Travel Registered Nurse Jobs
Travel Registered Nurse jobs are open across hospital systems, staffing agencies, and long-term care facilities, from new-grad to experienced clinicians, with specializations in ICU, med-surg, and labor and delivery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Employment Type:
Part time
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Position Purpose:
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!
What you will do:
- Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions
- Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
- Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
- Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
- Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
- Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
- Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.
- Minimum of eighteen (18) months of recent clinical experience for Med Surg, Tele and PCU.
- Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all remaining specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health.
- Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Premium Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
- Variety of Practice Settings
- Learning Opportunities
- DailyPay available
- Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
- Opportunity to participate in 403B program
Ministry Information:
- FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.
- FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.
- You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!
Job Details:
Location: Trinity Health Livingston
Start Date: ASAP
Weeks: 13
Hours: 3x12
Shift: Night
Gross Weekly Rate: $2376.00
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Description:
Posting
Position Purpose:
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!
What you will do:
- Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions
- Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
- Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
- Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
- Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
- Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
- Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.
- Minimum of eighteen (18) months of recent clinical experience for Med Surg, Tele and PCU.
- Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all remaining specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health.
- Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Premium Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
- Variety of Practice Settings
- Learning Opportunities
- DailyPay available
- Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
- Opportunity to participate in 403B program
Ministry Information:
- FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.
- FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.
- You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!
Job Details:
Location: Trinity Health Livingston
Start Date: ASAP
Weeks: 13
Hours: 3x12
Shift: Night
Gross Weekly Rate: $2376.00
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Trinity Health121
- UCHealth50
- Ascension14
- tms14
- Health Carousel7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services203
- Technology & Software17
- Insurance7
- Staffing & Recruiting7
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel registered nurse jobs.
- Active RN license with multistate compact eligibility preferred
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or specialty unit experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to complete facility-specific orientation within contracted start timeframe
- Strong clinical assessment and patient handoff communication skills
Tips for Your Travel Registered Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume for each specialty
Recruiters scan for unit-specific terms like ACLS, BLS, ventilator management, or telemetry monitoring. Pull the clinical language from each job posting and mirror it in your resume's experience section so your qualifications register immediately.
Get your compact nursing license early
Many travel registered nurse contracts require a multistate compact license before your start date. If your home state participates, apply for compact status well before you start searching so licensing delays don't cost you a placement you want.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists travel registered nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Verify facility type before applying
Level I trauma centers, community hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities each demand different clinical workflows and documentation systems. Confirm the facility type and patient census in the job description before applying so your experience aligns with what the unit expects.
Prepare for rapid-fire competency checks
Travel registered nurse interviews often include skills checklists and scenario-based questions on medication administration, patient deterioration, and charting systems like Epic or Cerner. Review your most recent unit's protocols and be ready to walk through a clinical decision in real time.
Negotiate contract terms beyond the base rate
Housing stipends, travel reimbursements, completion bonuses, and shift differentials vary significantly across contracts. Ask specifically about overtime thresholds, float pool obligations, and cancellation clauses before you accept so you know exactly what you're committing to.
Travel Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most travel registered nurses?
The companies hiring the most travel registered nurses right now include Trinity Health, UCHealth, and Ascension, with the largest share of openings in Iowa, Colorado, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in states with high hospital census volumes and seasonal patient surges.
How many travel registered nurse jobs are remote?
About 19% of travel registered nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than many other healthcare roles given the hands-on nature of bedside care. Remote options are most common in case management, utilization review, and telehealth nursing subspecialties rather than traditional acute care assignments.
How do you become a travel registered nurse?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing and passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain your registered nurse license. Build at least one year of hands-on experience in your chosen specialty, such as ICU, emergency, or med-surg. Then secure BLS and ACLS certifications, apply for a compact nursing license if your state participates, and begin applying to travel contracts through staffing agencies or job boards listing open placements.
Can you get hired as a travel registered nurse with limited experience?
Most facilities require at least one year of recent clinical experience in the specialty you're contracting for before they'll accept a travel nurse. Hospitals use travel nurses to fill immediate gaps, so they expect you to function independently from day one with minimal orientation. Building a solid foundation in a permanent staff position first, with strong references and documented competencies, puts you in a much stronger position when you start applying to travel contracts.
What does the travel registered nurse interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen with a recruiter or clinical manager reviewing your specialty experience and availability. You'll then complete a skills checklist covering clinical competencies relevant to the unit. Some facilities follow up with a brief clinical scenario interview or a virtual meeting with the charge nurse. References from recent supervisors are almost always verified before a contract offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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