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Travel Nurse Requirements

The requirements for a travel nurse are the same for being a regular nurse anywhere. Passing a drug screen is one of the requirements that also seems to be a requirement on just about every job before being hired.

A current RN license is required for the state that the travel nurse will be working in. Some states are offering agreements to honor RN licenses from other states which is called interstate compacts. This saves the travel nurse money because it saves them from having to pay for a RN license for every state that they work in.

Pass a criminal background check is a requirement that may not stop you from getting a RN license just because of a crime. Different travel nurse companies have different standards.

All travel nurses must have current TB test and all immunizations.

A travel nurse must have 1 - 3 years experience in the certified field that they will be working.

Health exams are requirements of some travel nurse agencies but not all. They want to be sure that the nurse is physically able to perform their duties.

All certificates must be current for the specialty that is required from the travel nurse.

Travel nurses are asked to provide 3 solid references. Travel nurse companies like to hear from at least one of the travel nurses past supervisors out of the 3 references.

These are the requirements from most travel nurse agencies. They are very simple requirements for such an outstanding job opportunity. So put in the best resume that you have to offer and you could be rewarded with the job of a lifetime. Great pay, good benefits, and free housing can put a smile on your for years to come when you report to your assignment as a travel nurse.

 After cover all the bases involved in requirements for a traveling nurse, you may then want to consider making out a resume for your desired field.