skills, a calm demeanor, the ability to work well within a team, and empathy for their patients.
Travel nurses must have licensure in every state in which they practice. Other documentation required for travel nurse assignments includes copies of licenses (professional and driving); documentation of (current) vaccines, appropriate titer results, PPD tests, a physician statement, and a Basic Life Support card.
