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As a dedicated, hard-working health care professional, you deserve the best pay and benefits available in the industry. That's why we have gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure that you are rewarded with a superior compensation package.

At NurseChoice, we value your hard work, dedication and the great contributions you make to the nursing profession. That's why we believe in providing you with lucrative pay and excellent, industry-leading benefits.

Here is an overview of the benefits you'll enjoy when you travel with NurseChoice:

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Exceptional pay
When you work with NurseChoice, you'll be rewarded with top-tier wages. Depending on your specialty and the assignment location, your hourly pay rate will typically range from $35 to $40 per hour. You will also have the opportunity to earn extra money by working overtime. You will be paid weekly by NurseChoice's payroll department. On an annual basis, this can equate to more than $100,000.

Guaranteed hours
Due to the high demand for nurses at our assignment facilities, you will have the opportunity to boost your income by working 48-60 hours per week.

Referral bonuses
Earn extra cash by telling your friends and co-workers about NurseChoice. Once your friend or colleague completes one 8-week assignment with us, you'll be eligible for $500.

401(k) retirement plan
As soon as you start your first assignment, you'll be eligible to start saving towards your retirement with tax-free dollars. Our plan offers the following:

  • The option to contribute up to the maximum of either 50 percent of your salary or $14,000 annually ($18,000 if you're 50 or older);
  • A generous company matching contribution. After 1,000 hours of continuous employment, NurseChoice will match 50 cents for each dollar you defer, up to 6 percent of your salary.
  • An excellent variety of stock, bond and money market funds.

Travel reimbursement
NurseChoice will reimburse you (typically tax-free) for your travel expenses to and from your assignments, up to $800*, including reimbursement for airfare and rental expenses.

* Requires fulfillment of minimum 8-week assignment length.

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Medical and dental insurance
NurseChoice offers health and dental insurance coverage from the first day you start an assignment with us.

Discount vision program
To help you and your family save on eye exams, prescription lenses, frames, contact lenses and other eye care products, NurseChoice offers a vision eye care benefit at no cost to you, through our partnership with VSP, a national discount vision provider. Access to VSP is contingent upon your medical/dental enrollment.

Free life insurance
You will receive $10,000 of life and $10,000 of accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage at no cost.

Professional liability insurance
Our excellent, comprehensive professional liability insurance—available to all of our health care professionals, completely free of charge—provides you with coverage from the first day on assignment.

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Free, private, quality housing
When you accept an assignment with NurseChoice, you can rest assured that you’ll be provided with free, private, quality housing that’s fully furnished and close to your assignment facility. If you provide your own accommodations, we'll provide you with a generous housing allowance. Talk to your placement consultant for further details.

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24-hour clinical support
Our knowledgeable clinical liaisons—all RNs with many years of experience in a variety of practice settings—are available to help you with any clinical question or concern, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Credentialing assistance
To help get you ready for your assignment as quickly as possible, our quality management staff will help you with every aspect of your credentialing and licensure requirements.

Direct deposit
No matter where your travels take you, NurseChoice can ensure that your paycheck gets deposited directly into your bank account, giving you convenient access to your money.

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Free continuing education
Once you start working with NurseChoice, you can start earning free contact hours through our partner site RN.com, a leading provider of continuing education for nurses, including courses designed specifically for travelers.

Discount benefits
As a NurseChoice traveler, you will enjoy discounted pricing on a wide variety of goods and services, that may range from hotels and computers to health club membership and cellular phone service. Ask your placement consultant for more information on this service.