An Overview of Travel Nursing
Hours: 1.75
Travel nursing first started in the U.S. in the 1970s. It offered a temporary solution for national nursing staff shortages but did not grow in popularity until the 1990s (Abraham et al., 2020). Currently, healthcare facilities have become reliant on travel nurses in response to growing healthcare demands and nursing staff shortages. Making up about 30% of the total nurse workforce in the U.S., travel nurses have varied backgrounds and experiences (Faller et al., 2017). The U.S. travel nursing industry is worth about $17.4 billion (Longyear et al., 2020). Nurses who are interested in travel nursing should take the time to research what is involved to maximize its benefits and minimize its limitations
Travel nursing first started in the U.S. in the 1970s. It offered a temporary solution for national nursing staff shortages but did not grow in popularity until the 1990s (Abraham et al., 2020). Currently, healthcare facilities have become reliant on travel nurses in response to growing healthcare demands and nursing staff shortages. Making up about 30% of the total nurse workforce in the U.S., travel nurses have varied backgrounds and experiences (Faller et al., 2017). The U.S. travel nursing industry is worth about $17.4 billion (Longyear et al., 2020). Nurses who are interested in travel nursing should take the time to research what is involved to maximize its benefits and minimize its limitations
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.75 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.70 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify three nuances of travel nursing and how to have a successful travel nursing career.
Indicate how to select and negotiate contracts with travel nursing agencies.
Discuss the impact travel nursing may have on healthcare and how to fully integrate travel nurses into the unit.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Travel Nursing: Getting Started
Scenario
What is a Travel Nurse?
Duties of a Travel Nurse
Educational Requirements for a Travel Nurse
Preparation for a Travel Nursing Career
Scenario
Qualities of a Successful Travel Nurse
Section 3: Travel Nurse Staffing Agencies
Scenario
How to Select Travel Nursing Agencies
Contract Negotiation
Salary
Crisis Contract
Employee Benefits
Hours/Shifts Worked
Housing
Transport
Capitalize on Earnings
Scenario
Taxes
What to Consider Before Accepting the Prospective Assignment
Preparing for a Travel Assignment
Terminating the Contract
Section 4: Travel Nursing Considerations
Scenario
Is Travel Nursing Right for You?
Scenario
Tips to Ensure a Successful Travel Nursing Career
Section 5: Incorporating Travel Nurses into the Unit
Scenario
Orientation
Nurse Manager Communication with the Travel Nurse
Integrating the Travel Nurse into the Unit
Section 6: The Impact Travel Nurses Have on Healthcare
Scenario
Impact on the Quality of Patient Care
Impact on Infrastructure
Impact of Travel Nurses During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Section 7: Clinical Vignette
Scenario
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011. Disclosure: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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