Frequently Asked Questions

In most cases, you can move in within a few days of your assignment start date. Our team coordinates the housing details in advance so your transition is as smooth as possible.

You are paid weekly. As an added bonus, your direct deposit begins with your first payroll cycle, so you do not have to wait to see the rewards of your work.

Yes. We reimburse state licensure fees in the state where you work, after a qualifying period of employment. If you plan to work in a state where you are not yet licensed, your recruiter will help you understand the timeline and requirements.

No. In fact, we usually offer you a choice of several jobs, so you can select the opportunity that best fits your goals, your preferred location, and your schedule.

In most cases, yes. Our ability to keep you working has as much to do with your location preferences, your flexibility, and your willingness to try new things as it does with market demand. The more open you are, the more options we can present.

Our usual assignments last 13 weeks or longer, depending on your circumstances and those of the medical facility. Many assignments can be mutually extended if both you and the facility would like to continue.

Yes. Many of our travelers hold licenses in several states, and your recruiter will help you understand the requirements and timelines for wherever you would like to work. If your home state participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, a multistate license may let you practice in other compact states without applying separately. We reimburse state licensure fees in the state where you work after a qualifying period of employment.

The NLC requires nurses moving from one compact state to another to apply for licensure in their new primary state of residence within 60 days. A temporary assignment is different from a change in legal residence. Our guide to multistate licensing for travel nurses explains the residence requirements.

According to IRS Publication 463 (2025), a tax home is generally the regular place of business, regardless of the family home's location. The publication distinguishes temporary assignments from indefinite assignments, including a series of short assignments in one location. Our tax home basics for traveling clinicians page walks through these definitions and the role of assignment expectations.

In most cases, yes. Your furnished apartment is yours, and many travelers bring a partner, children, or a pet along for the adventure. Housing details such as pet policies vary by property, so let your recruiter know what you need up front and we will do our best to arrange accommodations that work for your whole household.