One option for those who choose a travel nurse career is to fulfill government contracts. Given the significant differences between government and commercial contracts, however, it is important to understand what you are getting into before you arrive on site.
Unlike commercial contracts, the vast majority of government opportunities do not require the traveler to hold a license in the state where the facility is located. As long as you have an unrestricted license in a state or territory, or commonwealth of the U.S., you are eligible to provide services at most government locations. Government contracts are the way to go if you love to travel. Where do you want to go…..Maine? Florida? Washington? Great. No problem. You name it, there are government contracts there.
