# TravelNursing.org

> TravelNursing.org connects registered nurses with U.S. travel nursing agencies. It also publishes guides about pay, specialties, licenses, housing, taxes, and work assignments. Nurses use one sign-up form to connect with up to four agencies.

The site provides information and connects registered nurses with agencies. It is for nurses who are considering or pursuing travel assignments. TravelNursing.org is not a staffing agency. Matched agencies contact nurses directly. Travel nurses and healthcare writers produce the editorial content. See /about/ for contributor information. All sign-up flows use the sign-up form.

## Start here

- [Home](https://www.travelnursing.org/): Learn about travel nursing and the matching service. Start the sign-up form.
- [What is a travel nurse?](https://www.travelnursing.org/what-is-travel-nursing/): Learn what travel nurses do, why employers need them, and how this career works.
- [How to become a travel nurse](https://www.travelnursing.org/5-requirements-to-becoming-a-travel-nurse/): Follow six steps. Learn about licenses, credentials, taxes, and experience.
- [Frequently asked questions](https://www.travelnursing.org/frequently-asked-questions/): Get answers about contracts, pay, pets, and benefits.
- [Sign-up form](https://www.travelnursing.org/sign-up-form/): Use this form to connect with up to four travel nursing agencies.

## Pay and benefits

- [Travel nursing salary and benefits](https://www.travelnursing.org/salary-and-benefits/): Learn about hourly pay, housing and meal stipends, and bonuses.
- [Understanding your travel nurse pay package](https://www.travelnursing.org/understanding-your-travel-nurse-pay-package/): Learn about the parts of a typical pay package.
- [Travel nurse salary guide](https://www.travelnursing.org/travel-nurse-salary-guide/): Review salary ranges and factors that affect pay.
- [Why travel nurses make more money](https://www.travelnursing.org/why-travel-nurses-make-more-money/): Learn why travel nurses may earn more than staff nurses.
- [Highest-paying travel nurse assignments](https://www.travelnursing.org/highest-paying-travel-nurse-assignments/): Compare high-paying jobs by specialty and location.
- [Highest-paying travel nursing specialties](https://www.travelnursing.org/highest-paying-travel-nursing-specialties/): Explore specialties with high pay rates.
- [How to make the most money as a travel nurse](https://www.travelnursing.org/how-to-make-the-most-money-as-a-travel-nurse/): Find ways to increase your take-home pay.
- [Travel nurse taxes: comprehensive guide](https://www.travelnursing.org/travel-nurse-taxes-comprehensive-guide/): Learn about tax homes, stipends, state tax returns, and audits.

## Agencies and contracts

- [Best travel nurse companies](https://www.travelnursing.org/travel-nursing-companies/): Compare agencies by benefits, housing, stipends, bonuses, and 401(k) plans.
- [Nursing compact states](https://www.travelnursing.org/nursing-compact-states-what-you-need-to-know/): Learn how the NLC multi-state license works and which states participate.

## Specialties

- [Travel nursing specialties](https://www.travelnursing.org/nursing-specialties/): Explore specialties in demand and learn how to qualify for each.

## Housing and lifestyle

- [Housing for the traveling nurse](https://www.travelnursing.org/housing-for-the-traveling-nurse/): Compare agency housing with a stipend. Learn what to consider.
- [Hotel discounts for travel nurses](https://www.travelnursing.org/hotel-discounts-for-travel-nurses/): Find hotel discount programs for working travel nurses.
- [Best cities for travel nurses](https://www.travelnursing.org/best-cities-for-travel-nurses/): Compare U.S. cities by pay, demand, and quality of life.
- [Helpful ideas for first-time traveling nurses](https://www.travelnursing.org/helpful-ideas-first-time-traveling-nurse/): Get advice for your first travel assignment.
- [Travel nursing close to home](https://www.travelnursing.org/travel-nursing-close-to-home/): Learn how local and regional travel contracts work.

## State guides

State guides cover high-paying specialties, cities, and available assignments. Examples: /travel-nursing-in-florida/, /travel-nursing-in-california/, /travel-nursing-in-texas/, and /travel-nursing-in-new-york/. Guide URLs use this pattern: /travel-nursing-in-{state}/ or /travel-nursing-in-{state}-top-paying-specialties-cities/.

## Blog and news

- [Travel nursing blog](https://www.travelnursing.org/blog/): Read articles, interviews, and tips from travel nurses. The blog is updated regularly.
- [Is travel nursing dead?](https://www.travelnursing.org/is-travel-nursing-dead-a-look-at-the-state-of-the-profession/): Read an analysis of the current state of the profession.

## Optional

- [About](https://www.travelnursing.org/about/): Read about the editorial mission and contributors.
- [Contact](https://www.travelnursing.org/contact/): Use the form for general questions.
- [Privacy policy](https://www.travelnursing.org/privacy/): Learn how the site uses personal data from forms.
- [Terms](https://www.travelnursing.org/terms/): Read the site terms of use.
- [Sitemap](https://www.travelnursing.org/sitemap.xml): View the XML sitemap of indexable URLs.