Long Term Care Travel Nurse

Learn What it Means to be an LTC Travel Nurse with LRS Healthcare

You’ve decided you want to take the plunge and travel as a Long-Term Care (LTC) RN, but you’re not sure where to start, or the best travel agency to search for a job? We’ve got your back and are determined to get you the long-term care nurse job of your dreams!

Your job as a LTC RN is demanding, there’s no getting around that. How about getting behind the idea of getting paid to travel around the nation assisting long-term care facilities with their staffing needs?

Traveling healthcare workers have an opportunity to take control of their career. And as a long-term care travel nurse you’ll not only be making a huge impact on the patients requiring long-term care, but you’ll get to meet new people, explore new places, and experience new adventures over a 13-week period.

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What to expect

Applying for LTC Nurse Travel Jobs

Before starting a healthcare travel assignment as a long-term care RN, get the process started by applying. Once we have your information, a recruiter will get in touch with you to finalize your application and aspirations in hopes to get you placed at a desirable long-term care facility. Once all documents, credentialing, and background checks are completed, if an offer is made, you can then sign your contract and prepare for your next adventure!

Download the Complete Checklist for Every New Healthcare Travel Assignment

What are the requirements to travel as a LTC RN?

01. To be considered as a healthcare traveler, be sure your licenses and certifications up to date. The required licenses may vary depending on the state in which you work a travel assignment. While not always required, you’ll have a leg up if you have some (even minimal) on-the-job experience.

How do I get started as a Travel Long-Term Care RN?

02. Determine which healthcare staffing agency you want to work with, then apply for a job! At LRS Healthcare, our recruiters take pride in listening to your requests and finding you the best LTC RN travel job that not only pays well but is in a city that matches your interests.

How much will I be paid to travel as a Long-Term Care RN?

03. To put it simply, pay packages vary by job, facility as well as per agency. A healthcare traveler pay package could be advertised online before or after taxes, include travel or housing stipends, etc., These variables affect what your take home pay could be and could potentially be different than what agencies display online. To ensure accuracy, your LRS Healthcare recruiter will outline your personalized pay package with you, so you know what to expect on your weekly paystub.

How long are LTC RN travel assignments?

04. A standard medical traveler assignment is 13 weeks; however, long term care facilities are more willing to take some shorter contracts. It is not uncommon for an RN to commit to an 8-week travel assignment, then extend to continue exploring the city, or to perfect their new skills.

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Why Choose LRS Healthcare?

Your success is our priority. That’s why we make the traveler experience easy, so you can spend more time living your life and caring for your patients. Here are just a few more reasons to travel with us.

Traveler First:

You’re never just a number to us. We take the time to learn about you, including your career goals and desired destinations. Your recruiter will guide you from one assignment to the next and be your advocate throughout your journey with us.

Responsive:

Submit your online application, and we’ll be in touch right away. Once we’ve gotten to know you and matched you to an ideal position, we’ll work together to collect the rest of the details.

Full Service:

Along with your recruiter, you’ll have access to our dedicated operations and traveler experience teams. They help take care of all the details to make your assignment the very best it can be. You won’t go it alone—you can contact us any time, 24/7/365.

Traveler App:

LRS Connect is our job search and employment app designed specifically for healthcare travelers. Start your profile to set up custom job preferences and we’ll notify you (in real time) as soon as your dream job becomes available! When you’re ready, you can apply with ease directly through the app with one simple click!

Travel as a Long-Term Care Nurse