Thinking About Travel Nursing? Here’s Why Nurses Say It’s Worth It

This is a guest article written by Maile Allen, a Copywriter at Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA).

Are you feeling stuck in your nursing job? Disillusioned by the same hallways, the same routine, the same hospital drama? Your nursing career doesn’t have to stay in one place – literally. Travel nursing is the perfect way to expand your skills, earn great pay, and explore new places while doing what you love. Thousands of nurses have made the leap to travel, and many never look back—it could be the right move for you, too!

If you're craving a fresh start, more flexibility, or just a bit of adventure, travel nursing might be exactly what you need. Here’s why so many nurses say it’s worth it.

How Travel Nursing Can Transform Your Career

1. Competitive Pay and Perks

Travel nursing remains a lucrative career choice, and travelers can often make more than staff. While wages vary by location, specialty, and demand, many travel nurses enjoy excellent pay rates, housing stipends, and travel reimbursements. Agencies like TNAA work hard to make sure you get top-tier compensation so you can focus on delivering exceptional care and exploring new places.

2. Control of Your Schedule

One of the biggest perks of travel nursing? The flexibility. Want summers off? Need a break between assignments? You choose where you work, how long you stay, and when to take time off. 

3. Strengthen Your Clinical Skills

Every assignment is a chance to sharpen your skills. As a travel nurse, you'll work in various facilities with different systems and diverse patient populations. Whether working in a busy trauma center or a rural clinic, you’ll gain experience that makes you a more adaptable, well-rounded nurse. Each new experience builds your resume, helping you showcase your versatility and expertise while helping you gain clinical skills and confidence.

4. Get Paid to Travel

Ever dream of hiking in the Rockies, relaxing on California's beaches, or savoring beignets in New Orleans? Travel nursing makes it possible. You can check off bucket list destinations while earning a paycheck. Whether you’re exploring bustling cities, tranquil countrysides, or hidden gems, travel nursing lets you turn workdays into adventures.

5. Make Meaningful Connections

With each new assignment, you’ll meet new people and form lasting relationships. You’ll connect with fellow travelers, hospital staff, and recruiters who will support you every step of the way, helping you expand your professional network. Beyond work, travel nursing also provides opportunities to build personal connections, from making new friends to finding romance. These connections will make your travel nursing journey even more memorable.

6. Avoid Burnout

Nursing can be demanding, and it's easy to feel burned out when you're stuck in the same routine. Travel nursing shakes things up! Each new assignment offers a fresh environment with new colleagues and patients, keeping things exciting and preventing that “stuck” feeling. Plus, if an assignment isn’t a good fit, no worries—it’s temporary! Your recruiter will help you find your next assignment, one that better suits your needs.

Is Travel Nursing Worth It? Find Out From a Seasoned Travel Nurse

Thinking about travel nursing but not sure if it’s the right move? Get real answers from an expert who’s been there. Join TNAA’s webinar, Is Travel Nursing Worth It?, on Thursday, April 17, at 1 p.m. ET. You’ll get insights from Brandy Pinkerton, Nurse.org’s 2024 Travel Nurse Mentor of the Year, as she shares what it takes to thrive in this career.

With 23 years of experience, Brandy knows how rewarding the travel nurse life can be. “Travel nursing changed my life,” she says. “This isn’t just a job. It’s an adventure. It’s freedom. It’s finding yourself again. I’ve cared for tiny humans in places I never dreamed I’d see, from bustling cities to quiet little towns. And along the way, I’ve met some of the most amazing people—friends who feel like family now.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert guidance from a seasoned travel nurse who’s passionate about helping others find career success. “If you’re thinking about travel nursing, here’s my best advice: Say yes to the adventure and stay open to learning,” says Brandy. “Every new assignment is a chance to grow. You’ll pick up new skills, explore incredible places, and find new reasons to fall in love with nursing again. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it. Take the leap. You won’t regret it!”

Secure your spot—register today!

Ready to Pack Your Scrubs?

Travel nursing offers a unique opportunity to see the world, build your skills, and meet amazing people—all while making a meaningful impact on patient care. With the flexibility to choose assignments that fit your lifestyle, travel nursing is a career choice that’s both professionally and personally fulfilling.

If you’re ready for freedom, adventure, and growth, travel nursing could be the perfect next step. Join the thousands of nurses who’ve already made the leap and start your travel nursing career today!

🤔Are you a travel nurse or thinking of becoming one? Sound off in the comments with your stories, or tell us why you want to become a travel nurse!