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Getting started at Nomad
Nomad Health is a job marketplace for travel nurses and travel allied health professionals. We believe that every act of care is an opportunity for progress, so we’ve built a platform to help you reach your personal, professional, and financial goals faster. Our dynamic digital application process streamlines the search and hiring processes, and our support team members, called Nomad Navigators, provide live clinical support throughout each of your assignments.
Why Nomad
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Insurance benefits
Nomad Health offers their travelers a competitive benefits package.
Pay day information
See when you can expect to get paid and learn how to set up your secure payment account.
Mobile app
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401(k) program
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Knowledge Base
Browse Nomad Health’s essential resources for healthcare travelers including travel guides, licenses, and information about facilities.
How-To Guides
Browse our collection of how-to guides on topics like applying to travel jobs or negotiating pay.
How-to guides for healthcare travelers
Licensure and Certification
Discover licenses and certifications that can help accelerate your career and earning potential.
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COVID-19
Learn the latest information and updates on COVID-19 that may impact healthcare travelers.
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Salary Data
Find the latest salary information for traveling healthcare jobs.
Facilities
See what you need to know about facilities before taking a travel job.
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How it works
A dynamic digital process
with a human touch
Build a profile
Start your Nomad journey by joining and building a profile. The more complete your profile is, the quicker you can apply for jobs.
Search and apply
Discover exciting jobs that match your financial, personal, and professional goals, and then apply for the ones you want in as little as one click.
Accept an offer
When you receive an offer, an experienced Nomad Navigator will walk you through credentialing and any next steps.
Start seeing patients
Make your move and get started. We’ll be there to support you throughout your entire clinical experience.