Start your journey by exploring thousands of travel nurse opportunities directly on AMN Healthcare's Job Search. You can filter jobs by specialty, location, shift type, and contract length to find assignments that fit your skills and preferences. Once you find a position you love, simply apply online and an AMN recruiter will reach out to guide you through next steps.

For an even faster, more personalized experience, download the AMN Passport app. Build your profile by adding your licensure, certifications, and work history, then set your preferred locations and specialties. The app keeps your documents organized, lets you track applications in real time, and connects you with travel assignments that match your experience and lifestyle—all with the support of AMN’s expert recruiting team.

TIP: Make sure all your credentials (license, certifications, work history) are up to date — this helps you get matched quickly.

1. Meet the Basic Requirements:

Active RN license (Compact license accepted for multi-state practice).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in your specialty (e.g., Telemetry, ICU, ER, Med-Surg).
Certifications: BLS is required; ACLS and PALS may be needed depending on the specialty.
References: Typically 2 professional references from your work history.
Other documents: SSN, DOB, and license copies are often required.

2. Choose Your Specialty & Location

Locations include Arizona, Virginia, Georgia, California, New York and more across the U.S..

3. Search & Apply Online:

Visit AMN Healthcare’s travel nursing job search. Use filters to find jobs by specialty, location, pay rate, and start date. 
Click “Apply Now” on listings that match your preferences.

4. Create a Profile in the AMN Passport App
For an even faster, more personalized experience, download the AMN Passport app. Build your profile by adding your licensure, certifications, and work history, then set your preferred locations and specialties. The app keeps your documents organized, lets you track applications in real time, and connects you with travel assignments that match your experience and lifestyle—all with the support of AMN’s expert recruiting team.

5. Connect with a Recruiter:

After applying, a recruiter will reach out to guide you through the onboarding process.

6. Prepare for Assignment Logistics.

AMN offers:

Competitive pay (up to $4,000+/week for some specialties).
Free private housing or housing stipend.
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and continuing education.
Referral bonuses and travel reimbursements.

With us at AMN Healthcare, the highest-paying travel nurse jobs vary based on location, specialty demand, contract duration, and local cost of living. Here are a few examples of where travel nurses can earn top pay:

 - California: Travel nurse assignments can average around $3,792 per week in some cases.

 - Connecticut: Opportunities can reach up to $2,673 per week.

 - Texas: Certain markets offer pay up to $2,734 per week.

 - Florida (Miami area): Some specialties see rates up to $2,518 per week.

What drives higher pay:

 - High-demand specialties like ICU, OR, Cath Lab, and NICU

 - Locations experiencing nurse shortages or a higher cost of living

 - Short-notice or urgent-start assignments

 - Premium or bonus incentives for hard-to-fill roles

If you’re looking for the most competitive rates, talk with your AMN recruiter about today’s “hot” markets and which specialties offer the best pay and perks. We’re here to help you find assignments that reward your expertise—professionally and financially.

A travel nurse job is a short-term nursing assignment, in which an RN takes a contract (often 8 to 13 weeks, sometimes longer) at a healthcare facility in a different location from their home base. 

With AMN, you’ll work in top facilities across the United States in specialties such as ICU, ER, OR, Med-Surg, NICU, L&D, etc. 
The benefits include:

 - Competitive weekly/contract pay and possible incentives. 

 - Flexible assignments — you can choose where you go, how long you stay, and often take time off between contracts.

 - Professional growth: working in different environments, meeting new teams, and gaining diverse experience.

AMN also supports travel nurses with housing (often provided or subsidized) and travel reimbursements to make the relocation easier. 

In short: with a travel nurse job you’re still a valued RN, but with mobility and flexibility built in.