If you're ready to move ahead with flexibility, impact, and respect - Medlivo is the platform that supports your path
Looking for your next opportunity as a registered nurse? Medlivo helps RNs find travel, contract, per diem, and permanent positions at hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. Our recruiters work one-on-one with you to find roles that match your specialty, preferred locations, and pay expectations, so you can focus on patient care while we handle the rest.
From ICU and ER to Labor and Delivery, Med-Surg, and beyond, Medlivo partners with healthcare systems nationwide to bring RNs a steady stream of new openings every week.
More and more RNs are moving away from traditional staff positions and choosing travel or contract work instead. The reasons are simple: better pay, more flexibility, and the chance to gain experience at different facilities and in different parts of the country.
A travel RN typically takes on assignments lasting 8 to 13 weeks at a hospital or healthcare facility outside their permanent home location. These assignments come with a combination of an hourly wage and non-taxable stipends for housing and daily expenses, which usually adds up to significantly more take-home pay compared to a staff RN role doing the same work.
Contract and per diem positions, on the other hand, give RNs more control over where and how often they work, without requiring relocation. Whether you want to travel the country or simply pick up extra shifts close to home, Medlivo has assignment types to match.
Hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country are actively hiring RNs across nearly every specialty. Some of the most in-demand specialties Medlivo recruits for include:
If your specialty is not listed above, reach out anyway. Medlivo works with facility partners across the entire spectrum of nursing specialties and can often find or create an opening that matches your background.
RN pay varies widely depending on specialty, location, facility demand, and assignment length. High-demand specialties such as ICU, ER, and Labor and Delivery, as well as assignments in cities with urgent staffing needs, often come with the strongest pay packages.
For travel RNs, total weekly pay generally includes a base hourly rate plus tax-free stipends for housing and meals, which together often add up to noticeably more than a staff nurse salary for the same role. Per diem RNs are typically paid a higher hourly rate in exchange for the flexibility and lack of guaranteed hours, while contract RNs usually fall somewhere between travel and permanent pay structures.
Your Medlivo recruiter will walk you through the full pay breakdown for any assignment before you commit, so there are no surprises once you start.
To get started with Medlivo, registered nurses generally need:
Once you submit your application, a Medlivo recruiter will reach out to learn more about your specialty, preferred locations, and ideal start date. From there, our credentialing team will help you complete any state licensing requirements, and your recruiter will start matching you with open RN positions that fit what you are looking for.
If you are licensed in one state and want to work in another, we can guide you through the compact license process or help you apply for licensure by endorsement, depending on the state.
RNs looking to eventually move into advanced practice roles can also explore opportunities for physicians and advanced practice providers through Medlivo's Locum Tenens division.
Beyond competitive pay, RNs working with Medlivo get access to health, dental, and vision insurance starting from day one of their assignment, along with 401(k) options, travel reimbursement, and referral bonuses. Every nurse is paired with a dedicated recruiter who stays in touch throughout the assignment, and our support team is available 24/7 for anything that comes up while you're on the job.
Whether you are an experienced travel nurse ready for your next 13-week assignment or an RN exploring contract and per diem options for the first time, Medlivo is ready to help. Apply now and a dedicated recruiter will reach out within 24 hours to discuss the registered nurse jobs available for your specialty and location.
A travel nurse takes short-term assignments, usually 8-13 weeks, at facilities outside their home base and earns a pay package that includes stipends. A staff nurse holds a permanent position at one facility with a standard salary.
Travel RN pay varies by specialty and location, but most packages combine an hourly wage with tax-free housing and meal stipends, often resulting in higher take-home pay than a comparable staff position.
A compact license makes it easier to work across multiple states without applying for a new license each time, but it is not always required. Medlivo can help you navigate licensing for any state.
Most travel RN positions require at least one to two years of experience in a specialty. New graduates are better suited to permanent or local contract roles to start, and Medlivo can help place you in positions that build toward future travel opportunities.
Once your application, license, and credentials are in order, placement can happen in as little as a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on your specialty and preferred locations.
ICU, ER, Med-Surg, Labor and Delivery, and Telemetry are consistently among the highest-demand RN specialties for travel and contract assignments.
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