Why are you here? If you are interested in becoming a travel Nurse then you are at the right web site. My name is Terry Lewis and my wife is an RN. We have put this web site together to help you decide if you want to become a traveler and avoid some of the pitfalls that we have gone through since we (yes we) have entered this exciting career choice.

You will learn where to start, what to expect, and what is expected of you. I will help you with the basics and give you enough information to get you started or discourage you from trying. I will be as honest as I know how. There really is no substitute for experience. What we have learned in eight years will save you a good deal of grief if you go over the information.

I hope to provide you with the resources you need to minimize the frustration of the mountian of paperwork and redundancy that is common to getting place with an agency. I will tell you what you need to get and not get ahead of time. I will let you know what the "walk through states" and what that means.

I will give you some tax, travel and housing tips. Some helpful features: What companies pay the best and provide the best benefits The advantages of having a competent recruiter What to do if you get the "Assignment from Hell" What to do if you have an emergency Discuss your responsibilities if you are injured or become ill, provide valuable money saving tips. Help you find medical software for your computer.

Pre-Employment Help:

• Give tips on how to package your resume'
• Send you updates on jobs in your targeted area
• Help you apply for Nursing license in another state.
• Tell you what to look for in a recruiter
• Help you find free or low cost CEU's
• Find information about the areas you want to travel in.
• Tell you exactly how to get your passport ID And much more.

Please use the forums as much as possible to find answers to your questions. If you want to know it, someone else probably does so share the wealth.