Top Financial Tips for Travel Nurses
Volume 16 Number 5 - July 18th
Simple Budgeting Tips that will Make a
Big Difference in your Wallet
Now more than ever, travel nurses are making financially-savvy decisions to earn more money…and save money too! Whether it’s choosing a higher-paying travel nurse job with Access Nurses, enjoying free housing instead of a stipend or picking up a per diem shift midweek, travel nurses are boosting their pay and savings while pursuing a career they love.
There are little things you can do while working as a travel nurse to enhance your banking account even more. Here are some simple and convenient budgeting tips for travel nurses:
Be a Smarter Shopper.
Travel nurses should shop with a purpose if you want to save money. No good can come from browsing when you’re trying to budget, so have a plan when you go shopping to avoid impulse purchasing. Make a “To Buy” list before going shopping; it’ll ease the desire to buy just because. Another good idea for travel nurses is to buy generic brands whenever possible to save money. There are times when the brand name makes a difference, but in general you’re paying for advertising and it’s not worth it. Buying in bulk on necessities that won’t expire (toilet paper, batteries, toothpaste, etc.) will also make a difference in your monthly spending.
Look for Alternatives.
No travel nurse likes to be inconvenienced…especially when it comes to expenses. Costs are rising on everything from gas to milk. But don’t let this keep you from living your travel nursing dreams. Just make some small adjustments. Look into the public transportation systems in your travel nurse location. Whether by bus, train or subway, public transit is a smart way to save money. Buy a monthly pass for extra savings. Also try cutting back on to-go coffees and water bottles. The convenience of getting Starbucks and drinking only bottled water is nice, but it costs a pretty penny. Making coffee at home and reusing water bottles are both easy and super cheap.
Cook at Home.
Your health doesn’t have to suffer due to budgeting. It’s not necessary to trade delicious meals for fast food just because you’re tired and stressed from working a 12-hour shift. Ordering take-out meals often will really add up; cooking at home is a much better and healthier idea. Travel nursing in California is a great place to take an assignment because of the plethora of markets with fresh produce available. Have fun experimenting with the local produce in the area and make it part of your travel nursing experience.
Get Your Rewards.
It’s time you took advantage of the many available money-saving rewards programs. Start a collection of frequent-buyer cards at your favorite local restaurants, coffee shops and dessert spots. Remember, every little bit helps. If you use credit cards, why not sign up for one with rewards that will complement your lifestyle? Airline credit cards are a particularly great idea for travel nurses since you’re moving every three months, plus vacations and weekend getaways. But there are also cards for everything from Nordstroms to Amazon.com that’ll send you discounts for future purchases. Just be sure to pay off your card every month to reap the full benefits.
Budgeting plans are different for everyone. By no means do you have to follow every tip thrown at you. Take baby steps at first to find the balance and decide what will work best for you. With all the extra money saved, you could treat yourself to a relaxing weekend getaway during your assignment. And your wallet will thank you too.
Look no further than New York City as the ultimate travel destination. From world-famous tourist attractions like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and Times Square, to quaint charm of Greenwich Village and the culture of Queens. Also, there is an endless option of shopping, restaurants, museums and Broadway shows. There’s certainly never a dull moment in New York.
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Hot Travel Nursing Jobs
Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!
New York, New York
CST
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP
Cooperstown, New York
Med Surg and Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
Inglewood, California
Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
El Centro, California
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: July 28
Glendale, California
ER
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
Willits, California
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
Bennington, Vermont
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: Evenings
Start Date: ASAP
Orlando, Florida
Cardiac PICU and Cath Lab
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP
Tacoma, Washington
OR Tech
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days and evenings
Start Date: ASAP
Cleburne, Texas
Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
Dallas, Texas
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
San Antonio, Texas
PACU
Positions: Three
Shift: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP
Washington D.C.
MICU and SICU
Positions: 13
Shift: 12-hour rotating days and nights
Start Date: ASAP
Albuquerque, New Mexico
OR
Positions: Three
Shift: Flexible days
Start Date: ASAP
Shiprock, New Mexico
PACU
Positions: Two
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: ASAP
Augusta, Georgia
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP
Englewood, Colorado
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP
Columbia, South Carolina
Med Surg
Positions: Nine
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: September 15
Honolulu, Hawaii
OR
Positions: One
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: ASAP
Featured Forum Topic
Advice for a New Travel Nurse
I’m looking into beginning my travel nursing career! I am a new nurse. I am talking to two different companies and trying to decide which route I want to take. If you could give me one piece of travel nursing advice what would it be? What do you wish you knew when you first stated travel nursing? Any advice you can offer would be appreciated! Thanks!
