Travel Nursing Jobs by Specialty
Travel and staff RN roles in ICU, ER, Med-Surg, Labor and Delivery, Telemetry, NICU and more — weekly packages from $1,800 to $3,500+ across all 50 states.
Why nursing professionals choose this path
Nursing careers are strongest when the work matches your specialty, schedule, and long-term goals.
Unit-specific matching
We help acute-care RNs land roles on the unit they know best, whether that is ICU, ER, Med-Surg, Telemetry, NICU, or Labor & Delivery.
Demand that stays strong
Hospitals and health systems continue to need experienced nurses for both short-term coverage and long-term staffing needs.
Support from the first call
From licensure review to contract guidance, our team helps you move through the process with less friction and fewer surprises.
How your nursing search works
A clear process helps you move from exploration to assignment with less back-and-forth.
Choose your specialty
Browse the nursing unit and role types you want to work in next.
Get matched quickly
We connect you with facilities that need your background right now.
Start your assignment
Move from interview to orientation with recruiter support at each step.
Roles We Staff & Typical Weekly Pay
Typical travel package ranges — actual offers vary by state, facility, shift, and start date.
MICU, SICU, CVICU, and Neuro ICU assignments. ACLS required; CCRN preferred and usually pay-boosting.
Level I–IV trauma centers and community EDs. ACLS and PALS required at most facilities; CEN and TNCC preferred.
The highest-volume travel specialty — steady demand in every state and the easiest first travel assignment.
L&D, antepartum, and postpartum units. NRP required; EFM certification and RNC-OB strengthen offers.
Step-down and progressive care units bridging Med-Surg and ICU. ACLS required nearly everywhere.
Level II–IV neonatal intensive care. NRP required; RNC-NIC preferred at Level III/IV units.
Circulating and scrub roles across general, ortho, cardiac, and neuro services. CNOR is a strong differentiator.
Inpatient oncology and infusion centers. Chemo/immunotherapy card (ONS) required for most assignments.
How Placement Works
Registered nurses are the largest group of clinicians we place. We staff RNs into 13-week travel contracts, local contracts, per diem shifts, and permanent staff roles at hospitals, health systems, and specialty facilities nationwide — from high-acuity ICU and ER units to Med-Surg, Telemetry, Labor & Delivery, and NICU.
Most nursing contracts run 13 weeks at three 12-hour shifts per week and pay a taxable hourly wage plus non-taxable housing and meal stipends. A compact (NLC) multistate license opens 41 states immediately, and our recruiters help with single-state endorsements for California and New York — the two largest RN markets.
Explore All Employment Types
We place healthcare professionals in every type of contract — find the one that fits your lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything healthcare professionals ask us before their first assignment.
ICU, ER, Labor & Delivery, and OR nurses consistently see the most openings and the strongest packages, while Med-Surg and Telemetry carry the highest overall volume of contracts. Rural and underserved facilities across all 50 states routinely pay premiums for experienced acute-care RNs willing to start within two weeks.
No. Most facilities require one to two years of recent acute-care experience in the specialty you are applying for — not prior travel experience. Your first assignment is easiest in a unit type you already know well; our recruiters will steer you away from facilities that expect travelers to hit the ground with zero orientation.
Yes. If your primary residence is in a Nurse Licensure Compact state, your multistate license covers all 41 NLC member states with no additional paperwork. California and New York are not compact members — we help nurses obtain those single-state licenses early because they cover the two largest RN job markets.
BLS is universal. ICU, ER, and Telemetry require ACLS; ER and pediatric units add PALS; L&D and NICU require NRP. Specialty certifications such as CCRN, CEN, and CNOR are rarely mandatory but typically add $2–6/hr to offers and move your profile to the top of the submission pile.
Our healthcare recruiters match you with the right assignment based on your specialty, preferred location, and lifestyle goals.
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