This question is about contractor-registered nurse jobs.

What is a contract nurse called?

By Kate Swindlehurst - Jun. 13, 2023

A contract nurse is typically referred to as a travel nurse. This is due to the nature of the position. Travel nurses are contracted nurses that sign temporary contracts to work in hospitals or other healthcare providers at different locations around the country.

Travel nurses can enjoy a varied work environment, as their contracts are temporary and are always away from what is considered a nurse's legal 'tax home". This means that the contracts take place away from where the nurse lives. These contracts for travel nurses can be all over the United States.

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