Things You Need to Know About Being a Travel Nurse

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Whether new to travel nursing or a seasoned professional, it is good to brush up on the job interview preparation. Confidence, flexibility and a positive and professional demeanor are all major factors in a successful interview.

Travel nurse interviews are typically phone interviews. This means you should have your phone by your side at all times. Be sure to answer it every time it rings. Your caller ID may not show who is actually calling. If you do happen to miss the call you have probably lessened your chances of getting the job. Be sure if you do miss the call, call back immediately and express your sincere interest in the position.

If you are contacted by your consultant and asked to call the hospital, be sure you do so immediately. Keep in mind the first qualified candidate will most likely get the job.

The Interview

•According to American Traveler, here are the best tips to help you land that travel nurse position.
•When talking on the phone be sure you have positioned yourself in a quiet location.
•Be alert, standing might help you with your focus.
•Know something about the hospital and be sure to write down with whom you spoke to during your interview.
•Know you resume and skills and answer questions quickly.
•Always present yourself as competent and reliable.
•Smile during the interview, it does make a difference.
•Plan questions to ask them in advance.
•Let them know that you want the position and know the start date and hours.

Once you have hung up from the interview, call your American Travel consultant to discuss how the interview went.

The Truth About Travel Nursing

Laura Middleton-Addison, RN in New Port Richey, FL stated when asked, “What made you want to become a nurse?” She replied, “It has to be one of the hardest jobs in the world: mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually: but it cleanses your soul.”

Job Seeker Bright Spot, article titled “Interview with a Registered Nurse.”, Hera Knight was asked, if you had to make a career decision again, would you chose nursing? She replied, “Nursing is difficult and not the faint of heart but it is worth the incredible challenge.”

Nurses are met with challenges beyond what they ever thought they may deal with on a daily basis. Outsiders might think that all they do is sit at desks, snack and flirt with the doctors or co-workers. The is so very far from the reality of it all. A nurse goes through traumatic events along with the patients and they hurt and cry and get angry too. They are humans doing everything they can to make a difference and save lives and care for those who are in need.

Traveling nurses go into homes and other locations such as the terminally ill and care for those who cannot care for themselves. They are the emotional support for patients, their families, and their friends. Taking care of a loved one can be very difficult and some of us have halted our own lives to care for a loved one. This is a profession that truly deserves respect, and one that unanimously earns it.