Your Skills.
Your Rate.
Your Impact.
Skip the agencies that take half your pay. Connect directly with rural hospitals that need you — set your own rate, choose your schedule, and make a real difference in communities that have no one else.
Avg. saved vs. agency
$25K+/year
Why Professionals Choose Labette Health
Agencies profit from your labor. We put you in the driver's seat.
Keep 100% of Your Rate
No agency middlemen skimming 30–50% of your earnings. You set your rate, hospitals see it directly, and every dollar goes to you.
Total Schedule Control
Work when you want, where you want. Pick up shifts that fit your life — whether that's full-time travel or occasional weekends.
Make a Real Impact
Rural communities are desperate for help. You won't be another number at a big-city hospital — you'll be the person who kept their ER open.
Streamlined Credentialing
Upload your credentials once. We verify everything — licenses, certifications, background checks — so hospitals trust you before you arrive.
Fast Matching
No weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters. Hospitals browse your profile directly and book shifts in hours, not weeks.
Build Your Reputation
Every assignment builds your profile with ratings and reviews. Top-rated professionals get more bookings and can command higher rates.
In-Demand Specialties Right Now
Rural hospitals are actively searching for these professionals. If this is you, hospitals are waiting.
Emergency Medicine
Critical demandFamily Medicine
Very high demandCritical Care / ICU
Critical demandNurse Practitioners
High demandCRNAs
Critical demandMed-Surg Nursing
High demandOB/GYN
Very high demandInternal Medicine
High demandWe Handle the Logistics So You Can Focus on Patients
The biggest barrier to rural assignments isn't the work — it's finding a place to stay and navigating licensing. We solve both so you can say yes with confidence.
Hospital-Provided Housing
Many partner hospitals maintain furnished apartments or houses specifically for traveling staff. These are often free or heavily subsidized as part of your assignment.
Local Housing Partnerships
We work with local property managers and landlords who offer furnished, month-to-month rentals near partner hospitals. Rates are typically 40–60% below Airbnb.
Relocation Support
Each hospital listing includes nearby housing options, driving distances, and local amenities. Know exactly what to expect before you commit to an assignment.
Licensing Guidance
We help you navigate state licensing requirements. 41 states participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact — we'll tell you if your license already covers the assignment state.
72% of our partner hospitals offer free or subsidized housing for traveling staff
How It Works for You
From sign-up to your first assignment — no recruiters, no phone tag, no nonsense.
Create Your Profile
Add your specialty, experience, credentials, and preferred pay rate. Upload your licenses once — we handle verification.
Set Your Availability
Mark the days, weeks, or months you're open to work. Update anytime as your schedule changes.
Get Discovered
Rural hospitals browse the pool and find you. No applying to hundreds of jobs — they come to you.
Accept & Arrive
Review the assignment details, housing info, and facility. Accept the shift and show up ready to make a difference.
“I left my agency after 6 years and joined Labette Health. My take-home pay went up $1,200/week for the same hours. The housing was arranged before I even arrived. I wish I'd made the switch years ago.”
Sarah M., RN
Travel Nurse, 8 years experience
Rural Communities Need You.
And They'll Pay You What You're Worth.
Join the network of healthcare professionals who earn more, work on their terms, and go home knowing they made a real difference.
Free to join · No commitment · Start earning on your first assignment