Changes in Healthcare Travel Pay

The past few years have brought major changes in the world of healthcare travel. Healthcare has been identified as a job engine during recent recessions in the US, some even characterizing it as 'recession-resistant.' With the nursing shortage, pandemic, and economy, there has been an influx in travel healthcare professionals. The dramatic increase in demand has also come with wage increases for healthcare professionals across the board.

Within a year every state in the US experienced changes in healthcare wages and many states have seen at least 10% growth in wage.(BMC) With Alaska, Georgia and New Mexico being the leaders in highest healthcare pay growth. Since winter spikes the spread of most viruses, the industry has seen a recent trend where wage increases mirror virus outbreaks in a state. In other words the more infectious patients are the more money you could make as a healthcare traveler.

The healthcare industry goes through constant change, especially as the nation experiences infectious waves from illnesses like coronavirus and influenza. As healthcare travelers become more and more in demand throughout the year we can expect to see fluctuations in pay that reflect the demand. It's important to keep up with current wage trends so you're able to make the most out of your assignment. Regardless of where you live or where you travel to, you are bound to feel the changes in healthcare pay eventually, so when that happens it's important for you to be as prepared as possible.