Travel nursing jobs give experienced nurses access to short-term assignments at hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country. SkyBridge Healthcare connects clinicians with active opportunities in a variety of specialties, helping candidates find assignments that align with their experience, location preferences, and career goals. Whether you’re searching for your next contract or exploring new opportunities, our recruiters help simplify the process and move qualified candidates through submissions quickly.
Browse Travel Nursing Jobs by Specialty
SkyBridge Healthcare recruits for a wide range of nursing disciplines and care settings. If you’re looking for traveling nurse jobs by specialty, use the categories below to explore opportunities that match your background and interests.
Each specialty category helps narrow your search and connect you with relevant assignments. Whether you’re interested in critical care, emergency medicine, surgical services, or maternal health, our recruiters can help identify opportunities that fit your qualifications and preferences.
Current Travel Nursing Openings
6,746 travel nursing jobs currently available
SkyBridge Healthcare maintains thousands of active travel nurse jobs across the country. Assignments are updated frequently and include opportunities in hospitals, specialty clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and other healthcare settings.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Seattle , WA SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Pediatric Intensive Care Unit expe…
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Operating Room Petaluma , CA SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Operating Room experience for a 13-week contract…
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Operating Room Petaluma , CA SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Operating Room experience for a 13-week contract…
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Seattle , WA SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Pediatric Intensive Care Unit expe…
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Emergency Room Issaquah , WA SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Emergency Room experience for a 13-week contract…
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Emergency Room Lubbock , TX SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Emergency Room experience for a 13-week contract …
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Emergency Room Lubbock , TX SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Emergency Room experience for a 13-week contract …
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Emergency Room Lubbock , TX SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Emergency Room experience for a 13-week contract …
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Emergency Room Lubbock , TX SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Emergency Room experience for a 13-week contract …
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Emergency Room Lubbock , TX SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Emergency Room experience for a 13-week contract …
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical-Surgical Columbia , MO SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical-Surgical experience for a 13-week cont…
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical-Surgical Columbia , MO SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical-Surgical experience for a 13-week cont…
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical-Surgical Columbia , MO SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical-Surgical experience for a 13-week cont…
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical-Surgical Columbia , MO SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical-Surgical experience for a 13-week cont…
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Progressive Care Unit Columbia , MO SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Progressive Care Unit experience for a 13…
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical-Surgical Columbia , MO SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical-Surgical experience for a 13-week cont…
Neonatal Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Neonatal Columbia , MO SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Neonatal experience for a 13-week contract in MO. SkyB…
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical-Surgical Columbia , MO SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical-Surgical experience for a 13-week cont…
Urgent Care Licensed Vocational Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Urgent Care Los Angeles , CA SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Licensed Vocational Nurse with Urgent Care experience for a 13-week co…
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Rochester , NY SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical/Surgical/Telemetry experien…
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical Intensive Care Unit Rochester , NY SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical Intensive Care Unit experi…
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Progressive Care Unit Rochester , NY SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Progressive Care Unit experience for a 1…
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical Intensive Care Unit Rochester , NY SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical Intensive Care Unit experi…
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical Intensive Care Unit Rochester , NY SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical Intensive Care Unit experi…
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Columbia , SC SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical/Surgical/Telemetry experienc…
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Intensive Care Unit Huntington , WV SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Intensive Care Unit experience for a 13-w…
Surgical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Surgical Intensive Care Unit Fredericksburg , VA SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Surgical Intensive Care Unit…
Surgical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Surgical Intensive Care Unit Fredericksburg , VA SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Surgical Intensive Care Unit…
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Telemetry Tyler , TX SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Telemetry experience for a 13-week contract in TX. SkyBr…
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Type: Medical-Surgical Wilmington , NC SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Medical-Surgical experience for a 13-week co…
Most opportunities include:
- Contracts that typically range from 8 to 13 weeks
- Assignments available nationwide
- Multiple specialties and facility types
- Recruiter-guided matching based on experience and goals
Job availability changes regularly, so candidates who are ready to move quickly often benefit from submitting a profile early through our Quick Apply process.
What Candidates Look For in Travel Nursing Jobs
When comparing assignments, experienced nurses often evaluate more than just location. The best opportunities balance compensation, contract flexibility, facility quality, and recruiter support.
Compensation and Benefits
Many nurses prioritize competitive pay packages, weekly stipends, and comprehensive travel nurse benefits when evaluating opportunities. Assignment demand, specialty, and location can all influence compensation.
Contract Flexibility
Some clinicians prefer short-term assignments, while others seek extensions or longer placements. Having access to a wide range of contracts allows nurses to choose opportunities that fit their schedules and career plans.
Recruiter Communication
Responsive recruiters help nurses navigate submissions, interviews, compliance requirements, and onboarding. Working with experienced recruiters often makes the search process more efficient than applying blindly to multiple openings.
Facility Quality and Assignment Fit
Experienced travelers often look beyond compensation. Facility reputation, patient ratios, available resources, and onboarding support can significantly impact day-to-day job satisfaction. A recruiter who understands both the facility and the specialty helps ensure a stronger match.
Location Preferences
Some nurses prefer large metropolitan hospitals that offer exposure to advanced technologies and specialized patient populations, while others seek assignments in smaller communities where they can make an immediate impact. A nationwide network provides greater flexibility.
Support for Every Step of the Travel Job Search
SBH is committed to providing a streamlined experience for nurses searching for their next assignment.
Dedicated Recruiters
Our team works closely with candidates to identify opportunities that match specialty experience, preferred locations, and contract goals.
Fast Submission Process
Mobile-friendly application tools make it easy to review opportunities and submit information quickly.
Specialty Knowledge
Recruiters understand the unique requirements associated with different nursing disciplines and can provide guidance throughout the search process.
Interview and Offer Guidance
Our recruiters help candidates prepare for facility interviews, review assignment details, and understand contract expectations before accepting an offer, so nurses can make informed decisions and avoid surprises after arriving at a new facility.
Ongoing Assignment Support
Support doesn't end once an assignment begins. Throughout the contract, recruiters remain available to answer questions, assist with extensions, and help coordinate future opportunities so nurses can focus on patient care rather than administrative tasks.
Whether you’re actively applying or still exploring options, we help simplify the path from job search to assignment start date.
Travel Nursing Opportunities Across High-Demand Specialties
Certain specialties consistently generate strong demand among healthcare employers and travel candidates alike. Nurses who focus their search within these areas often find a broad range of opportunities throughout the year.
Demand for travel nurses can shift throughout the year based on seasonal trends, staffing shortages, and regional healthcare needs. While opportunities exist across many specialties, certain disciplines consistently generate a high volume of assignments due to the specialized skills required and the critical nature of patient care. Nurses with experience in these areas often have access to a broader selection of contracts and locations.
- Explore ICU travel nursing jobs if you have experience caring for critically ill patients in intensive care environments.
- Browse Med-Surg travel nursing jobs for opportunities in one of the most versatile and consistently needed nursing specialties.
- Candidates interested in acute emergency care can review Emergency Room travel nursing jobs available nationwide.
- Telemetry travel nursing jobs remain popular among nurses with experience monitoring cardiac patients and managing complex medical conditions.
- Operating room travel nursing jobs offer opportunities to support surgical teams in hospitals and specialty centers.
- Nurses specializing in maternal care can browse labor and delivery travel nursing jobs in facilities across the country.
Beyond these specialties, SBH also places nurses in oncology, psychiatric, pediatric, PACU, home health, hospice, long-term care, and NICU assignments. From critical care and ER travel nursing jobs to specialty-focused roles, our nationwide opportunities allow clinicians to build careers around their skills, interests, and preferred practice settings.
Why Nurses Search Jobs With SkyBridge Healthcare
Experienced nurses often choose SkyBridge Healthcare because of our active job inventory, responsive communication, and nationwide network of healthcare partners. We help candidates identify opportunities quickly while providing support throughout the hiring process.
Whether you’re seeking high-paying travel nurse jobs, researching travel nurse job requirements, or comparing available assignments, our team is here to help you navigate the process efficiently.
Our recruiters understand that every nurse has different priorities. Some candidates are looking for maximum earning potential, while others prioritize location, facility type, scheduling preferences, or career growth opportunities. By taking the time to understand each clinician’s goals, we can recommend assignments that align with both short-term needs and long-term career plans.
Many nurses also appreciate having a single point of contact throughout the hiring process. From the initial application through onboarding and assignment completion, our team remains available to provide updates, answer questions, and coordinate next steps.
You can continue browsing available travel jobs or connect with a recruiter to discuss opportunities that align with your goals. Our focus is helping qualified nurses move confidently from search to submission and ultimately into rewarding assignments nationwide.