Travel
Nursing Pay........
The
top questions nurses want to know who are looking
into
travel nursing is what
is the travel nursing pay
and benefits? What
type of bonuses
are available and what other items are included in your compensation package? Keep
in mind that each nursing
agency and hospital varies along with your specialty but, the
generalized amounts and information
will be answered. In understanding how nursing pay rates are figured please click here.
Pay
Registered
Nurses
normally get paid anywhere from $21 to $50 per hour. LPN's average
between $17 to $30 per hour. The traveling nurses pay and
wages
will also have the comprehensive package added on with the benefits and
bonuses.
Direct Deposit
Most
traveling nurse agencies offer direct deposit with
your paychecks. Travel
Expenses
Travel
expenses for nurses are reimbursed with your assignments. Whether you
drive or fly you will normally gain on this end. This goes
both
local and far away with driving.
Insurance
Most
travel
agencies offer full medical coverage (health, dental, vision). Most plans are flexible
and
you can add dependents. With some companies, there may be a minimal charge to you. Subsidies For Housing &
Insurance
If
you provide your own housing and insurance the travel nursing agency
will pay you so much per month. Usually, between $500 to
$3000
depending on your location.Retirement
Programs
401(k)
retirement benefits or other retirement packages are offered by most of
the nursing agencies. Relocation
Assistance
Some
travel nurses decide they want to stay where they are at and the agency
will provide relocation help and financial assistance. Continuing
Education
Continuing education is
another benefit most agencies offer in their package to you for free or
at a discount.
Free
Housing and Utilities
As
a
travel nurse, you will be offered an apartment, condominium and
sometimes a motel room for your contract (the motel room isn't very
frequent). The rent and electric are paid for.
Referral Bonuses
When
you refer another nurse to a travel agency and they sign up and
complete their first contract you receive a referral bonus.
These
bonuses range from $500 to $1500 usually. This is a nice addition to
your travel nursing pay. Incentive
Programs
Most
agencies offer incentive programs to keep you with them. Some
may
offer cash pay, discounts for different items you
use or
a free trip someplace for a vacation after working so many contracts. Completion Bonuses
The
completion bonus will increase the travel nursing pay and this is what
a lot of nurses really look forward to. This can
range
anywhere from $500 to
$12,000 and sometimes higher.
Extension Bonus and Loyalty Bonus
If
a contract is extended for another contract there is usually a nice
bonus paid to you. A loyalty Bonus is usually offered if you
have
completed at least three assignments with an agency.
Double Overtime
Some
companies will offer double overtime while others offer time and a half
for overtime.
Licensure Reimbursement
This
is another incentive benefit most travel agencies offer. The
agency will also help you in obtaining the license from the state or
states you choose to work in.
AAA Membership
Different
agencies offer a variety of incentives and roadside assistance is
another for the travel nurse who drives. This membership also
gives the nurse discounts on different attractions, rental vehicles,
hotels, detailed maps and more.
CEU Reimbursement
Continuing education is
important to keep up and most travel agencies cover this expense also. Guaranteed
Pay
This
plan covers you in the event a shift gets canceled. You will
still be paid for that shift. The majority of nursing agencies
have this plan. They want to make sure you are happy and get
your
pay if something happens with the shift. Orientation is also
covered as full pay.
Liability Insurance &
Worker's
Comp Insurance
Most travel agencies
provide liability insurance, worker's compensation insurance and
malpractice insurance.
There are many incentives and
benefits in travel nursing pay.
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