Becoming a travel nurse is a journey. It’s not something you can do overnight! If you’re considering joining a team of qualified travel nurses, you probably have questions about what the process is like and how to get started.  Here is a quick checklist to guide you through understanding this process.

There are several steps that you need to take if you want to become a local travel nurse:

Step 1: Complete Your Nursing Education

The first thing that you need to do if you want to become a travel nurse is complete your nursing education. There are many schools out there that offer programs for people who wish to become nurses, but there are also some online schools that have become popular in recent years due to their convenience and flexibility.

Step 2: Get Licensed as an RN

Once you have completed your education program, it’s time for you to get licensed as an RN (registered nurse). This can be done through the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) exam. You’ll need at least one year of work experience under your belt before taking this exam.

Step 3: Complete Your Pre-Hospital Training

Once you’ve passed the NCLEX-RN exam and gotten licensed as an RN, it’s time to complete your pre-hospital training so that you can move on to becoming a certified travel nurse! This training will likely include completing online courses or attending lectures at local hospitals; some programs may even require hands-on experience in an actual hospital setting before allowing students onto their clinical rotations

Step 4: Find a travel nurse agency

The first step to becoming a certified travel nurse is to find a top-rated, reputable agency. There are many online resources that can help you with this, but we also have some great recommendations! Check out [agencies] for more information on the best agencies in your area.

Step 5: Set up an appointment

Once you’ve found an agency, make an appointment to talk with their staff and learn more about them. This is a great opportunity for you to get all of your questions answered and make sure that this is the right agency for you!

Bottom line

We hope that this post helped you better understand the trials and tribulations of becoming a travel nurse. If you want to become a travel nurse, make sure you are prepared for such a challenging process.

Author bio: Milli Beamer has been helping employers find qualified employees using staffing agencies. She now wants to share her knowledge with others.