New Grad Nursing Jobs
Start your career as a new grad nurse
Starting your career as a new grad nurse takes a specific kind of medical professional. With a big heart and open ears, you really know how to help those around you. As a new grad, you’re thinking about taking this show on the road. It looks like you’re ready to reap the rewards of your wanderlust!
Fusion is here to get you started. You’ll be given your own knowledgeable recruiter to help match up the things you want from your travel job and find you the ideal position and location. You’ll also have access to an awesome Nursing mentor to help you transition from student life to a travel nurse career. They’ll be there for you as you go through your first few assignments.
What are you waiting for? Learn more about starting your career as a new grad in nursing!
Now is the perfect time to launch your travel nursing career!
Learn on the job.
When you choose a travel nurse career, you have the freedom to work where you want, when you want, how you want. Traveling allows you to learn on-the-job in different settings, gaining a wide variety of nursing experience as you go.
Nursing in-demand.
As the population gets older, the need for nurses will increase. As a travel nurse you’re there to backfill positions and fill in the gaps. Careers in nursing are expected to grow much faster than average over the next 10 years. You can earn a high salary while exploring your passion for travel and living in other cities.
Traveling wait time: 2 years
Hold up: The 2-year wait
Medical Traveler Compliance & Licensure
Being a travel nurse is an exciting way to grow your experience, but what if your dream travel assignment is asking for certifications you don’t have? Fusion wants to help you reach your potential, so we help you find the nursing training you need and the financial assistance to cover the cost of licensing and certifications.
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Degrees and Certifications
Licensing and certification can be confusing. It’s hard enough keeping up with the requirements of your home state, so how do you get compliant for places you’ve never been? Degrees and certifications depend on your modality and specialty. Fusion’s compliance experts work with your recruiter and the facility, so you have all relevant credentials required for our traveling lab jobs.
Compliance Requirements
Some of your compliance requirements are the same across the board, but there are others that will depend on your specialty in lab.
The three parts of compliance
- Occupational health records: Required immunizations and health examinations
- Documentation: Tax forms, insurance paperwork, and licenses
- Testing: Certifications, online trainings, and workplace safety exams
How to apply
Getting started at Fusion is an easy, 3-step process. Simply fill out an application and complete the skills checklist and drug consent forms. A recruiter will get back to you quickly!
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What is a travel nurse?
Travel nursing is a great career option for nurses who want to experience traveling to different locations and learning about various nursing specializations while helping staff hospitals and facilities. If you want to become a medical traveler in this field, you may need certain licenses and certifications, depending on the city you’re traveling to.
Nursing Specialties
- Med Surg
- Telemetry
- Psych
- Postpartum/Mother Baby
- PEDS
- PCU/Stepdown
- PACU
- ICU
- ER
- OR
- L&D
- NICU
- CVICU
- CVOR
- Sterile Processor
- Certified Sterile Tech/OR tech
Choose where you want to go
Fusion is going to help you find the best place for your new grad nursing job! We have selected the areas that have the hottest travel nurse jobs to ensure you find something great as a new traveling healthcare professional.
The perks of working with Fusion
Competitive pay
Traveling nurses are needed everywhere. Get in the drivers seat with full pay transparency and know your compensation packages before you hit the road!
Per diem
When you become a traveling nurse, you receive weekly, tax-free per diem to help cover daily expenses, like transportation and meals.
Certification reimbursement
State licenses and nurse certification costs are covered while you're a traveling medical professional.
Travel life
When you're a medical traveler you get to live the best of your travel and work lives, together! Plus you'll gain valuable life experience along the way.
F.A.Q.s
How soon should I reach out to Fusion if I’m interested in Travel Careers?
Right away! It’s never too early to start thinking about your career opportunities once you begin your medical program. Our Student Outreach Coordinator is here to educate you on all aspects of traveling as a New Grad.
How else can I connect with Fusion while I finish my program?
Check us out on our Fusion-U (link?) Facebook group. This group is dedicated specifically to New Grads who are interested in travel. We post helpful articles, nationwide events and will keep you in the loop with Fusion! If that doesn’t draw you in, how about regular contests for free Fusion swag and gift cards!
Do you offer a Mentorship Program?
Yes! We offer a Mentorship Program to those who travel with Fusion right after graduation. Our Student Outreach Coordinator will pair you with another Fusion traveler to add an additional level of support while you complete your first few assignments. Check out our Mentors here (maybe link the Mentor page?)
Do I have a choice on where I travel?
You’ll always be in the driver’s seat! As a new grad, we’re not going to steer you wrong. You’ll have the opportunity to get to know your account manager and decide what cities suit you best. Since most medical divisions require you to have a license in the state you’re working in, you’ll already have the choice of state/region you are going to be in. Work with your account manager to let them know of any additional preferences, and they’ll try their hardest to find something perfect for you.
If you get a license in a compact state, are you compact licensed?
Your permanent address must be in a compact state to be compact licensed.