Our team is passionate about teaming with nurse healthcare travelers as trusted partners, not headhunters. We are consistently forging relationships with leading hospitals and healthcare systems. That means opportunities for travelers abound.
Kiwi Healthcare was created to support travel nurses of all disciplines and specialties. We find the opportunities our travel nurses want, in the destinations they prefer, at partner healthcare facilities within our growing network. A responsive and supportive team of healthcare recruiting professionals is dedicated to assisting travelers with everything they need — from travel arrangements, housing help, immediate benefits, and more. At Kiwi, we want to help travel nurse healthcare professionals reach their goals—for new and returning travelers alike.
Your assignment may be temporary but Kiwi’s commitment to your career is long-term. We concentrate on redeploying our healthcare travel nurses to new jobs in new destinations, even if you need a break between. We’re here when you’re ready.
A travel nurse generally works just as a full-time staff member just for a limited term. A 36-40 hour workweek is considered full time for travelers. Most travel nurse contracts will guarantee a minimum weekly payment for a full-time schedule.
Yes, You may have to pay additional for an extra bedroom if you need more than one and a Pet deposit. Most Companies provide a one-bedroom or a studio apartment. There are many nurses that travel with a spouse, friend, or pet.
Yes. Many travelers extend an assignment. If you are considering going full-time with a hospital, check with your recruiter/company to see if there are any non-compete clauses.
The pay rate will depend on the facility, location, and specialty, but the rates are generally higher than for equally experienced permanent staff. Additionally, it’s important to note that travelers do not typically receive any shift differentials or paid time off. Time and half (overtime) or double time (holidays) should be written into the contract.
You will generally have two options for housing. (1) Agency provided Housing (2) Housing stipend to secure your own housing.
There are multiple options on how to manage your mail when traveling. Find a process that works best for you. Some options include:
Forwarding your mail with the postal service each time you move to a new travel nurse job
Maintain a permanent address at a friend’s or family member’s house and have your mail forwarded to you on a regular basis.
Rent a private post office box and arrange forwarding on a predefined basis.
Travel companies provide direct deposit, which allows you to use your current bank, and many banks offer online services as well.
This is the most common Tax Questions of Travel Nurses we receive all year. Not just at tax time. It is also the most important since the determination of whether per diems, stipends, allowances or subsidies are taxable. I could spend a long time on this, but here is the 3-sentence definition: