What is a travel RN?

Travel RNs, or travel registered nurses, are licensed nurses who take temporary assignments at healthcare facilities across different locations, often to fill short-term staffing gaps. These assignments can last from a few weeks to several months and may require nurses to relocate temporarily. Travel RNs provide the same level of care as staff nurses, but benefit from flexible scheduling, higher pay rates, and opportunities to gain experience in diverse settings. They often work through staffing agencies that help match them with jobs and handle logistics like housing and licensure.