Travel Nursing
Travel assignments, contracts and life on the road.
Travel Nursing
Travel assignments, contracts and life on the road.

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Travel Nursing in Buffalo, NY: A Guide to Assignments, Housing, and Licensure
A local guide to travel nursing in Buffalo, NY: major hospitals, New York licensure without a compact, housing and neighborhoods, winter driving, and pay.
September 2026 · 17 min read

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Pros and Cons of Travel Nursing: The Real Trade-Offs Every Nurse Should Know
The real trade-offs of travel nursing: higher pay and tax-free stipends against no guaranteed hours, thin benefits, multi-state licensing, and time away.
September 2026 · 14 min read

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How to Calculate the True Cost of a Nursing Vacancy
A single open nursing position can cost $40,000 to over $100,000. How to calculate direct and indirect vacancy cost, and how to bring it down.
September 2026 · 11 min read

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Travel Nurse vs. Per Diem Staff: Which Staffing Solution Is Right for Your Facility?
Trying to decide between travel nurses and per diem staff? This guide breaks down the key differences so healthcare facilities can make the right staffing call.
September 2026 · 10 min read

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Travel Nursing Contract Red Flags: What to Watch for Before You Sign
Learn the travel nursing contract red flags to catch before signing, from vague pay breakdowns to pressure tactics and missing float clauses.
September 2026 · 16 min read

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Per Diem vs. Stipend in Nursing: What Every Nurse Needs to Know
Per diem pay and stipends are not the same thing. How each works, the IRS tax home rule, and what to ask before signing a nursing contract.
September 2026 · 11 min read
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