A travel nurse has the same duties as a salaried, long-term nurse. However, they work short-term positions at various healthcare facilities across the country to help fill staffing gaps and keep healthcare facilities running smoothly.

The US healthcare system is experiencing higher than-ever demand for services. As a result of this, there is a shortage of nurses and other healthcare professionals. To help keep up with demand, travel nurses fill short-term positions during high-need periods to ensure patients receive adequate, timely service. 

Assignments are typically 8-13 weeks in duration. Facilities love to extend successful travelers, so you may be able to continue your assignment for an additional 8–13-week periods!

The Pluto Healthcare App gives you the highest possible pay rate, transparently posted on all jobs! The Pluto App shows you both the travel pay and local pay rates for all jobs. Also, the travel rate will include a fully-taxed hourly rate plus stipend (Per Diem Rate) that includes the highest current Lodging and Meals & Incidentals Rates for that assignment’s location. If you are interested in a closer assignment, you will be able to see the all-in local pay rate. No more negotiating with recruiters!

Overall, Pluto’s philosophy is to pay our travelers the maximum pay rate possible. We do this by eliminating unnecessary internal bureaucracy and leveraging technology to improve efficiency. You will appreciate the transparency the portal/app provides and will experience best in industry pay from the outset!

ER, ICU, Telemetry, and Med Surg are the most in-demand travel nursing specialties. However, needs change every day, and we have openings across most RN specialties. Get in touch with a recruiter to learn about current openings and be contacted for future assignments in your specialty.  

Nurses love travel nurses because of the flexibility it offers. Travelers are in control of the assignments they choose to accept, meaning they can choose the location, length, shift, and pay rate that best meets their needs. In addition to this, travel positions often pay more than standard salary positions and offer stipends for housing and travel. View our Benefits page for a full review of benefits offered by Pluto Healthcare.

As the end of your travel assignment approaches, your recruiter will be in contact with you to discuss a new opening. In some cases, a healthcare facility may ask to extend your assignment if they are in need of continued help.

Yes! In order to qualify for a travel assignment, you only need to live 50 miles from the healthcare facility you want to work at. However, we also offer local nursing assignments if you are interested in positions closer to home.

Because you receive a stipend for your housing, you are free to source housing from wherever you like. Most nurses find housing on sites such as FurnishedFinder.com and Airbnb.com.

Travel nurses are provided with a stipend for housing; however, it is up to them to find housing within their budget.

Nurses must have appropriate licensure for the state they want to travel in. However, some states share licensure requirements, making it easier for travel nurses to move between states. Talk to your recruiter to better understand what states you are currently eligible to work in.