Travel Nurse FAQs

It’s easy to search for travel nursing opportunities with SHC. You can: 

• Browse thousands of open jobs by specialty and location on our career page. 

• Set job alerts in your profile to get notified when new jobs match your criteria. 

• Download the SHC WeConnect app to search and apply directly.

• Connect with a recruiter who can help find jobs that fit your skills and preferences.

SHC WeConnect is the mobile app from Supplemental Health Care that gives you access to job searches, applications, and essential tools for managing your assignments, all in one plac

With SHC WeConnect, you can: 

• Search over 30,000 jobs and track your applications. 

• Manage pay stubs, timecards, benefits, and more. 

• Get personalized job alerts and recruiter updates. 

• Use SmartLink for secure, password-free login.

Get the App 

Download SHC WeConnect

You’ll need an active RN license and typically one to two years of recent experience in your specialty. Then, connect with a recruiter to explore job options and get guidance on the next steps.

Most assignments require:

• An active, unencumbered RN license.
• Current certifications (BLS, ACLS, etc.).
• At least 1 year of recent experience in your specialty.
• Flexibility to work different shifts or settings.

Most contracts are about 13 weeks. Some are shorter or longer, and extensions are often possible.

Anywhere in the U.S.! We place nurses in all 50 states. Your recruiter will help you find assignments that match your license, skills, and location preferences.

Yes! Many travel nurses bring partners, kids, or pets. Just be sure to discuss this with your recruiter so they can help find housing that fits your situation.

You’ll usually have two options: 

• A housing stipend to find your own place (most popular).

• Agency-arranged housing coordinated by our team. 

Travel nurse pay packages usually include:

• Hourly wages
• Stipends for housing and meals
• Reimbursements for licensing and travel costs

Pay varies based on location, specialty, and demand, but is often higher than permanent staff positions.

Yes, SHC travel nurses are eligible for: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• 401(k) retirement plan 

• Continuing education resources 

• Referral bonuses 

• And more 

Access your benefits through the SHC WeConnect app or contact the benefits team at benefits@shccares.com

Absolutely. You will review job options with your recruiter and only be submitted to assignments you approve.

If the facility still has a need and you’re a good fit, you can often extend your contract. Let your recruiter know if you’re interested.

Call SHC’s 24/7 support team at 888-265-1068 for emergencies, last-minute needs, or questions outside of business hours. 

Visit https://shccares.com/corporate-careers-at-shc/ to view open roles and apply. 

Nursing Center 
NursingCenter is the only web portal nurses need to gain knowledge, develop professionally, and advance their careers. NursingCenter’s vast collection of information from over 30 top nursing journals, including AJN, Nursing2004, Nursing Management, The Nurse Practitioner, Home Healthcare Nurse, and MCN, offers nurses online access to cover-to-cover journal content. 

Real Nurse 
Links, resources, and humor for nurses. 

American Nurses Association (ANA) 
The American Nurses Association is a full-service professional organization representing the nation’s 2.6 million Registered Nurses through its 54 constituent state associations and 10 organizational affiliate members. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic image of nursing, and lobbying Congress and regulatory agencies on healthcare issues affecting nurses and the public. 

American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) 
Founded in 1967, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association, is a national organization of nearly 4,000 nurses who design, facilitate, and manage care. Its mission is to represent nurse leaders who improve healthcare. AONE members are leaders in collaboration and catalysts for innovation. 

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) 
The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits nearly 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s premier standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. 

National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) 
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose membership comprises the boards of nursing in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories: American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. 

National Guideline Clearinghouse 
The NGC mission is to provide physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, healthcare providers, health plans, integrated delivery systems, purchasers, and others with an accessible mechanism for obtaining objective, detailed information on clinical practice guidelines and to further their dissemination, implementation, and use. 

National League for Nursing (NLN) 
The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses was created in 1893. This is the first nursing organization in the United States of America. The society is formed for “the establishment and maintenance of a universal standard of training” for nursing. Ever since that remarkable stroke of courage and spirit over 100 years ago, the National League for Nursing has continued to be the leading professional association for nursing education. 

Honor Society of Nursing 
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, provides leadership and scholarship in practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people. We support the learning and professional development of our members, who strive to improve nursing care worldwide. 

U.S. General Services Administration 
GSA helps federal agencies better serve the public by offering, at best value, superior workplaces, expert solutions, acquisition services, and management policies. 

Specialty Nursing Organizations 

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 
Formed in 1985, the AANP is the largest and only full-service professional membership organization in the United States for NPs of all specialties. AANP has steadily expanded its services to meet its mission to:  

• Promote excellence in NP practice, education, and research; 

• Advance health policy for access to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for all; 

• Serve as a resource for NPs, the healthcare community, and consumers; 

• Be a leader in the national and global community. 

American Assembly of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) 
The mission of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses is to work for the highest standard of care for neuroscience patients by advancing the science and practice of neuroscience nursing. The Association achieves its mission through ongoing education, information dissemination, standard-setting, and advocacy on behalf of patients with neurological conditions, their families, and nurses. 

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 
Established in 1969 to help educate nurses working in newly developed intensive care units, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the world’s largest specialty nursing organization. 

American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators 
The American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to providing accurate and timely information, opportunities for education, and representation of Nurse Assessment Coordinators in long-term care. 

American Association of Nurse-Anesthetists (AANA) 
Founded in 1931, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is the professional association representing more than 30,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) across the nation. 

American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) 
The mission of the College is to unite and represent, politically and professionally, nurse practitioners across the United States and its territories. These efforts aim to ensure an appropriate, prevention-based healthcare system that better meets the healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities. 

American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)  
With a membership of more than 11,000 registered nurses and other healthcare professionals, ANNA members work in various areas, including conservative management, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, transplantation, industry, and government/regulatory agencies. Established in 1969, ANNA is dedicated to advancing the nephrology nursing specialty and supporting every ANNA member by providing high-quality educational products, programs, and services.  

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is a membership organization representing the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing. APNA fosters excellence in the domains of education, policy, practice, research, and organizational development. 

Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc. (AORN) 
AORN is the professional organization of perioperative registered nurses whose mission is to support registered nurses in achieving optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. 

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) 
ARN’s mission is to promote and advance professional rehabilitation nursing practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and research, thereby enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by disability and chronic illness. 

Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) 
AWHONN advances the nursing profession by providing nurses with critical information and support to help them deliver the highest quality care for women and newborns. Through educational materials, legislative programs, research, and coalition work with like-minded organizations and associations, AWHONN has firmly established itself as the leading association for women’s health, obstetric, and neonatal nurses. 

Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) 
The EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION (ENA) is the national Association for professional nurses dedicated to the advancement of emergency nursing practice. 

Intravenous Nurses Society (INS) 
As the premier professional organization for infusion nursing, INS is your ultimate resource for successful infusion practice. 

National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, Inc. (NAON) 
The mission of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses is to advance the quality of musculoskeletal health care by promoting excellence in research, education, and nursing practice. 

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP) 
NAPNAP is a professional organization that advocates for children (infants through young adults) and provides leadership for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners who provide primary health care in a variety of settings. 

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of more than 30,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing. It’s also the largest professional oncology association in the world. 

Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) 
The mission of the Society of Pediatric Nurses is to promote excellence in nursing care of children and their families through support of its members’ clinical practice, education, research, and advocacy.