Table of Contents
- Find Current Travel Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Licensure Information and Requirements
- Pennsylvania CEU Requirements
- What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Pennsylvania?
- How To Become a Travel Nurse in Pennsylvania With Trusted Nurse Staffing in Three Simple Steps
- Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Pennsylvania?
- What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in Pennsylvania Right Now?
- FAQs About Pennsylvania Travel Nursing
Find Current Travel Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Licensure Information and Requirements
For updated information on licensure requirements and fees, please visit the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing website or call toll-free at 1-833-367-2762.
Licensure Requirements
Since Pennsylvania is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) yet, you will need to obtain a license by endorsement to practice travel nursing in this state.
To apply for Licensure by Endorsement, you must:
- Have completed a Board-approved nursing program in another state or Canada.
- Submit a state criminal history record check (CHRC) for your current state of residence along with any state you have lived, worked, or were educated in the last 10 years.
- Complete 3 hours of Board-approved continuing education on child abuse recognition and reporting.
- Have your school submit an official transcript directly to the Board identifying the RN education that qualified you for your original license.
- Verification of licensure from every state you have been licensed to work in. Verification can be achieved through Nursys® or the original state of licensure.
You can apply for a Temporary Practice Permit by answering a question within the Endorsement application.
Licensure Fees
Licensure fees for RNs and LPNs are as follows:
- Licensure by endorsement – $120
- Temporary license – $70
Nurse Licensure Compact Status
Pennsylvania is pending legislation to join the NLC.
Is Pennsylvania a Walk-Through State?
Pennsylvania has enacted the NLC but is still awaiting implementation.
Pennsylvania CEU Requirements
Pennsylvania requires 30 contact hours of acceptable continuing education for license renewal, including:
- Minimum of 3 hours in ethics
- 1 contact hour in suicide prevention
- 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting
What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Pennsylvania?
The average travel nursing salary in Pennsylvania ranges from $1,190 to $1,738 and will vary depending on location, facility, and the travel nursing agency you choose.
In addition to salary, travel nurses receive benefits such as travel and food stipends, housing, medical benefits, and more.
Cities in Pennsylvania With the Highest Travel Nursing Salaries
Doylestown
The average weekly travel nurse salary in Doylestown, PA, is $1,527.
Philadelphia
The average weekly travel nurse salary in Philadelphia, PA, is $1,527.
West Chester
The average weekly travel nurse salary in West Chester, PA, is $1,507.
Stroudsburg
The average weekly travel nurse salary in Doylestown, PA, is $1,456.
Allentown
The average weekly travel nurse salary in Doylestown, PA, is $1,428.
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How To Become a Travel Nurse in Pennsylvania With Trusted Nurse Staffing in 3 Simple Steps
Are you looking for travel nursing jobs in Pennsylvania? Getting started with Trusted Nurse Staffing is easy. Simply go to our website, create a free profile, and you’ll gain access to all the open positions in the area you’re interested in.
If you don’t find a job opening that catches your interest, no worries, we’ll notify you anytime a new nursing position opens up.
Once you’ve found a job that matches your qualifications and wants, we’ll get you in touch with one of our recruiters. Your recruiter is your primary contact for any questions about travel nursing jobs in Pennsylvania and will be by your side throughout the entire hiring process.
Get ready; all that’s left to do is sign your contract and hit the road as a travel nurse in Pennsylvania. Feel confident as you start your new role with our recruiters supporting you every step of the way.
Once your assignment is over, we’ll be here, ready to line up your next contract. If you decide you love your position in Pennsylvania, we’ll work with you to extend your contract.
Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Pennsylvania?
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a history buff, a sports fanatic, or a small-town kind of person, Pennsylvania has something for everyone. If you’re considering one of the travel nursing jobs in Pennsylvania, you’re in for a treat.
Pennsylvania is full of history. Visit Independence National Park in Gettysburg to see the Liberty Bell and tour where Congress signed the declaration of independence. While you’re there, you can explore head to the Philadelphia Art Museum, or check out the Crayola Experience in Easton, PA.
If you’re heading to Philadelphia, stopping at the Mutter Museum is a must for anyone interested in the medical field. Here you’ll find collections of pathological and anatomical specimens, like pieces of Albert Einstein’s brain. Learn about the history of U.S. medicine, and view some of the first pieces of medical equipment.
Pennsylvania is also home to 15 amusement parks and more than 50 rollercoasters. Dorney Park is the biggest in the state. Suppose you’re a chocolate lover and a thrill-seeker, head to Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Learn about the origins of Hershey’s Chocolate, take a tour of the factory, and create your own candy bars, all before you enjoy a day in Hershey’s amusement and waterpark.
Sports fans get a taste of everything — from football, baseball, hockey, and more — spend a weekend in Philadelphia, catch a game, and head to the Reading Terminal Market, where you can enjoy a diverse selection of the most popular Pennsylvania foods: whoopie pies, pizza, a Philly cheesesteak, scrapple, or shoofly pie, the choices truly are endless.
Nature buffs, Pennsylvania has sights for you, too. Enjoy the mountains or drive a few hours to Delaware or Maryland beaches. No matter the season, outdoor adventure awaits — try skiing in the Poconos or kayaking at Blue Marsh National Recreational Area. There’s a little something for everyone.
What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in Pennsylvania Right Now?
Pediatrics
Telemetry
Emergency Room
Intensive Care Unit
Medical Surgery
Geriatrics
Neonatal
Oncology
FAQs About Pennsylvania Travel Nursing
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Philadelphia?
Looking for travel nursing jobs in Philadelphia and its surrounding cities? Trusted Nurse Staffing can help you find a position perfect for you. All you have to do is go to our website, register for a free profile, and start your search.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Lancaster?
By making a free profile on our website, you’ll have access to open travel nursing positions in Pennsylvania. If nothing tickles your fancy during your search, we will let you know anytime a new assignment becomes available.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Harrisburg?
To view our active job listings in Harrisburg, go to Trusted Nurse Staffing’s website, make a profile, and start your search. Once you find a position, we’ll connect you with one of our recruiters, who will walk you through the next steps to beginning a travel nursing job in Pennsylvania.
How Do I Find Housing While Travel Nursing in Pennsylvania?
After you accept one of the many travel nursing jobs in Pennsylvania, you have options when it comes to finding housing. You can:
- Receive a housing stipend and obtain housing independently, whether that be a house, apartment, Airbnb, etc.
- Let us take care of the hard part for you, and we’ll set you up in agency-based housing
No matter which option you choose, our recruiters are here to support you. If you need help finding a good area to live in, we can help. If you’re looking for a roommate, we can connect you to other travel nurses in the area looking for someone to split rent with.
What Benefits Do I Receive As a Travel Nurse in Pennsylvania?
Although most travel nurses receive various benefits, travel nursing agencies in Pennsylvania will all have their own sets of benefit packages. To be sure you know what you’re signing up for, ask the agencies about what they offer.
Trusted Nurse Staffing, for example, offers:
- Highest pay rates in the industry
- 401(k) plans
- Flexible contracts between 8, 8, and 13 weeks long, plus more
- Full-time and part-time work
- 24/7 access and support from your recruiter
- Overtime/double-time availability
- Weekly paychecks, daily pay, and advances offered
- Direct deposit payments
- Housing, meal, and travel allowances
- A customized benefits package
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance
- License, certifications, and CEU reimbursements
- A loyalty program
- Referral bonus plan
- Priority job order bonuses
- Sign-on and completion bonuses
How Long Are Delaware Travel Nursing Assignments?
The average length of travel nursing assignments in Pennsylvania is 13 weeks.
Here at Trusted Nurse Staffing, we live to believe we’re far from average. That’s why we offer travel nurses more. Our travel nursing assignments range from 6 weeks to 13 weeks long.
Love your stay in Pennsylvania? We’ll work with you to extend your contract. If you’re ready to pick up and head to the next stop, we’ll have an assignment in another state prepared for you when your contract is over.
What Are The Best Travel Nursing Agencies in Pennsylvania?
You’re searching for travel nursing jobs in Pennsylvania, and you know that choosing a travel nursing agency is the way to go, but how do you know which travel nursing agency is the best?
To find an agency that best suits your needs, we recommend you:
- Look at online reviews from other travel nurses that have worked for the agencies you’re interested in. When you do this, you must keep in mind that most people leave reviews if they’ve had a terrible experience or an exceptional experience — but it still gives you an idea about the agency.
- Call and connect with agency recruiters. Learn about their values, ask about their benefits plans, etc.
The best travel nursing agencies will provide for their nurses and not just financially. At Trusted Nurse Staffing, we value the work that nurses put in. This is why we’re here 24/7 to support you, no matter what.
Why Should I Apply To Travel Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania With Trusted Nurse Staffing?
You want a quality, high-paying travel nursing job in an area with tons to offer. Trusted Nurse Staffing is here to help you. We offer our nurses the highest pay in the industry, education reimbursement benefits, sign-on bonuses, insurance, retirement plans, and more.
But we believe that our nurses deserve more than just financial benefits. Trusted Nurse Staffing provides unconditional support 24/7. Nurses are unsung heroes that are always going above and beyond for their patients, and we want to do the same for you. Whenever you need us, we’ll be there.