How Travel Nurse Pay Actually Works in 2026: Base Rate, Stipends, and What Nobody Explains Clearly
If you have ever looked at a travel nurse pay package and thought — wait, what is actually in here […]
May 21, 2026
If you have ever looked at a travel nurse pay package and thought — wait, what is actually in here […]
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Why do you want to travel? Is it money, the experience, or perhaps both? Can I afford to travel? How does this affect my personal life?
Confirm if weekends, evenings or on-call are expected. Get clarification on accommodations and other necessities.
Be familiar with the area you will be living, as well as the lay of the facility where you will be working, and importantly, the parking if applicable. It is ideal to live withing a reasonable proximity to your new work place.
There are many social media groups, travel nursing sites and experienced travelers to get insight. Join relevant support groups. It can also be a great way to make new friend.
Working in the medical field is no doubt demanding. Long hours and night shifts are often the norm. It is more likely that more opportunity will be available for those that can be flexible.
As a traveler, “less is more”. The beauty of minimalism is that it allows flexibility for future opportunities. Always remember the necessities; your certifications/credentials, and government id’s. A passport and comfy shoes are recommended, too? You are a traveler, after all!
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ALLIED HEALTH 1 – UP TO $1000
($333 for each 13 week assignment)
Audiologist, Cardiovascular Rad Tech, Certified Respiratory Therapist, CT Technologist, Cath Lab Technologist, CVOR Tech, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Cytotechnologist, Registered Dental Hygienist, Echo Technologist, Histotechnologist, Interventional Rad Tech, Mammographer, MRI Technologist, Medical technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Occupational Therapist, registered dietician, Pharmacist, Polysomnographer, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiology Technician, Radiation Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Social Worker, Speech Therapist, Ultrasound Technician, Vascular Technologist
ALLIED HEALTH 2 – UP TO $600
ALLIED HEALTH 3 AND NON CLINICAL – UP TO $300
($100 for each 13 week assignment)
Anesthesia Technician, Dental Assistant, Dialysis Technician,
EEG Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Lab Technician, Pharmacy technician, Project Coordinator, Sleep Lab Technician, Xray Technician, Admin Asst/Secretary, Cook, Customer Service Representative, Dietary Aide, EKG Technician, Environmental Services, Medical Coder, Medical Collector, Medical Receptionist,
Any Other Position.
*Assignments have to be back to back without any gaps & referral amount is paid after completion of each assignment.
Direct Hire
$2000 BONUS
C-Level & Executives
$1000 BONUS
RNs/APPs
$500 BONUS
Allied Health
$250 BONUS
Non-Clinical
*Payable upon successful completion of the first assignment.
*For assignments less than 13 weeks, the referral bonus will be prorated.
*Referrals are valid if the candidate is not in our database or if they have had no activity for the last 12 months
*Assignments must be at least 13 weeks long to qualify for the referral bonus, and they must start within 30 days of the previous assignment (including extensions)
*The referral amount is paid after the completion of each assignment