Thrive in '25: Are Travel Nursing and Allied Jobs Still Worth It?

It’s an exciting time to be a traveler! The number of healthcare travel jobs surged during the pandemic, and so did the pay. But what's the situation now, several years later? Are travel nursing and healthcare jobs still worth it? Here’s what you should know about whether traveling is your best way to Thrive in '25.

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Traveling in 2025: Exploring the Trends

Unlocking your true potential takes careful planning. And that means understanding the trends that could affect your future, and being able to answer questions like: Is travel nursing still worth it compared to five years ago? Will it still be a good option in five more? What about traveling as a therapist or tech?

First, the facts: It's true that facilities aren't hiring as many travelers as they did in 2021. But that's to be expected as the industry transitions out of the pandemic era. In reality, travelers are hired much more often than in 2019, and in many facilities that didn't staff them before. And with travel pay still outpacing staff jobs, the possibilities for new career journeys are endless!

6 Signs Traveling Is Worth It in Nursing and Healthcare 

So, that leaves us with the question: Is traveling still worth it in 2025? The short answer is yes! Travel healthcare jobs still offer a huge list of unique benefits.

When you think about what matters most—like chasing new opportunities or ticking off that travel bucket list—hitting the road could be the best career move yet! For example, travel jobs can ignite:

1. New Opportunities for Adventure

Have you always had an adventurous spirit but lacked the time or means to really get out there and explore? Whether you’re addicted to the Great Outdoors or ticking dream destinations off your bucket list, travel jobs literally pay you to ignite your sense of adventure. And that makes traveling more than worth it for nurses and clinicians, but the best way to truly thrive in your healthcare career.

• Pro Tip: Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and especially Florida are America's most in-demand states for healthcare travelers right now, and you'll find plenty of opportunities in these and other hotspots at the HealthTrust jobsite. 

2. A Steady Source of Job Opportunities

What if you could experience the adventure of almost-unlimited travel without missing out on career opportunities? Travel is still growing compared to pre-pandemic rates with the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals and America's aging population. And that demand means you’ll always have fresh places to thrive and tons of travel jobs to explore!

• Pro Tip: Because of its older population, Florida always has high demand for travelers. And with its sunny weather and miles of beaches, it's also one of America's top travel destinations!
  
  

3. Extra Income for Housing & Meals

Did you know that travel jobs literally pay you to have cool experiences? And we're not just talking about your salary. You'll also get a stipend to use toward housing and meals. And depending on where you go, that's usually enough to grab a high-end apartment in a cool neighborhood and hit up the local restaurants, giving you plenty of options to ignite your travel experience.

• Pro Tip: When you travel with HealthTrust, you'll get a weekly stipend that offers the unique chance to explore some of America’s hottest tourist destinations worry-free, like Nashville or Austin!
  
  

4. Healthy Change of Scenery

Got the winter blues? How does spending some time on a sunny Florida beach sound? Or how about the fresh mountain air in Colorado? Or would you prefer the Nashville nightlife, or some classic Texas hospitality and comfort food? Wherever your favorite place to thrive might be, traveling gives you the chance to escape your current routine 13 weeks at a time, while still moving your career forward.

• Pro Tip: Once you're credentialed with us, you can easily browse them all in the exclusive Go HWS app for iOS and Android!

5. Chance to Thrive in Your Full Career Potential

Do you thrive on new challenges? Is learning new skills or working with new tech your favorite way to ignite excitement for your career? Traveling gives you the chance to build your CV in pretty much any type of setting, including high-demand specialties like the ER, ICU, and med/surg units. That type of experience alone makes travel jobs worth it for many nursing and healthcare professionals.

• Pro Tip: Dreaming of a different type of job? Check out our quick guide to switch nursing specialties. (Spoiler alert: It’s easier than you think!)
  
  

6. More Flexibility & Variety in Your Work/Life Balance

What if you could choose which shifts you work? Or take off an entire month or two every year without earning less? Lastly, traveling gives you that kind of control over your schedule. You can easily alternate between days and nights, or between 12-hour and 9-to-5 shifts. You can also take breaks between assignments, with the higher income you make as a traveler helping fund that time off.

• Pro Tip: You can ignite the potential for even more career flexibility by adding per diem assignments into your job rotation!

Your Next Adventure Is Just a Click Away!

So, is travel nursing still worth it? How about allied travel? The short answer is that, yes, traveling offers everything it did before the pandemic, and then some! And if you're looking to truly Thrive in '25 with a new travel opportunity, you've come to the right place: Apply now to get started on your new career path today.

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