UNITI MED FAQs

Most facilities require at least 1-2 years of experience in your specialty before accepting a traveler. Some professions like CNA only need 6 months or more of experience.  Your best bet is to start talking to a recruiter and they can advise when the best time is to start traveling based on your expereince.

Typically, our assignments span 13 weeks in duration. While shorter 8-week assignments are occasionally available, the majority of our contracts follow the 13-week timeline.

The cool part is that is up to you! Travelers can choose to extend their assignment when offered, start a new contract immediately, or even take time off between assignments.

We staff nursing, therapy, cardio, lab, radiology, long term care, home health and advanced practice positions.

To initiate the process, the first step is to consult with a Uniti Med recruiter. They possess comprehensive knowledge of the travel healthcare industry and can provide invaluable insights to assist you in determining whether it is suitable for you. They can also offer guidance and support to help you identify your objectives and decide how to proceed with your career as a travel healthcare professional.

If you are open to any sifts, open to overtime, and are flexible to float you have a very high chance of securing a contract quickly. If you have stricter requirements, you will still be able to sign a contract, but it may take a little longer. 

Compensation is based on several considerations, including the facility, position, and geographic location. To inquire about the pay scale and your desired position, please contact one of our recruiters at 402-364-0901.

At Uniti Med, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses a 401K plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, EAP program, CEU reimbursement, referral bonuses, round-trip mileage reimbursement, and more. Visit our Traveling with Benefits page to learn more about the perks we offer.

Uniti Med provides housing stipends that are paid once you start working. Your first paycheck is your second week on contract. It is a combined rate of taxed hourly pay plus non-taxed housing and meal stipends each week.

Many travelers secure their own housing using their stipend. Uniti Med offers resources and discounts for housing, hotel stays and renting a car that may be helpful for your assignment.

Absolutely! Travelers can choose assignments based on location, facility type, pay package, shift preferences, and career goals. Using a dedicated recruiter is helpful in learning what YOU want out of traveling and can advise based on your personal requirements.

Certainly, traveling with your family is indeed possible. However, it requires careful planning and coordination with your recruiter to ensure that you have the appropriate accommodations. Despite the challenges, many travelers successfully bring their loved ones with them to enjoy the adventure together.

At Uniti Med, we prioritize fostering a strong rapport between you and your dedicated recruiter. We understand the significance of building this connection so that you can collaborate directly with them in searching for your next assignment, regardless of your preferred destination. By doing so, your recruiter can gain deeper insight into your motivations for traveling and your objectives, enabling them to pursue opportunities that align with your aspirations. This approach guarantees that your recruiter always has your best interests in mind and can identify assignments that precisely match your requirements.

Uniti Med collaborates with an assortment of healthcare facilities located throughout the United States. Our current partners include hospitals, surgery centers, long-term care facilities, home health, laboratories, imaging centers, therapy clinics, and rural hospitals.

Certainly, you can bring your beloved pets with you on your travels. It is essential to inform your recruiter of this requirement and that you secure pet-friendly lodging for your stay. Some housing may only let you bring a pet of a certain size.

Deciding to pack your bags and take your career on the road can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make both professionally and personally. But this career move can bring big changes. Below are some questions we get on a regular basis.

A tax home is the general vicinity or city where your primary workplace is located, regardless of where you actually live. To qualify for stipends, you must be 50 miles or more from your tax-home address to the facility.

Compensation packages for travel healthcare professionals often include taxable hourly wages, housing stipends, means and incidentals stipends, overtime opportunities. Each assignment is unique so make sure you ask your recruiter about the compensation package for each assignment. 

Travel healthcare compensation often includes tax-free stipends for eligible travelers. Common stipend categories include housing and meals and incidentals. To qualify for tax-free stipends, healthcare professionals generally must maintain a qualifying tax home and meet applicable IRS requirements. Because tax situations vary, travelers should consult a qualified tax professional for guidance specific to your circumstances.

A great recruiter combines industry knowledge, communication skills, and genuine investment in a traveler’s success. Key qualities include responsiveness, transparency, specialty expertise, strong communication, problem-solving ability, and honesty about assignments. The best recruiters don’t just help you find your next assignment, and they help you build a successful travel healthcare career over time.

Travel nurses must hold a valid nursing license in the state where they work. Nurses who live in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state may be able to practice in other compact states using one multistate license. Read more information on licensure here.

Our recruiters are here to support you every step of the way including making sure you understand state-specific licensing requirements for your assignments. They can connect you with resources before your first day to ensure you are ready before your assignment begins.

Uniti Med will reimburse fees for licenses that are need for assignments under contract. Talk to your recruiter for more details. 

Processing times vary by state and can range from a few days to several weeks or months depending on the state’s nursing board and application volume. To learn more about state licensing read here.

A majority of facilities require a BLS so keeping that current is key to getting onboarded quickly.

Your recruiter is your career champion. Look for someone who understands your specialty, responds quickly, explains pay packages clearly and takes time to learn your goals. A strong recruiter helps you make informed decisions rather than pressuring you into accepting the first available contract. You can also get recruiter referrals through other travelers that you know.

A common mistake for first time travelers is taking a first-time assignment based solely on pay. A high-paying contract may seem attractive, but factors like facility reputation, scheduling expectations, housing costs, and recruiter support often have a greater impact on your overall experience. The best assignment is often one that balances compensation, support, and quality of life.

Yes, an experienced recruiter can often help maximize your compensation package and identify opportunities that align with your priorities. Recruiters may assist with pay package negotiations, shift preferences, start dates, extension opportunities and facility specific insights. While the recruiter doesn’t create the budget, they can advocate on your behalf and help ensure you’re considering the full value of an offer, not just the hourly rate.

Before signing a contract, ask:

• What is the full pay package breakdown?
• What are the cancellation policies?
• What is the bed count?
• What charting system does the facility use?
• Have other travelers worked there recently?
• Is there floating requirement?
• What housing options are available?
• What support is available is issues arise?

The more information you gather before accepting, the fewer surprises you’ll encounter later.

Contract cancellations can happen due to changes in patient volume, budget adjustments, staffing changes, or facility needs. If a contract is canceled your recruiter will notify you immediately. If you want to immediately move to the next assignment, they can quickly pull together a list of possibilities. This is where an experienced recruiter can be particularly valuable, as they can help you navigate the transition and secure your next opportunity quickly.