If you’re considering making a change to travel nursing, or if you’re just now beginning your journey toward becoming a nurse, one of the most important things to remember is that you’ll need a travel nursing partner you can rely on. Prolink provides the support you need as well as benefits that can impact your bottom line. We take the time to find our nurses the right assignments for them—whether that means the right pay, benefits, location, or a combination of all three.
Whether you’re looking to become a travel nurse or you’re a seasoned pro, here are ten ways that Prolink puts care in motion on your career journey.
1. Comprehensive health insurance
Nurses provide care to others, but they often don’t have the comprehensive insurance they need to address their own health. Moving from state to state as a travel nurse can put a strain on your immune system—not to mention that flu and other germs that lead to respiratory illnesses thrive in enclosed spaces like airplanes and buses.
If you’re thinking about becoming a travel nurse, it’s important to have coverage that you can depend on, no matter where in the country you are. That is one of the many benefits we can offer at Prolink.
We offer health coverage from the day that you begin working with us. You get vision and dental coverage, too, so you never have to hesitate to get help over a painful tooth or worsening vision.
2. Disability and life insurance
If you’re in an accident and suffer disabling injuries, whether they’re short or long-term ones, you need to know you won’t be left without any support. Our team at Prolink provides disability benefits.
Not all travel nursing agencies provide life insurance, but we believe it can bring you the peace of mind you need to pursue your career in the way you want to. Although travel nursing is as safe as commuting to a traditional staff position every day, not having life insurance and having dependents can mean that you may hesitate to take certain assignments.
You might not even want to attempt to become a travel nurse in the first place because you may worry about even the smallest of travel risks. We can give you security with our life insurance policies.
3. Retirement planning
You may be just starting out in your career, but you’re likely already concerned about paying into your retirement. That’s a good thing! The earlier you start, the better, according to experts. When you work in a traditional nursing position, it can be easy to know how much you’re saving toward retirement, but what if you begin working as a travel nurse?
Often, people assume that travel nursing can mean significant complications for retirement planning, but that’s not the case when you work with Prolink. We offer 401(k) plans from the very first day you work with us. The salary deferrals you make are subtracted from your taxable income and contributed to your account. Not only is this type of plan easy to implement because of simple payroll deductions, but it allows you to contribute consistently toward your retirement.
Additionally, you get compound interest, so the sooner you begin investing in the plan, the more you can accrue over time. That is one of the reasons why we offer 401(k) plans from day one.
4. Dedicated recruiters
Not every assignment will be perfect for everyone, but how will you know which ones are better suited for your goals? At Prolink, we have dedicated recruiters who get to know you so that they can help you choose the jobs that offer what you’re looking for.
At Prolink, relationships are everything. And there’s no relationship more important to us than the ones between nurses and their recruiters. We believe that understanding your goals for your career—and your life—will allow us to help you reach them, one assignment at a time.
Our team of recruiters will do the work for you by speaking with employers and seeing whether the fit is right. For example, if your recruiter knows you like to take hikes on your days off, they can help you find an assignment close to a national park. Your Prolink recruiter gets to know you, so they can anticipate your needs and goals.
5. Focus on long-term goals
Knowing that you have a team behind you allows you to make strategic decisions about your long-term goals. You can communicate with your recruiter about changes that you may want to make on your career path, and they can help you achieve them.
When you work with us at Prolink, our goal is not just to get you working at any job you’re qualified for. We strive to help you find the assignments that match your preferences and can move you along the path to your long-term goals.
6. Fast onboarding
Onboarding at a new job can take time and be frustrating. At Prolink, our Clinical and Compliance teams ensure that everything is in order so that you can get started working sooner.
It’s a plus for you and for your employer, so it boosts your chances of getting hired if they know that the onboarding will be a smooth process. Sometimes, a detail like that can be the difference between an employer choosing you and them choosing an equally qualified candidate.
7. A wealth of opportunities
We have made a name for ourselves in the travel nursing industry, which has allowed us to connect with some of the most exciting opportunities. We work with employers of all types and sizes, from small community clinics to bustling city hospitals. Whether you’d like to help as an ER nurse in an overburdened facility or prefer private practices, we can help.
You can find positions with us throughout the country. If you’ve been considering living in a particular city but aren’t sure if it’s the best fit, taking a temporary assignment in that city can give you a good idea of whether you should make the move permanent or not. You’ll be living and working there, so you get a real taste of the location’s amenities and culture.
8. Continuing education and tuition discounts
To maintain your credentials, you will need to get continuing education credits. We can assist you in finding the right classes to take and even provide some tuition reimbursement. If you’d also like to get further credentialing, we can help you with the process.
Thanks to our partnership with Capella University, you can even get discounted tuition on select programs that can help you further your career. Tuition is typically discounted 10%, but if you enroll and start by September 2025, you’ll receive a special 30% savings through Prolink.
Start your travel nursing adventure with us
Making a change in your life is never easy. If you’re a nurse and have been thinking about trying something different, why not give travel nursing a go? It can provide the excitement you may be looking for, as well as the flexibility you may need to better manage your work-life balance.
At Prolink, we make the process of starting as a travel nurse simple. We will get a sense of what your goals are and help you find the exact assignment you’re looking for. Ready to get started? Click below to get connected with your Prolink recruiter.
