This book provides a broad base of information intended to guide professional nurses in pursuing a travel nursing career. Written by a seasoned practitioner, the book includes tips on how to enter the field of travel nursing, negotiate assignment contracts, increase pay, improve benefits and enhance travel assignments.

"Part I: The BasicsAll You'll Need to Know to Choose Your First AssignmentChapter 1 - Qualifications & OrganizationChapter 2 - Choosing a Travel Staffing CompanyChapter 3 - Choosing the Right Location and Proper Housing for Your AssignmentIntroductionChapter 4 - ""Island"" NursingChapter 5 - Obtaining State Nursing Licensure and/or an International Work PermitChapter 6 - Bringing Family and/or Pets on AssignmentChapter 7 - Interviewing with a Potential Assignment Facility and Negotiating a ContractPart II: Keys to Assignment PreparationChapter 8 - Types of Transportation to the Assignment LocationChapter 9 - Packing--The Gear You'll Need When You Get ThereChapter 10 - Banking, Mail, Documentation, Taxes, & Telephones SimplifiedPart III: You've Arrived at the Assignment Locale. Now What?Chapter 11 - Housing ExpectationsChapter 12 - Getting Settled in a New TownChapter 13 - OrientationChapter 14 - Tips for Easy AssimilationPart IV: Assignment Problems, Solved!Chapter 15 - Unit Specific IssuesChapter 16 - Housing DifficultiesChapter 17 - Personal Emergencies & Contract TerminationPart V: Managing a Successful Travel Nursing CareerChapter 18 - Contract Renewal Vs. Assignment ExtensionChapter 19 - Accepting Another Assignment Vs. a Permanent PositionAppendicesAppendix A - Statement of Health FormAppendix B - Do Not Use ListAppendix C - Alphabetical List of Travel Staffing CompaniesAppendix D - State Boards of Nursing"