When healthcare facilities and schools experience a staffing shortage or a rapid increase in population, they rely on therapy and education travelers to fill the gaps until permanent staff can be hired.
Travel contracts can range anywhere from 13 weeks to 10 months (on average) depending on the setting and location. Travel contracts can occur in the following settings:
- Hospitals
- Outpatient clinics
- Rehab facilities
- Home health facilities
- Schools
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Assisted living facilities
Employers in any setting may offer contracts for longer or shorter periods of time, it relies entirely upon the needs and preferences of the individual employers. The requirements to start work as a traveler are no different than the requirements for a staff position - you just might have to pack a bag! Many travel contracts also offer temp to hire options.