Fast Facts for the Travel Nurse: Travel Nursing in a Nutshell Book

Part I: The Basics

All You'll Need to Know to Choose Your First Assignment

Chapter 1 - Qualifications & Organization

Chapter 2 - Choosing a Travel Staffing Company

Chapter 3 - Choosing the Right Location and Proper Housing for Your Assignment

Introduction

Chapter 4 - "Island" Nursing

Chapter 5 - Obtaining State Nursing Licensure and/or an International Work Permit

Chapter 6 - Bringing Family and/or Pets on Assignment

Chapter 7 - Interviewing with a Potential Assignment Facility and Negotiating a Contract

Part II: Keys to Assignment Preparation

Chapter 8 - Types of Transportation to the Assignment Location

Chapter 9 - Packing--The Gear You'll Need When You Get There

Chapter 10 - Banking, Mail, Documentation, Taxes, & Telephones Simplified

Part III: You've Arrived at the Assignment Locale. Now What?

Chapter 11 - Housing Expectations

Chapter 12 - Getting Settled in a New Town

Chapter 13 - Orientation

Chapter 14 - Tips for Easy Assimilation

Part IV: Assignment Problems, Solved!

Chapter 15 - Unit Specific Issues

Chapter 16 - Housing Difficulties

Chapter 17 - Personal Emergencies & Contract Termination

Part V: Managing a Successful Travel Nursing Career

Chapter 18 - Contract Renewal Vs. Assignment Extension

Chapter 19 - Accepting Another Assignment Vs. a Permanent Position

Appendices

Appendix A - Statement of Health Form

Appendix B - Do Not Use List

Appendix C - Alphabetical List of Travel Staffing Companies

Appendix D - State Boards of Nursing