Before you accept a travel nurse position in a hospital it will pay to do a little research on that facility. All hospitals are not created equal when it comes to a good working environment. Your research can consist of simply asking other nurses who have worked at the facility you are thinking about going to, or doing an online search for it. There are numerous online nusing and travel forums available that will discuss in detail different hospitals and even differeny departments within a hospital. You can always ask your recruiter for the names and numbers of nurses they have placed there previously to get an idea of what the work environment may be like.

The importance of properly researching a hospital cannot be stressed enough to travel RNs. First time travelers should try to find a facility that frequently employs travel nurses, so they will be properly trained and given the guidance and support to make the best out of their assignment. More experienced RNs may opt for larger, busier hospitals that may be offering higher pay rates to nurses who can hit the ground running in a fast paced environment.