Tips for Wyoming Travel Nursing

  1. Learn All You Can About Wyoming. Here are some helpful sites to check out:

    Wyoming.gov: Access all the government information for Wyoming.
    Best Places: Learn about climate, crime rate, schools and cost of living.
    Traffic Alert: Stay current with traffic patterns in Wyoming.
    Wyoming Tourism: Get insider tips about all the sights to see in Wyoming.

  1. Prepare Your Records and License. Your recruiter and document specialist will aid you in making sure that you have all the necessary documents that you require in Wyoming. However, to ensure that all runs smoothly, you should keep copies of all your documents. You definitely do not want a small thing like paperwork to hamper your travel nursing experience.
  1. Understand Your Travel Assignment Package and Contract. Before you sign your contract, ensure that you are familiar with all details of your assignment. If you have any concerns, ask questions to clarify.

    Pay Rate: Make sure that you understand how much you will get paid for your duties. (Including overtime, bonuses and so on)
    Float Policy: Clarify which specialties you are comfortable working floating.
    Benefits/Health Coverage: Ask about the benefits you’ll receive and when it will become effective.
    Housing: Determine if your housing is suitable for you by asking questions about the location, traffic and crime rate in that area.

  1. Enjoy Your Leisure Time to the Fullest. As mentioned, Wyoming is a state that offers some unique recreational opportunities. Whether you choose to live on a dude ranch, view an actual archeological dig; hike in the picturesque trails, or simply enjoy the majestic scenery, Wyoming is an excellent location to work as a travel nurse.
  1. Maintain a Positive Mentality. It is important when working in a new location and facility to keep an open and positive attitude. You will find that if you are flexible and positive, your travel nursing experience will be that much more rewarding.