Why Travel?
Your Life as Traveler Begins Here.
Thinking of becoming a traveler, putting your skills to use at top hospital, clinics and other facilities across the United States? As with any career, there are both pros and cons to consider – although we’re biased and think the pros far outweigh the cons!
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Earn more. Travelers typically earn 20 percent more than their non-traveling peers. |
Because you’re earning more than your peers—the full-time, permanent staff—and they know it, you might be the object of jealousy and resentment. |
Scratch your travel itch. Travelers have unique opportunities to explore the country—and the world! |
Frequent traveling also means frequent packing, frequent driving, frequent flying and frequent moving—up to every 13 weeks if you choose not to renew your contracts. |
Explore potential areas before moving permanently. |
Thirteen weeks might not be long enough to ever feel settled—not to mention to find a good doctor, a good stylist, a good friend. |
Meet new people. |
You’ll have to say goodbye fairly often and leave new friends behind. |
Forgo office politics, mandatory meetings and other “full time” staff requirements. |
You may have to take what others might consider undesirable or high-stress shifts. |
Work with some of the best healthcare practitioners at some of the best facilities in the world. |
Because travelers are typically clinical specialists, it may be more difficult to learn new skills or to advance into managerial roles. |
Enjoy tax breaks and completion, loyalty and referral bonuses—not to mention substantial meal, housing and travel allowances as well. |
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Enjoy flexible work in 13-week shifts. Take off for a week, a month or more in between contracts if you’d like. Work summers-only, or winters-only, or all year long. How much you work is up to you. |
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Gain experience at varying types of hospitals, like teaching, trauma and children’s hospitals. |
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Become a respected expert – the “go to” person others turn to for help. |