This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Anna Reese, a 26-year-old travel nurse based in San Diego, California, about her job as a travel nurse. It has been edited for length and clarity.

Vivian Health explores how much travel nurses earned in early March 2025, explains why travelers are paid more generously, ...

When you think of travel nurses, you probably picture the long shifts, the on-the-go lifestyle, and the constant adaptability that comes with the job. But if you think that means sacrificing style ...

Travel RNs working within certain specialties can expect to earn more than others. Nursing specialties requiring more education and responsibility typically have higher salaries than lower-level ...

Vivian Health explores how much travel nurses earned in early March 2025, explains why travelers are paid more generously, and highlights additional perks. Demand for travel nurses remains steady ...