"How much do travel nurses make?" It's usually the first question nurses ask before jumping into travel nursing, and honestly, there's no single number that answers it. 💰 Pay depends on a mix of things most nurses don't think to compare all at once, your specialty, the location you choose, how in-demand that assignment is, and what's actually included in the full package beyond the base rate. Two nurses can work the exact same hours and end up with very different take home totals, simply because of where they are and what they're specialized in. Some specialties tend to command stronger pay because they require advanced or hard to find experience. Some locations trend higher because of demand and cost of living, while others offer a more balanced package once you factor in housing and lifestyle. And here's the part a lot of nurses miss: the highest weekly number isn't always the best deal once you look at the full picture. If you've ever wondered how your specialty and preferred lo...