Questions to ask before accepting a travel nursing role

Travel assignments can vary substantially. Ask for the complete pay breakdown, guaranteed hours, overtime terms, cancellation policy, housing arrangement, reimbursement rules, start-date conditions, and facility expectations. Confirm which party handles credentialing and what happens if the assignment is delayed. Review the contract carefully before signing. Ensure your license or compact privilege covers the state where care will be delivered, and ask about floating, ratios where applicable, unit specialty, and orientation. Keep copies of all written terms and do not rely on verbal promises.