In addition to the adventure of traversing the Nation, there are a slew of benefits associated with becoming a VA Travel Nurse:
Salary
Travel Benefits
Housing Benefits
Nursing Benefits
Personal Benefits
Salary and Contract Benefits
Competitive salaries – VA Travel Nurse salaries, as well as lodging, travel, and per diem, are competitive with the travel nurse industry.
No contract – Each employee is hired on an intermittent appointment. If you find a VA facility where you would like to be hired as staff, we will assist you in obtaining a permanent, full-time position at that facility.
No service fees – VA is a non-profit Federal agency. Unlike some private sector travel nurse placement agencies, VA does not charge a fee for placing you in a TNC assignment.
Direct deposit – The Federal Government provides direct deposit for pay and travel reimbursements.
Government Citibank Travel Card – VA Travel Nurses have access to the online Citibank travel card Web site to monitor travel charges and payments.
Online HR information – No matter where you are in the VA system, you'll be able to view and make changes to your payroll information through our online human resources system, Employee Express.
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Travel Benefits
Travel assignments – VA will work to match you with temporary assignments in your areas of interest.
Lodging ready ahead – VA provides lodging and per diem the day before each assignment begins. (Government travel and per diem rules apply.)
Reimbursement of luggage fees – If traveling by plane, you will be reimbursed for any extra costs your luggage incurs. (Limitations on number of bags apply.)
Transportation support – Depending on your location, VA offers transportation support, including bus passes, gas mileage compensation, etc.
Laundry support – VA offers weekly reimbursement for laundry costs (dry cleaning or coin operated machines) after six days on assignment. (Spending caps apply.)
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Housing Benefits
Lodging amenities – Lodging amenities vary from location to location, but can include all those associated with hotels, extended stay hotels, and short-term apartments (maid service, furnished, pools, gyms, on-site laundry facilities, security, etc.)
Locations close to work – VA provides you with a list of lodging facilities (hotels, extended stay hotels, and apartments) that are close to each of our assignment locations.
Maps and detailed instructions – We also provide you with maps and instructions to guide you to and within your facility assignment.
Phone call support – VA offers personal telephone call reimbursement while you are on assignment. Limitations apply.
Travel with family and pets – As a VA Travel Nurse, you'll have this option but are responsible for any required pet deposits.
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Nursing Benefits
1 License/50 States – All VA nurses, from TNC to permanent full-time, only need one active, unrestricted state license to practice anywhere VA has facilities throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Free continuing education – As a VA employee, you will be eligible to attend all mandatory and elective classes offered at an assignment site.
Career development – VA is the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation. Exposure to temporary assignments throughout VA is an amazing way to develop your nursing career. You will have 24-hour clinical support from nursing supervisors and managers, as well as the support of many talented and diverse professionals within VA's interdisciplinary care team structure.
TNC Office support – The Travel Nurse Corps Office is available to VA TNC Nurses by phone or email during regular business hours.
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Personal Benefits
Wellness programs – Most VA medical centers offer wellness programs, and many have gyms (or access to them) for employees.
Paid immunizations – VA provides its employees with immunizations when required or recommended.
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