Practical travel nurse resources
The resource hub for the details around an assignment.
A carefully selected starting point for housing, licensing, insurance, contracts, transportation, and the decisions that do not fit neatly into a rate sheet.
Use these links to research a specific decision, then confirm the final detail with the organization responsible for it. A housing platform cannot approve your lease. A rate sheet cannot answer a tax question. A community conversation can point you toward a better question, but it cannot replace the written terms that apply to you.
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Browse by decision
Start with what you need to solve.
Licensure and credentialing
Confirm the rules for the state where you will practice before you submit or travel.
- NCSBN Licensure Guidance Find state-specific licensure guidance and Nurse Licensure Compact information.
- Nursys Verify a nursing license or begin an endorsement process when available.
- Travel Nurse License ChecklistUse our step-by-step guide to keep dates, documents, and fees organized.
Housing and moving
Search broadly, then verify the actual unit, lease terms, costs, and commute before you send money.
- Furnished Finder Search furnished monthly housing options for an assignment.
- Apartments.com Compare apartment communities, amenities, and longer-term rental options.
- FTC Rental Listing Scam Guidance Learn the warning signs before you pay a deposit or sign a lease.
- Travel Nurse Housing ChecklistCompare the lease, parking, utilities, pet rules, and exit terms on the same page.
Insurance and benefits
Compare coverage, network access, and the actual cost of care before a gap in coverage becomes expensive.
- HealthCare.gov Learn about Marketplace coverage, enrollment, and state-based options.
- NAIC Consumer Health Insurance Guide Use consumer questions and plan-comparison guidance from state insurance regulators.
- Your State Insurance Department Find help with policy questions, agent licensing, and complaints.
Pay, contracts, and taxes
Use written terms, real costs, and qualified advice, not a headline weekly number.
- Travel Nurse Contract ChecklistReview the terms that affect hours, pay, cancellation, and repayment.
- Compare Travel Nursing OffersMake pay, housing, and assignment costs visible before you choose.
- IRS Publication 463 Read the federal guidance on travel expenses and temporary assignments.
- Travel Nurse Tax-Home BasicsPrepare the right questions for a qualified tax professional.
Travel and vehicle planning
Plan the move around timing, weather, documents, and a verified transportation provider.
- FMCSA Company Snapshot Check a motor carrier’s USDOT record before arranging vehicle transport.
- TSA What Can I Bring? Check current carry-on and checked-bag rules before a flight.
- NHTSA Vehicle Recall Search Check your vehicle for open safety recalls before a long drive.
- Travel Nurse Packing ChecklistKeep documents, first-week essentials, and shift gear easy to reach.
Safety, work life, and support
Keep official contacts close, protect your information, and use community input as a starting point for better questions.
- CDC Infection Control Guidance Review healthcare personnel infection-control guidance, then follow your facility’s current policy.
- FTC Scam Resources Recognize and report suspicious payment, housing, or identity requests.
- Travel Nurse Agency Red FlagsKnow what to clarify before you share documents or accept an offer.
- Ask Anthony, RNBring a specific assignment question to the community and mentorship resource.
Keep it useful
Use a link to make a decision, not to add more noise.
Save the page, date, contact, and written answer that apply to your situation. Recheck time-sensitive details before you spend money, travel, or begin work. For the full assignment sequence, start with Start Here.