Can a couple be travel nurses together?
Can a couple be travel nurses together? Simply put – travel nursing as a couple involves working together with your better half, doing the job you both love while traveling the world. It is an exhilarating experience for couples who are both nurses, something I'd call a “lifetime opportunity” for people who enjoy traveling and the career of nursing!
What is the 1 year rule for travel nursing?
For How Long Should a Travel Nurse Leave Before They Return to the Same Place? The IRS directs that you cannot stay in the same location for more than 12 months in a rolling 24-month period.
What is the lifestyle of a travel nurse?
Travel nurses live a life of adventure, but the lifestyle is only for some. It can be challenging to develop real relationships quickly, often leading to loneliness. It's expected that travel nurses be experienced in their field and able to perform many of the same tasks as their full-time colleagues.
What does the IRS say about travel nursing?
As a traveling nurse you can claim tax deductions for expenses you incur while away on contract. The IRS bases your eligibility for stipends on a taxable home. A taxable home is the geographical location where workers earn a majority of their income, which may not be the same as their permanent home.
Should I date a travel nurse?
Dating a travel nurse can be a benefit when you've both experienced temporary placements and the changing schedules common in the nursing profession. And what's better is when you date someone who actually has the same schedule and days off that you do.
Can travel nurses take their family with them?
Bottom line: Regardless of your family dynamics, you can absolutely be a travel nurse and bring your family along. You just need to make sure you carefully plan ahead so the timing is right for you and all of your family members. There's no one right answer here, it simply depends on what best fits your family!
Do travel nurses get married?
The travel nurses that we met throughout our travels were all different–some were single, some traveled with their boyfriends or girlfriends, some with family, some were married, and others traveled but left their families at home. Some even traveled with another travel nurse friend.
How long are travel nurse contracts?
The most common contract length is 13 weeks, but contracts can be as short as two-weeks and as long as 26-weeks. The needs of the facility, and how long they anticipate the need for travel nurses, determines what contract length that they will offer.