Nurse Agency Guides: Tips on becoming a travelling nurse

Nurse jobs in Sydney are rewarding, especially if you are a travelling nurse. With the support of the right nurse recruitment agency, you can be sure of being gainfully employed, suitably compensated and well taken care of in your chosen work. Here are tips on beginning your travelling nurse journey.

 

You need a current Registered Nursing License to become a travel nurse. Beyond the RN License, the key to becoming a travelling nurse is to have specialized skills. Focus on getting a couple of years of experience in your preferred area; possibly ICU, CCU, pediatrics, geriatrics. Strong clinical experience will be a selling point.

 

You will be required to submit a comprehensive set of medical paperwork, possibly all the way back from your college days, as well as your nursing credentials, before starting a travel assignment. Scan documents or take pictures on your mobile phone of any pertinent documentation: ACLS, BLS, Stroke Certifications etc. Have them readily accessible.

 

Shop around and do your research to find a good nursing recruitment agency that suits your specific needs. Look for reliability, housing options provided and contracts with good hospitals. Speak with your recruiter and tell them about yourself. Be flexible and remember you're in a position where you can learn new skills. Bower YNA can offer agency nursing jobs across Australia meaning you can work your way around the country. 

 

Networking is very important for travel nurses. Being in contact with fellow traveling RN's helps you know your worth, and find opportunities. When you are relocating to a specific area, reach out to people you know from that area so you have friends close by. Even friends of a friend can be helpful. Look around during hospital orientation for other travel nurses, or nurses new to the area. Grab a coffee and cultivate friends.