Gypsy,
I’m a brand new traveler and seeking my first contract. Â I’m having a hard time securing a position. I’ve been submitted to several but nothing is coming through. Â Is this normal? Are new travel nurse positions normally difficult to find?
Nicola
Thank you for reading The Gypsy Nurse. You have taken the first step on your journey to become A Gypsy Nurse.
Nicola,
Most hospitals that hire travel nurses are looking for someone with travel nurse experience. Â It can take some time to get your first contract but don’t despair!! Â Keep your options open and be willing to perhaps accept a ‘less desirable’ location and something will come through for you.
There are several things that you can do to help make yourself a bit more marketable:
- Update any certifications
- Obtain New Certifications (NIH Stroke Certification is hot right now)
- Make sure that your Travel Nurse Portfolio includes some GREAT references!
- Make sure that you have filled out your skills assessments/resume and included any/all ‘oddball’ items that you may have experience in that someone else may not have.
The current market is pretty busy with a good amount of job positions open. Â Keep your spirits up and continue looking…the perfect position will come along.
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