If you're thinking about travel nurse employment, or even if you've worked in this field before and want to switch companies, we know you have questions about us, our assignments and what we have to offer.
If you don't see your question here, please call us at (800) 544-7255 or drop us a line at info@medicalexpress.com.
To help you get to know us a little better, we have compiled answers to many of the most frequently asked questions we hear from healthcare professionals.
The very first step you need to take is to complete an application form. This can be done online, by fax, by mail or over the phone. Once your application is approved, a recruiter will get in touch with you to begin the process of finding the right assignment for you.
The minimum requirements depend on your area of specialty. The facilities we work with have different requirements and preferences for different types of units and practice settings. Here are some general guidelines of the minimum required experience for some typical travel nursing specialties:
Typically 8 months:RN - DialysisTypically 12-18 months:RN - ICU, OR, Ambulatory OR, PACU, PICU, Ambulatory PACU, PCU, NICU, Peds, LD, Pedi ER, Home Health, Cath Lab, CVICU, CVOR, BMT, Telemetry, ERTypically 2 years:RN - MedSurg, Endoscopy, Psych, Rehab, Postpartum, Nurse Manager, Wound CareTypically 3 years: LPN/LVN
If you enjoy diversity in your work environment and feel stimulated by constantly expanding your knowledge and exploring new ways of doing things, then a travel nursing career is probably a great choice for you. With each new assignment you'll have the opportunity to boost your career by working alongside seasoned professionals and utilizing state-of-the-art techniques. If you love exploring new places and meeting new people, travel nurse employment could be just what you're looking for!
We work in thousands of facilities in all 50 states. Whether you want to work in one of the nation's big cities, like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia or Houston, or a small town in New England, the Midwest or Alaska, we have a wide choice of assignments for you.
Our travelers work primarily in hospital settings. The size of the hospitals can range from large university teaching facilities to remote community hospitals. You get to decide what kind of facility is right for you.
Our typical travel assignment is 13 weeks. However, travel nurse employment can range from 8 to 52 weeks, depending on the needs of the facility. Many times you can extend an assignment you particularly enjoy.
