New grad nursing jobs
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.
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
Spend one year in a hospital setting
Since most of our contracts are at hospitals, you’ll want to make sure you know the ropes when it’s your time to start travel nursing!
Spend another year working toward a specialty
If you want to take a job in the ICU or L&D unit, you’ll need experience in the specialty prior to traveling. This will only increase your chances of landing a job that fits your lifestyle and needs.
Consider floating
Not sure where to start in your nursing career? Try floating! Floating is a great way to gain experience in various areas of the hospital.
Maintain your resume
Keeping your resume clean and up to date will help you as you share your information with facilities. Don’t forget to include your:
Dates of employment
Level and type of facility
Hospital unit and bed size
Patient ratios
Charting systems
Certifications
Apply for your nursing license
You must be licensed to work as a nurse in the U.S. The good news is that Fusion will reimburse you!
Find your recruiter match
At Fusion, you work with and stay with the same recruiter for every assignment. They’ll be your lifeline, your cheerleader, your unofficial therapist, and so much more.
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.
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 is easy. Simply fill out an application and complete the skills checklist. 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:
Certified Sterile Tech/OR tech
CVICU
CVOR
ER
ICU
L&D
Med Surg
NICU
OR
PACU
PCU/Stepdown
PEDS
Postpartum/Mother Baby
Psych
Sterile Processor
Telemetry
Choose where you go
With opportunities for travelers all over the country, we’ve selected areas with the most popular medical traveling jobs to help you find your best fit.
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!
Certifications
State licenses and nurse certification costs are covered while you're a traveling medical professional.
Per diem
When you become a traveling nurse, you receive weekly, tax-free per diem to help cover daily expenses, like transportation and meals.
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 Medical Staffing if I'm interested in travel nursing?
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.
What other ways can I connect with Fusion Medical Staffing while I finish my program?
Check us out on our social media pages - @FusionMedStaff - and stay in the loop! Connecting with us on social media could also get you exclusive swag items and other traveler gifts!
How much experience do I need to be a travel nurse?
The industry standard is between one and two years of clinical experience before you can start traveling professionally, although this timeline may vary by state.
