Travel Nurse in Canada by Roaming RN
RoamingRN Radio is a podcast for travel nurses in Canada or those considering that career path. It covers the pros and cons of travel nursing, financial strategies to increase income and reduce taxes, and ways to invest profits tax-free. Episodes feature experienced travel nurses sharing insights to help listeners make informed career decisions.
Episodes
The Day I Realized Nursing Will Take Everything You Don’t Protect
The System Doesn’t Bend for Your Family (And What to Do About It as a Nurse)
If you’re an employed staff nurse and you’ve ever felt torn in half—family on one side, work on the other—this is for you.
Because there’s a truth that hurts… but it can also set you free:
The system doesn’t bend for your family.
Not because everyone in healthcare is bad.Not because managers are heartless.A lo
Overtime Isn’t Loyalty—It’s a Trade (And You’re Paying With Time)
Stop Renting Your Life to Overtime: A Nurse-to-Nurse Wake-Up Call
If you’re an employed staff nurse and overtime feels like the only way to get ahead, you’re not alone. Overtime promises relief, but it often becomes a lifestyle—and the real cost is your time, your presence, and your family.
Why Overtime Feels Responsible (But Isn’t)
Overtime doesn’t just take your energy. It takes weekend
Travel Nursing in Canada: What No One Tells You (Expectations vs. Reality)
The Truth About Travel Nursing in Canada: Expectations vs. Reality
Thinking about travel nursing? You’ve probably heard the highlight reel: more money, more freedom, pick your schedule, see the country. It sounds perfect—until you’re actually in it.
Here’s the real breakdown: expectations vs. reality, with no facility names and no sugarcoating.
Why Nurses Really Choose Travel Nursing
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Top 20 Myths About Structure for Travel Nurses (And What’s Actually True)
Top 20 Myths About “Structure” for Travel Nurses (And What’s Actually True)
If you’re an employed staff nurse thinking about travel nursing, you’ve probably heard a lot of rumors about “structure.” Sometimes, it’s just one scary sentence in a comment section—and suddenly you’re wide awake at 2am, worried you’re about to make a huge mistake.
Let’s clear it up. Here are the top 20 myths about
Agencies 101 for Nursing Practice: How to Choose, Negotiate, and Avoid Getting Lowballed
Agencies 101 for Nursing Practice: How to Choose, Negotiate, and Avoid Getting Lowballed
If you’ve ever finished a chat with a recruiter and thought, “Did I just get lowballed?”—you’re not alone. For nurses moving from an employed staff nurse role to building their own nursing practice, agencies are more than just a contract source. They’re a relationship, and your approach to agencies can make
Staff Nurse → Nursing Practice: The Identity Shift That Changes Your Pay, Freedom, and Options
The Difference Isn’t Skill—It’s Identity
If you’re an employed staff nurse right now and you’ve been watching travel nurses make more money, get more flexibility, and somehow still have a life… it can mess with your head.
You start wondering:
“Am I missing something?”
“Do I need more experience?”
“Is it just luck?”
Nurse-to-nurse, here’s what I’ve seen over and over:
The big
Staff Nurse vs Travel Nurse vs Nursing Practice: The First Contract Roadmap (Cashflow Quadrant)
Introduction: If You’re Burned Out, It Might Not Be “Nursing”… It Might Be Structure
If you’re an employed staff nurse right now, you’ve probably felt it:
More patients. More charting. More responsibility.
And somehow… the pay stays almost the same.
Nurse-to-nurse, I want to say this clearly: burnout isn’t always a “you problem.” A lot of the time, it’s a payment structure problem.
The Secret to Success: Focusing on Yourself and Taking Action
Overcoming Overwhelming Struggles: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Picture this: you’re standing on the edge of a boat, your heart pounding with anticipation. You’ve made the decision to pursue your dreams, whether it’s becoming a freelancer, opening your own small business, or becoming a coach or trainer. The possibilities are endless, but the path ahead seems overwhelming and un
