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Welcome Members!
If you haven't already, please join the FB group exclusively for Canadian nurses who travel nurse or want to travel nurse to the United States. To join, click HERE.
Bookmark this website here and check back often for the latest articles and info!
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All of this helps keep the group going! Currently, I have kept everything for free (ie. website, domain, graphics membership, and the countless hours put into writing articles and the guide, running the Facebook group, responding to DMs, etc.) and all these costs are out-of-pocket for me which is not really sustainable; so, any help is appreciated!
Enjoy the guide and all other resources and good luck!
Kat Ann
Key points: Welcome, facebook group, contribute, U.S. benefits, working conditions in Canada, what is a travel nurse, job outlook, why do hospitals hire travel nurses, how long is the typical assignment, what is the schedule like, what locations are available, finances, and conclusion of overview.
Originally pages 1-19.
Key points: Choosing an agency/recruiter, contacting agencies/recruiters, interviewing an agency, agency interview template, sample of agencies interviewed, the importance of a quality Canadian-experienced recruiter, and onboarding withy an agency.
Originally pages 20-33.
Key points: BN/BSN, NCLEX, experience, CGFNS VisaScreen (or Josef Silny Visa4Nurses).
Originally pages 34-52.
Key points: Choosing a state, and instructional pdfs for applying to several states.
Originally pages 53-107.
Key points: Build a portfolio, prepare for job submissions, agency interview questions, travel nurse contract basics, onboarding with the hospital, background check, payroll, housing, and employment letter.
Originally pages 108-116.
Key points: Primary residence, banking, mobile plans, google maps, mail/subscriptions, auto, medications, health insurance, life/disability insurance, health card, personal portfolio, pets, liability insurance, other, packing list, road trip prep and planning for crossing the border.
Originally pages 117-128.
Key points: Housing, scams, food, community, hospital onboarding, social security number (SSN), hospital orientation, parking, on your unit, first payday, sick time, extensions, and final advice.
Originally pages 129-146.
Key points: Income, banking, credit cards, first payday, deductions, currency exchange, budget, debt, savings, investments, protections, taxes, tax home, social security/OAS, and other.
Originally pages 147-163.
Key points: Contract cancelations, relationships, helpful resources, and conclusion.
Originally pages 164-169.
Key points: By popular demand, a quick checklist available to print off in pdf form.
Originally pages 170-177.