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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.
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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.
We’re Here for You
Journey with Peace of Mind and Premium Travel Nurse Benefits
A new career in a new town brings a lot of excitement – and a little stress. That’s why we focus on ensuring that you’re covered from day one, with exceptional benefits, 24-hour support, and a team that’s ready to listen and help.
Unbeatable Benefits
Immediate medical with free vision, dental, and life, with matching 401(k). Enjoy peace of mind with travel reimbursements and dedicated housing support for you, your loved ones, and even the family fur babies.
We’re Always by Your Side
You may be far from home, but we’re always at your side. You’re part of our community. Our job truly begins the minute you land in your new city. We’re here for you by text, phone, and email 24/7, when you need support or just need a friendly ear to listen.
In It for the Long Haul
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.
Real Talk from Real Travelers
Your next assignment is waiting for you..
Trending Destinations
- New Mexico
- California
- Texas
- Florida
Flexibility, positive outlook, adventure. Travel nurses should have excellent clinical skills and be able to adapt to new settings quickly.
A wide range of healthcare facilities uses travel nurses, from prestigious teaching facilities to small community hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, clinics, and much more. You can search for jobs by keyword/specialty/etc. here.
Most hiring staff is familiar with the travel industry and will see this as a positive experience on your résumé. Working as a travel nurse proves your dedication to your profession and your ability to adapt quickly.
A 1-3 day orientation is the average for an assignment. The expectation is that a travel nurse is experienced and ready.
A typical travel nurse contract is 13 weeks. Assignments can range anywhere from 4 weeks to up to a year. A Contract Extension is also possible, which many travelers choose if they enjoy the hospital and location. The thing to remember is that you – the traveler – are in control.
No, You will sign a new travel nurse contract for each assignment.
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:
- A tax home is your main area (not state) of work where you have significant, recurring and annual income.
- If you do NOT have a main area of income, then your tax home can be where you maintain your dwelling / abode, have significant expenses keeping this home which are duplicated when temporarily away from home on assignment.
- If you have neither #1 or #2, you are “itinerant” and ALL the per diems etc. including the value of provided housing are taxable. This has NOT changed with tax reform.
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