From your first shift to your last, our benefits are designed to make traveling easier and more rewarding.
Claire C., RN
We understand the lifestyle of travel healthcare professionals. That's why our benefits go beyond the basics. With day-one insurance, competitive weekly pay, and housing support, you'll have everything you need to focus on your career, not the paperwork.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance begin on your first day. Our premium plans cover you nationwide, and you'll also be eligible for our 401k program once you start.
Competitive pay, every Friday. Direct deposit is available, and W-2s are issued at year-end for your convenience.
Flexible stipends help cover housing and travel costs, so you can choose what works best for you on assignment.
Earn $500 for every RN you refer and $250 for allied health referrals after they complete 468 hours. There's no limit! Refer as many friends as you like.
We simplify credentialing, cover licensure reimbursements and provide clear, transparent contracts. No surprises.
We know healthcare doesn't stop after hours. That's why we always have a clinician on call. Support is there whenever you need it.
New to travel? You'll receive a $100 scrub allotment and a $500 completion bonus to kickstart your first assignment.
Invest in your career while you travel. We'll reimburse up to $300 annually toward your continuing education units.
Don't let travel costs hold you back! We'll help cover your transportation to and from assignments.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance begin on your first day. Our premium plans cover you nationwide, and you'll also be eligible for our 401k program once you start.
Competitive pay, every Friday. Direct deposit is available, and W-2s are issued at year-end for your convenience.
Flexible stipends help cover housing and travel costs, so you can choose what works best for you on assignment.
Earn $500 for every RN you refer and $250 for allied health referrals after they complete 468 hours. There's no limit! Refer as many friends as you like.
We simplify credentialing, cover licensure reimbursements and provide clear, transparent contracts. No surprises.
We know healthcare doesn't stop after hours. That's why we always have a clinician on call. Support is there whenever you need it.
New to travel? You'll receive a $100 scrub allotment and a $500 completion bonus to kickstart your first assignment.
Invest in your career while you travel. We'll reimburse up to $300 annually toward your continuing education units.
Don't let travel costs hold you back! We'll help cover your transportation to and from assignments.
If you're moving from a staff position to travel, it's important to understand how pay is structured. While both roles include base pay, travel contracts often come with additional incentives that can significantly increase your overall compensation.
Travelers benefit from non-taxable stipends and reimbursements that staff roles typically don't offer. These extras often make total compensation higher than what's possible in permanent positions.
Benefits begin on your first day of work.
Yes! Travel Nurses, Inc. offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance that begins on your first day of work. You can also enroll eligible dependents, including your legally married spouse, biological or adopted children, stepchildren, and children under your legal custody. Disabled children age 26 or older may also qualify under certain criteria.
Coverage elections are made during onboarding, and if you do not enroll when first eligible, you will need to wait until the next Open Enrollment period or a qualifying life event (such as marriage, divorce, birth/adoption, or loss of other coverage).
You are paid weekly — every Friday, retroactive from your first week.
If you begin a new contract within 30 days of your last day worked, your insurance will stay active, and any missed premium payments will be deducted from your next paycheck(s). If more than 30 days pass without a new contract, you'll receive the option to enroll in or decline COBRA coverage. You can sign up for our insurance again when you start another contract.
Yes. Our health plans include comprehensive mental health support. You'll have access to virtual counseling and psychiatric care for conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Care is available 24/7 through licensed providers, so you can schedule sessions when it works best for you.
You also have access to Talkspace, a secure platform where you can connect with a dedicated therapist through unlimited text, voice, or video messaging. Video sessions with prescribers are also available, giving you flexible support from the convenience of your device.
You may be eligible for non-taxable stipends if your tax home is more than 50 miles from your assignment and you're duplicating expenses. Stipend amounts are determined using federal guidelines along with specific facility policies, and they can vary by assignment. Your recruiter will explain the details for your contract and location.
Stipends are non-taxable payments for housing, meals, and incidental expenses. They are added on top of your hourly base pay and can vary by assignment and location.
No, stipends are generally tax-free as long as you maintain a permanent tax home and meet IRS guidelines. This is one of the biggest advantages of travel pay compared to staff pay.
Yes. Many contracts include travel reimbursements for getting to and from your assignment. This is in addition to your pay and stipends.
Travel contracts often include base pay, stipends, bonuses, and reimbursements. These extra incentives are designed to attract healthcare professionals to fill urgent staffing needs, which makes total compensation higher than a traditional staff role.
