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Before You Sign That Contract… Read This First

Feb 14, 2026

 

Hey traveler…

Let me guess. You saw a big weekly number and your brain went, 

“Ooooh 👀”


Totally fair. We’ve all been there.

But here’s the thing that inspired this month’s blog — and honestly, it’s something I wish someone had sat me down and explained early on:

A $3,500/week contract can look amazing…
…and still leave you with less actual money than a $2,100/week contract that’s structured better.

 

Yep. Same hours. Same stress. Very different outcomes.

That realization is what sparked our February blog, where we break down how pay packages really work — taxable vs tax-free, stipends, guaranteed hours, housing costs, and the sneaky stuff that doesn’t show up in the headline number.

If you haven’t read it yet, start here:
👉 Why Some $2,100/Week Travel Nurse Contracts Beat $3,500 Ones

Now here’s where I want to help you take this from “interesting” to “ohhh, I get it now.”

Most nurses don’t lose money because they’re bad with finances.
They lose money because they weren’t taught what to look for before they signed.

So I put together a free resource to go with the blog (Coming Soon)

The Travel Nurse Contract Starter Kit
What to review.
What to ask.
What you can negotiate — even if you’re newer.

It’s designed to sit next to you while you read a contract so you’re not second-guessing yourself or Googling in a panic.

Read the blog first. Subscibe to the bi-monthly newsletter and get ready! Launching the Contract Kit soon!

Because confidence doesn’t come from higher pay…
It comes from understanding what you’re agreeing to.

Always rooting for you.

 

 

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