Travel CNAs, or Interim CNAs, must have a high school diploma or GED and successfully complete a state-approved training program and skills test. At LeaderStat, we require all CNAs to be state tested in order to be considered for a travel assignment. In rare instances, facilities may accept someone with a temporary aide license, which means they have not yet been state tested.

Travel CNAs (also written as STNAs – State Tested Nurse Aide, or GNAs – Geriatric Nursing Assistant) are placed on short-term assignments in a variety of settings. With LeaderStat, many of our clients are skilled nursing facilities, so that’s where we see the highest need for travel CNAs.

Travel CNA jobs can last anywhere from 30 days to 13 weeks, and offer an opportunity to develop new skills quickly, learn multiple systems, and adapt to fast-paced work environments. These skills are not only valuable within the CNA role, but are also important for future career advancement.

LeaderStat has a dedicated team of Consultant Specialists to make a travel assignment as seamless as possible. Consultant Specialists are responsible for onboarding and booking travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and rental cars. Travel CNAs also receive mileage reimbursement at the federal rate, for driving to and from the facility from their home/hotel. With LeaderStat, travelers have minimal out-of-pocket costs during an assignment.

Lots of people fall into the first-time category. Each staffing firm may have different requirements for travelers. With LeaderStat, we ask that candidates be state tested CNAs and have at least two years of experience in a long-term care setting. Before applying for a travel CNA job, candidates should be licensed in the state(s) where they’d like to travel. This process is called reciprocity. Reciprocity requirements vary in every state. To learn more about how to get reciprocity in multiple states, check out our interactive map. Most states require candidates to complete an online or paper application. Some states have a fee associated with reciprocity, while other states are totally free.

Travel CNAs come on with LeaderStat as W2 employees, which means they will receive benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance, weekly pay, mileage reimbursement, licensure reimbursement and more.