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Travel Nursing Resources & Tools

Six free tools to help you find better assignments, understand your pay, and advance your travel healthcare career — all powered by AI.

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Travel Nurse Pay Calculator

Know your real take-home pay before you speak to a recruiter. See taxable wages, tax-free housing stipend, M&I stipend, and estimated taxes — fully transparent, no hidden fees.

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✨On Every Job Card
Vibe Score

Every job card shows a Vibe Score — an AI-generated rating of the assignment based on pay, location desirability, shift type, and facility quality. Find assignments that match your lifestyle, not just your specialty.

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Job Comparison

Compare multiple travel assignments side by side — pay packages, locations, shifts, and facility details. Select any jobs in search results and compare them instantly.

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Job Alerts

Set up alerts for your specialty, preferred states, and minimum pay. Get notified the moment a matching assignment is posted — before it fills up.

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🎯AI Powered
CareerIQ Advisor

Upload your resume and get AI-powered career intelligence. See what skills, certifications, or specialties could increase your pay rate, open new markets, or accelerate your travel healthcare career.

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Clinician Dashboard

Track your applications, saved jobs, assignment history, and pay trends in one place. Your personal command center for managing your travel healthcare career.

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Add CatSol's free travel nurse pay calculator to your website, blog, or nursing school resource page. Free to use — no signup required.

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Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) States

37 states currently participate in the eNLC, allowing nurses to practice across state lines with one license.

✓ Alabama✓ Arizona✓ Arkansas✓ Colorado✓ Delaware✓ Florida✓ Georgia✓ Idaho✓ Indiana✓ Iowa✓ Kansas✓ Kentucky✓ Louisiana✓ Maine✓ Maryland✓ Mississippi✓ Missouri✓ Montana✓ Nebraska✓ New Hampshire✓ New Jersey✓ New Mexico✓ North Carolina✓ North Dakota✓ Ohio✓ Oklahoma✓ Pennsylvania✓ South Carolina✓ South Dakota✓ Tennessee✓ Texas✓ Utah✓ Vermont✓ Virginia✓ West Virginia✓ Wisconsin✓ Wyoming

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Travel Nursing Guides

Getting Started

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Travel Nursing Career→Travel RN Jobs: What to Expect on Your First Assignment→Comprehensive Benefits of Travel Nursing→

By Profession

Travel CNA Jobs: Complete Guide→Travel RN Jobs: Complete Guide→Travel LPN Jobs: Complete Guide→

Licensing

Navigating the Licensing and Credentialing Process→In-Demand Healthcare Specialties→Guide for Foreign Nurses Working in the United States→

Career

How to Optimize Your Resume for Healthcare Jobs→How to Prepare for Healthcare Job Interviews→New Graduate Guide: Entering the Healthcare Workforce→

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a compact nursing license?
A compact nursing license (eNLC) allows registered nurses and LPNs to practice in multiple states under one license. As of 2025, 37 states participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact, making it easier for travel nurses to take assignments across state lines without applying for a new license in each state.
How much do travel nurses make per week?
Travel nurse pay varies by specialty, location, and shift. RNs typically earn $1,800–$3,800/week including tax-free housing and meal stipends. ICU and OR nurses in high-demand states like California can earn $3,000–$4,500/week. Use our free pay calculator to estimate your take-home pay.
How long are travel nursing contracts?
Most travel nursing contracts are 13 weeks (about 3 months). Some facilities offer 8-week or 26-week contracts. CatSol offers a 90-day placement guarantee on all contracts.
What does a travel nursing pay package include?
A travel nursing pay package typically includes a taxable hourly base rate, tax-free housing stipend, tax-free meals and incidentals stipend, and sometimes travel reimbursement. CatSol provides fully transparent pay packages so you see exactly what you're earning before you accept.
What is the Vibe Score on job listings?
CatSol's Vibe Score is an AI-generated rating on every job card that evaluates the overall quality of an assignment — factoring in pay relative to market rate, location desirability, shift type, and facility reputation. It helps you quickly identify the best assignments without reading every detail.
What specialties does CatSol staff?
CatSol staffs RNs across all specialties (ICU, ER, OR, Med-Surg, L&D, etc.), LPNs, CNAs, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and allied health professionals. We also specialize in correctional healthcare placements with CDCR and TDCJ facilities.

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