5 Little-Known Perks of Being a Traveling CNA
Certified nursing assistants (CNA) provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. Traveling CNAs have the same responsibility as their respective core staff co-workers when fulfilling a short-term or per diem assignment. Each short-term assignment can last anywhere from three weeks to 12 weeks. Many per diem shifts are offered on a daily basis.
Benefits of Becoming a Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Traveling nursing has become highly sought after worldwide and the opportunities for assignments are increasing tremendously. At Capital Care Staffing, we're currently focusing on our home state of Nebraska. We are partnered with multiple communities across the state to assist with the help that all residents deserve.
Traveling nursing assignments are increasing in popularity. The number of traveling nursing jobs continues to increase. Some of the benefits of travel nursing include:
Higher Paying Jobs
Travel nursing contracts often result in higher nursing salaries for people willing to travel for their job. However, pay rates for a travel CNA depends on numerous factors, including the location of the job and your experience.
Flexibility
One of the many benefits of a travel nurse is the flexibility of your schedule. Weekends and holidays are expected days to work when you work a set schedule. As a travel nurse, you are able to schedule vacations, be home on the weekends, and enjoy every holiday with your loved ones. Your schedule and flexibility are in your control.
Gain Experience
You gain experience working in a variety of medical settings. However, you gain more than just health care experience when you travel for work. You also improve your ability to:
Communicate with many different types of people
Think quickly on your feet
Adapt to new situations
Quickly find how you fit in when presented with different medical situations
How to work with a team, even when you are the “odd man out”
Learn new skills and techniques
Meeting new people always gives you the chance to expand and grow as a person. You are exposed to different work cultures. You could have the ability to work at the top teaching and research hospitals, which would give you a significant boost on your career path.
Avoid Workplace Politics and Burnout
Creating a professional relationship with the members of the core staff during your assignment is important, especially for communication purposes. However, as a travel nurse, there is little to no involvement when it comes to workplace politics and management issues. Your main purpose is to provide care for your patients and work as part of a team to the best of your ability.
Benefits of Working with a Travel Nurse Staffing Agency
Travel nurse staffing agencies, including Capital Care Staffing, provide many benefits to their travelers. Benefits of working with Capital Care Staffing include:
Housing and meal allowances under certain conditions
Mileage reimbursement
Vision and dental insurance options
Short and long-term disability coverage options
Retirement matching
Assignments and contracts that are negotiated based on your needs and preferences.
flexible scheduling that allows you to have more control over your life
Job security, as we are continuously communicating with our partners to help fulfill per diem shifts and contracts
Personal and professional support from a dedicated staff of experienced professionals
Access to the best travel opportunities that Nebraska provides
Working with a staffing company means that you have someone to streamline the process of finding assignments. All you need to do is focus on your current job and relax between assignments. The agency handles locating assignments that fit your needs, thereby saving you time and stress.
Hospitals and medical providers work directly with travel nurse staffing agencies because they can access a vast pool of candidates immediately. The candidates are pre-screened and ready to work. While that benefits the provider, it also benefits you because the agency has an extensive network of providers for you to choose from for your next assignment.
Learn More About Our Services for Traveling Nurses
At Capital Care Staffing, we provide comprehensive services for our traveling nurses. Apply today to learn more!