Working in the Emergency Department isn’t the only role available for travel nurses. The healthcare industry offers a broad range of departments, specialties, and niches you can pursue as a travel healthcare professional. We’ve collected the top 5 unique roles in our industry, each one offering an opportunity to focus on what you love most or to acquire new, useful skill sets for future roles.

Oncology / Oncology RN

The role of an oncology nurse or provider is to assess, treat, and care for cancer patients. These patients are likely enduring what is one of the most difficult challenges they will face in life and receiving expert, compassionate care is critical. Browse current oncology opportunities here.

Cath Lab

Working in the cath lab (catheterization laboratory) is the prep and landing zone for essential procedures, such as angiograms, pacemaker placement, and other cardiac procedures. This is an excellent proving ground to gain life-saving experience and participate in advanced cardiovascular care. Browse current opportunities in the Cath Lab here.

Labor and Delivery

Bringing new life into this world is always a joyous thrill, no matter where you are. Here you get to celebrate with families, support women in labor, and care for new little ones in their first moments outside the womb. See current opportunities in labor and delivery here.

Hospice Care & Home Health

In most cases, Hospice Care is reserved for end-of-life patients or those with serious, terminal illnesses who need 24/7 care. Home healthcare is for anyone who lives at home and is in need of regular medical care. Being a home health or hospice travel nurse gives you a unique opportunity to meet and serve new people, and their families, and provide comfort in hard times. Browse Hospice RN, Hospice CNA, and Hospice LPN opportunities here and home health opportunities here. 

Telemetry

This department provides crucial services for patients and physicians alike. In the telemetry role, you would monitor EKG output, record vital signs, perform diagnostic tests, and care for patients one-on-one. Physicians rely on expert, precision reporting from telemetry nurses, and patients value a positive bedside manner. The role could be filled as an RN, LPN, or telemetry tech. View current opportunities in telemetry here. 

Find Your Speciality

If you’re not sure what specialty or department you want to pursue, we can help you narrow it down by considering skill, location, compensation, and contract duration. Reach out today, and we’ll walk you through every step of the process and help you land your first or next travel healthcare assignment!