Nursing
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FAQ
What nursing specialties can I travel in?
Fusion Medical Staffing places travel nurses across 42 nursing specialties including ICU, ER, OR, L&D, NICU, PICU, Med/Surg, Telemetry, PACU, Behavioral Health, Dialysis, Wound Care, and many more. Whether you specialize in critical care, procedural nursing, pediatrics, or leadership, there are travel assignments for your expertise. Your Fusion recruiter can help you explore opportunities in your specific specialty.
How do I start travel nursing with Fusion Medical Staffing?
Getting started is simple. Submit your application online and a Fusion recruiter will reach out to learn about your nursing specialty, experience, certifications, and where you want to go. Your dedicated recruiter stays with you throughout your entire travel career, helping you find assignments, navigate licensing, and handle logistics. Most travelers start with a 13-week contract at a facility with solid onboarding support.
How much do travel nurses make?
Travel nurse pay varies by specialty, location, facility type, and experience level. Specialties with higher acuity and demand, such as ICU, ER, and CVICU, tend to command higher weekly pay. Competitive pay packages typically include a taxable hourly rate plus tax-free stipends for housing, meals, and incidentals. Contact your Fusion recruiter to discuss current pay packages for your nursing specialty.
What benefits do travel nurses get with Fusion Medical Staffing?
Fusion Medical Staffing offers day 1 health insurance, competitive weekly pay, housing assistance, travel reimbursement, and licensing support for all travel nurses. You also get one dedicated recruiter who knows your specialty, your goals, and your name. Credentialing assistance is included so you can focus on delivering excellent patient care.
Do I need a compact nursing license to travel?
A compact nursing license (NLC) is not always required but significantly expands your assignment options. The Nurse Licensure Compact allows you to practice in any NLC member state with a single license. If your home state participates in the compact, you can work in 40+ states without additional licenses. For non-compact states, your Fusion recruiter helps with temporary license applications.
How long are travel nursing assignments?
Most travel nursing assignments run 13 weeks, which is the standard contract length across travel healthcare. Some facilities offer shorter 8-week contracts or longer 26-week assignments depending on their needs. Extensions are common if both you and the facility want to continue. Your Fusion recruiter can help find assignments matching your preferred contract length.
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