Travel Laboratory Jobs
Travel Laboratory Jobs
Make a difference as a traveling lab professional
Picture this: you, a medical lab professional with a passion for adventure, breaking free from the norm and diving into the exciting world of healthcare travel. Ready to bring this vision to life?
Being a traveling lab professional isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle that merges your love for science and healthcare with the thrill of exploring new places. Not only can you look forward to working in diverse facilities across the country, but you can also anticipate refining your skills, working with different lab tech, and growing both personally and professionally. Pack your lab coat, buckle in for the ride, and let the travel lab life be your next big exploration!
Interested in traveling as a lab professional? Browse travel laboratory jobs at outstanding facilities across the country and find your fit.
What are traveling lab professionals?
Your Fusion recruiter doesn't just work in healthcare staffing—they specialize in laboratory travel. They understand analyzer platforms, ASCP credentialing pathways, and the licensing landscape across states (especially California and New York). Day one health insurance, dental, and vision coverage start immediately. Housing assistance gets you settled in each new city. Licensing support is especially valuable for lab professionals navigating state-specific requirements.
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.
Advantages & perks for traveling laboratory jobs
Competitive pay
Lab travelers are wanted all over the country. With pay transparency, you can see your traveler pay package upfront before you even apply.
Licensing
Don’t let the cost of licenses and certifications stop you from following your dreams. When you become a traveling laboratory professional, you can get your state licenses and certifications fully reimbursed by Fusion Medical Staffing.
Stipend
A travel med lab career means you qualify for a weekly, tax-free stipend to help cover housing, transportation, meals, and other expenses.
Explore the U.S.
From lively city vibes to the peaceful countryside, working an allied travel job allows you to experience all the U.S. has to offer and build a rewarding life. Healthcare travel is more than a job, it’s a journey of adventure, making memories, and bringing your skills to different corners of the country.
Medical traveler compliance & licensure
Working travel laboratory jobs is an exciting way for you to grow your experience, but what if your dream travel assignment is asking for certifications that you don’t have? Lucky for you, you have a team of experts helping you every step of the way. We’re here to help ensure you have the training you need and the financial assistance to cover the cost of licensing and certifications.
Licenses & certifications
Licensing and certification can be confusing. It’s hard enough keeping up with the requirements of your home state, but now you have to get compliant for places you’ve never been. Work with your recruiter, compliance experts, clinical liaisons, and facility to double-check all relevant credentials required for all travel laboratory jobs.
Compliance requirements
Compliance requirements for traveling healthcare professionals are essential checks to make sure your important information is up to date. Some of your compliance requirements are the same across the board, but there are others that will depend on your specialty in the 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
F.A.Q.s
What types of travel laboratory roles does FMS staff?
FMS staffs the full range of laboratory disciplines—medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, clinical laboratory scientists, cytotechnologists, histotechnicians, histotechnologists, phlebotomists, lab assistants, pathologist assistants, and lab directors.
What benefits do FMS laboratory travelers get?
Day one health insurance, dental, and vision coverage. Housing assistance to help you settle into each new city. Licensing support tailored to state requirements—especially valuable for California and New York assignments. Continuing education resources and professional development. Your Fusion team handles credentialing and compliance so you focus on your work.
How does the recruiter model work for laboratory professionals?
Your Fusion recruiter specializes in laboratory staffing. They understand analyzer platforms, ASCP pathways, and state licensing variations. They match you to assignments based on your certifications, instrument preferences, and career goals—not just open positions. Your recruiter is your advocate throughout your assignment and your partner for your next move.
What should laboratory travelers expect on their first assignment?
Your first week will involve orientation to the facility's analyzer platforms, laboratory information system, quality control protocols, and departmental workflows. Most facilities provide structured onboarding (though the depth varies). You'll meet your team, learn their critical value thresholds and communication preferences, and get comfortable with their specimen handling routines.
How does FMS help laboratory professionals with licensing?
FMS manages credentialing and licensing support for every state. California and New York require state-specific laboratory personnel licenses separate from ASCP certification—our team navigates those requirements for you. We track renewal deadlines, manage documentation, and ensure compliance before you arrive at your assignment.
What housing options does FMS offer for laboratory travelers?
FMS provides housing assistance for every assignment. Options vary by location—some facilities offer on-campus housing, others partner with local apartments. Your recruiter works with you to find housing that fits your budget and lifestyle. Housing is arranged before your arrival so you can focus on settling into your new role.
How long are typical laboratory travel assignments?
Most laboratory assignments run 8 to 13 weeks, though lengths vary based on facility needs and your preferences. Some travelers prefer shorter assignments to explore different cities and health systems. Others extend assignments to build deeper expertise with a facility's analyzer platforms and workflows. Your recruiter discusses assignment length during matching.
How do I get started as a travel laboratory professional with FMS?
Connect with a Fusion recruiter who specializes in laboratory travel. They'll review your certifications, experience, and preferences. Discuss your ideal assignment length, geographic interests, and any licensing considerations. Your recruiter handles credentialing, licensing verification, and assignment matching. Most travelers are ready to start within 2-4 weeks of initial contact.
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