When to Stop Travel Nursing

At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), we understand the dedication and commitment it takes to be a travel nurse. You’ve been there for our patients in the toughest of times, and now we invite you to become a full-time colleague at LVHN, shaping a life and career you’ll love. LVHN is recognized among the nation’s premier health networks, and we have compelling reasons for you to consider becoming a part of our team.

As an LVHN RN, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits and advantages that sets us apart. You care for the community and LVHN cares for you! Our colleagues receive our Total Rewards benefits package, including:

• New! Higher hourly rate at LVHN
• Annual merit increases
• Crisis bonus
• Sign-on bonus up to $30,000
• Certification bonus
• PRIME (clinical ladder) bonuses for qualifying RNs
• Annual bonus for achievement of health network goals
• Low-cost health insurance
• Paid time off (112 hours to start as a 12-hour employee)
• Sick time (96 hours per year)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid leave if medical or family concerns arise
• 403(b) contribution up to $3,494 in the first year
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
• Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through your employer
• Student loan guidance through Navigate
• Ability to specialize and stay in your specialty
• Paid conference time for professional development
• Leadership and advancement opportunities
• Free parking
• Free gym membership
• A variety of reward and recognition perks
• Long-lasting bonds with your colleagues and patients

Becoming a full-time colleague with LVHN offers a striking departure from the life of a travel nurse. As an LVHN RN, you’ll relish the ability to establish roots in one place, no longer facing the need to uproot every few months. This newfound stability means you can secure permanent housing, ensuring a predictable and consistent daily commute – and you’ll still get compensated well. Your life will be enriched by the beauty of a regular routine, uninterrupted meals with loved ones and the simple joy of sleeping in your own bed. In stark contrast, for travel RNs the constant need to relocate poses challenges in finding housing and maintaining a consistent schedule. Choosing to become an LVHN full-time colleague is an invitation to a more settled and satisfying lifestyle.

1. Award-Winning Workplace: We are certified as a Great Place To Work™. This is the fourth consecutive year LVHN received certification, which is a significant achievement.

2. Magnet® Recognition: Our hospitals in the Lehigh Valley have achieved Magnet recognition five consecutive times since 2002, highlighting our excellence in nursing care.

3. Accreditation with Distinction: Our nurse residency program is the first in Pennsylvania to receive “Accreditation with Distinction” from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

4. Competitive Benefits: We offer a generous benefits package, including highly competitive compensation, medical benefits and ample paid time off.

5. Educational Support: Enjoy student loan assistance and highly competitive tuition reimbursement, ensuring your career growth.

6. Holistic Well-Being: We provide comprehensive support for physical, mental, emotional, social and financial well-being.

7. Professional Growth: LVHN offers numerous opportunities for professional development, including internal mobility.

Our region offers an exceptional quality of life, both personally and professionally. Here are some of the reasons to consider living in eastern Pennsylvania:

1. Ideal Location: We are conveniently located just 90 minutes west of Manhattan and 60 minutes north of Philadelphia.

2. Accessibility: The region is easily accessible by major highways and an international airport, making travel and visits with loved ones a breeze.

3. Diverse Activities: Northeast Pennsylvania, home to several LVHN hospitals, offers ample opportunities to enjoy nature, sports, arts, music, culture and myriad other activities.

4. Quality Living: The area boasts world-class health care, outstanding higher education institutions, affordable housing options and an abundance of dining and entertainment choices.

5. Natural Beauty: The region is renowned for its beautiful parks and trails, miles of green space and open land. In fact, our largest urban area, Allentown, has more parkland per capita than any city its size in the United States.

At LVHN, we’re committed to providing a fulfilling and rewarding nursing career. Whether you’re a seasoned travel nurse or just starting your journey, LVHN offers a world of opportunities, generous benefits and a vibrant community for you to thrive in. Discover your potential, find stability and create the life and career you love with us. Join our team today and embark on a remarkable journey in nursing. Your future starts here.