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The highly anticipated walkthrough of the entire travel nurse process from start to finish.
After much anticipation, I've compiled a list of the top recruiters with the best agencies. The most important factor in scoring and rating them is their expertise in working with Canadian nurses. This has never been done for us (Canadian nurses) before!
As a HUGE bonus, go with a recruiter on my list, and I will send you $500 & a thank
After much anticipation, I've compiled a list of the top recruiters with the best agencies. The most important factor in scoring and rating them is their expertise in working with Canadian nurses. This has never been done for us (Canadian nurses) before!
As a HUGE bonus, go with a recruiter on my list, and I will send you $500 & a thank you gift!
So far, we have RNN and Host and their top Canadian expert recruiters!
I will be updating this list on an ongoing basis.
A 177-page 'how-to' guide for aspiring Canadian nurses looking to head South to the United States for the better weather and better pay. This is a walkthrough from getting your BSN/BN to selecting a recruiter, from submitting to facilities to onboarding all the requirements, and from housing to taxation and many things in between! *Acces
A 177-page 'how-to' guide for aspiring Canadian nurses looking to head South to the United States for the better weather and better pay. This is a walkthrough from getting your BSN/BN to selecting a recruiter, from submitting to facilities to onboarding all the requirements, and from housing to taxation and many things in between! *Access is restricted for copyright purposes. Become a member and then contact me for the link access today!
If you are like me, you may have planned to finish nursing school, get a job, and work to make the hourly rate for your province in order to pay off your student loans, perhaps save for a wedding, house, or even retirement, all while working to eventually enjoy your measly 3 to 4 weeks off per year.
To some degree or another, our stories are all probably similar.
However, what if another option existed that would allow you to set new limits on yourself and escape the rat race?
In this article, we will cover the reasons why Canadian nurses should consider travel nursing to the United States, both for the benefits down south and due to the drawbacks here in Canada.
Hopefully these reasons resonate with you too.
I'll also share why I decided to become a travel nurse.
Before you begin your journey to become a travel nurse from Canada to the U.S., check out this travel nursing FAQ section for a bunch of your questions answered about: Contract lengths, extensions, schedules, locations available, compact licensure, crises contracts, and a little bit about the costs and money!
There are a few factors to consider as a Canadian working or traveling for long periods of time.
Some issues this article will delve into include:
Here is where we learn the job market and the influential factors that go into determining the rates and jobs out there for travel nurses.
This requires a slight history lesson but I promise it will be worth it; as once you understand, you can plan accordingly how to be a savvy travel nurse.
We will go over: The history of travel nursing, what is going on now, the factors affecting it, and if travel nursing is ultimately worth the hassle.
How much can I expect to make in my nursing specialty? And is the travel nurse pay too good to be true?
Learn the basics! Meant for those just starting to learn about American travel nursing.
Learn all about hourly rates, overtime pay, holiday pay, call/callback pay, and changing hourly rates.
This article focuses on the non-taxable portion of travel nurse pay.
Here we will learn how to navigate the GSA website and determine your maximum stipend amounts for your contract length and city.
Here we will learn how banks do not really offer 'fee-less' cross border transfers and we'll look into the highly recommended currency exchange company, Wise, as an alternative.
Here we will cover what deductions to expect on your first paycheque, optional deductions such as medical insurance, and more!
Do I need a tax home?
This question and more answered as it relates to immigration, taxation, and pay. You might be surprised that NOT having a tax home could really cost you!
Here is a list of accountants who can file American and Canadian taxes. Will be updated on an ongoing basis.
A comprehensive list of the most frequently asked questions about taxes and their answers. Will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Using a few online calculators, we'll walk you through how to determine your net pay from plugging in your hourly rate into the calculators, then adding your stipends, and finally, deducting your taxes and housing costs.
TBA
For those interested in travel nursing to the United States and aren't sure if they have all the pre-requisites, this article is for you!
Here I get into the requirements to travel nurse to the United States, some MAJOR mistakes nurses make, and I wrap up with a little game of scenarios and if they can or can't travel nurse to the United States.
So, you have decided you want to become a travel nurse to the United States.
You learned a bit about it and looked into if you meet all the pre-requisites.
Now, when you're ready to dive in... where do you begin?
Check out this article for an overview of the steps, the quickest way to get going, and as a bonus, there is a handy little infographic to show you a good visual flow chart of the process which should help make things easier.
The absolute most important thing to start travel nursing to the U.S is a preliminary visa document ie. A CGFNS VisaScreen or Josef Silny VISA4NURSES.
You have to start somewhere and this part? Probably the most overwhelming and difficult part of the entire process! This is what you need to get a work visa (ie. TN) to the States.
Check out the article for an explanation, details about the two options, a step-by-step guide with important tidbits, the U.S. border checklist is included too, and don't miss the biggest time-saving tip at the end!
What you may need before you can get your state license in some states... A CES report!
This article will explain what a CES is, the differences between the VisaScreen/Visa4Nurses and the CES, who needs to get one, which states require the CES, what are the two+ organizations (GFNS, Josef Silny, Toronto, ERES), and two helpful tips!
Don’t miss out on the two time-saving tips at the end of the article!
This article will go over who needs an English Proficiency Test, the test options, who is exempt, and other considerations for those from Quebec or who graduated from an international nursing program (e.g. Philippines) such as translation of documents and the NCLEX.
Don’t miss out on the main tip at the end of the article!
This will go over absolutely everything (I could think of) about the NCLEX... Who needs it, what it is, how to take it, Q&A, where you can take it, in what languages, how much it costs, registering with NCSBN, and then getting into the good stuff... Actually how to prepare for the NCLEX! There is walkthrough that starts with an overview of three steps to prepare (including study materials, planning, and practicing). Then the article moves onto the day before the exam, the day of the exam, and the aftermath!
Don’t miss out on the Q&A at the end of the article!
From which states are first-time-Canadian-friendly to their timelines, the pros & cons of states, and how to find out what their requirements are, check it out!
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Likewise, a few warnings so you don’t end up out-of-pocket the application fee without being able to get a state license!
Don’t miss out on the Q&A at the end of the article!
This article will go over how to research, choose, and interview recruiters!
There is also a list of ‘naughty’ agencies that don’t quite make it to the recommendation list and links to the recommended recruiters list throughout!
Likewise, at the end there is a summary of what happens when you onboard with an agency and the steps!
Don’t miss out on the final note at the end and a few big warnings!
This article is for anyone interested in permanently relocating to the Unite States.
See inside for a fillable form to get in touch with the TOP 3 relocation agencies!
Learn more about the differences between travel nursing an permanent relocation inside.
Take the quiz if you aren't sure what state is the best fit for you or use it to get an idea of the major things to consider about moving to a state.
Good luck on the move!