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TalentBurst, Inc

Travel ER RN

Wilmington, DE · On-site

Provide safe, timely nursing interventions while maintaining accurate documentation in Epic . * Must be comfortable working night shifts, holidays, and every third weekend . * Travel RNs are expected ...

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Travel Neurology RN

Albany, NY · On-site

Fastaff Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York. & Requirements * Specialty: Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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Travel IMC RN

Marquette, MI · On-site

Fastaff Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Marquette, Michigan. & Requirements * Specialty: Intermediate Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date:

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How much do weekend travel nursing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend travel nursing in the United States is $48.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.34 and $58.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend travel nurse?

Weekend travel nurses are registered nurses who work temporary assignments, typically over weekends, at healthcare facilities experiencing staffing shortages. These nurses travel to different locations, often on short-term contracts, and provide patient care during high-demand periods such as weekends. The role offers flexibility, higher pay rates, and the opportunity to gain experience in various healthcare settings. Weekend travel nursing is ideal for nurses seeking variety in their work schedule and a chance to explore new places while advancing their careers.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a weekend travel nurse?

To thrive as a Weekend Travel Nurse, you need a current RN license, strong clinical skills, and experience in various healthcare settings. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), hospital protocols, and multi-state licensure or compact state eligibility is typically required. Flexibility, rapid adaptability, and excellent interpersonal skills help nurses integrate quickly into new teams and provide effective patient care. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring consistent, high-quality nursing support during high-demand weekend shifts in diverse locations.

What are common challenges weekend travel nurses face, and how can they prepare for them?

Weekend travel nurses often encounter challenges such as adapting quickly to new clinical environments, managing varying patient loads, and working with unfamiliar teams. Preparation involves being adaptable, having strong communication skills, and staying organized to handle different documentation systems or protocols. It's helpful to arrive early for your shift, ask questions proactively, and build rapport with regular staff to ensure seamless patient care and a positive experience.

What is the difference between Weekend Travel Nursing vs Travel Nursing?

AspectWeekend Travel NursingTravel Nursing
CredentialsRN license, possibly specialized certificationsRN license, possibly specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities, primarily during weekendsHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities, any day of the week
Employer & Industry UsageStaffing agencies, healthcare facilities offering weekend shiftsStaffing agencies, healthcare facilities with flexible scheduling

Weekend Travel Nursing focuses on providing nursing services during weekends, often with shorter assignments and specific scheduling. Travel Nursing involves temporary assignments across various locations, available any day of the week. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in scheduling and work timing.

Do weekend travel nurses work weekends?

Weekend travel nurses typically work during weekends as part of their schedule, which can include shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Their assignments often require flexibility to meet patient care needs, and schedules are arranged with healthcare facilities in advance. Some positions may also include weekday shifts depending on the facility's requirements.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Travel Nursing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,132 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Fastaff Travel Nursing

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$16/hr

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Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Fastaff Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/07/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

*RNs have opportunity to precept and earn +$3/hr
*LOCAL BILL RATE WILL BE $16 LESS THAN BILL RATE POSTED. PLEASE REACH OUT TO LAUREN FOR ANY QUESTIONS
MUST HAVE TO SUBMIT TO CLIENT:
AL License or Compact License required
1-2 Evaluations
Facility Details:
*If candidate worked permanently at facility in the past, must wait 6 months before returning
*If Candidate traveled with another agency - must wait 6 months before applying through Fastaff
*RNs will have Continuing Education Modules they are responsible for keeping up on during assignment
-Unable to guarantee a set or blocked schedule, even if it is weekends only. Will not send for consideration.
-Parking: Is signed up for during onboarding (orientation week) – it is paid by the traveler and ranges from $14 – $58.34 per month. Travelers are provided the contact information to sign up for their choice based on availability.
-EMR: Epic
-Scrubs: Navy
-Local candidates accepted
Orientation Details:
-FDI will be sent to all travelers by facility, regardless of new/renew/return no later than Fridays before their contract start date.
-Email is titled Welcome to UAB and sometimes goes to the junk/spam folder for whatever reason. Please make sure your talent knows to check those folders as well. It will be sent from or Chasity Winston.
-Client requires all drug screens to be collected 1 week prior to start date. If not, the client will automatically push the candidates start date out a week.
*Orientation week schedule for those who are new or have not been at UAB in 11-12 months will typically be as follows;

  • Candidate's AAL will show a Monday start date but the candidate will not report onsite till Thursday for orientation.
  • Thursday:  pick up ID Badge and Parking Permit, reach out to manager for schedule if you have not received.
  • Friday: 8a-12:30p - Impact Training onsite, Unit Orientation
*Please make sure you use your company time sheet to keep up with hours completing HealthStreams, Impact Training, and Unit Orientation. The modules take between 6-8 hours of time. The computer class is 8 hours. Then you will be set up for two 12 hour unit orientation shifts.
*Please send your first weeks’ time sheet  no later than the 7 am Monday following your first week.
Position Details:
-BLS required
-Previous travel experience required
-MINIMUM 2+ YEARS in MS required
-Pt. population is general m/s but many they say may have DM, CHF, waiting for a SNF, one of the units designated for stroke patients.
-Patients may be remotely monitored on telemetry, but RN not required to be a m/s tele RN.
-Unit: 3 SOUTH
-Ratios; 1:4/5
-RN are expected to care for COVID pts as needed and dictated by census
-Epic experience required 
-every other weekend and some holidays required
-Unable to guarantee a set or blocked schedule, even if it is weekends only. Will not send for consideration.
RNs will be assigned a home unit but may be asked to float. 
Floating expectation: 
These unit-based travelers would be expected to float to like units (if necessary), in rotation with UAB unit specific staff. There is a potential that rotation can be changed to ensure that each unit has an ANM/Charge nurse (shift leader) that is familiar with UAB
Cost Center: 10818

Fastaff Travel Nursing Job ID #2173009. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: M/S

About Fastaff Travel Nursing

More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.

Fastaff® Travel Nursing is an equal opportunity employer.

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