TidalRN — Frequently Asked Questions 

Travel 

I Know Where I'm Traveling 

How do I search for a trip? Use the "I Know Where I'm Traveling" tool for a quick, guided search by voice or text — just enter your dates, budget, room requirements, and destination to get started. 

Where can I see my upcoming and past trips? Tap the airplane icon in the top right corner to view saved trip information, including housing and transportation booked and total cost. Past trips are also available here. 

Will I get a copy of my booking information? Yes — booked information is automatically emailed to your account email address. 

How do I see what trip I'm currently on? The active trip icon in the bottom left corner shows your current travel details. 

Lodging 

How do I search for housing? Set your housing budget by range or stipend amount, and choose specifications like number of bedrooms/bathrooms, furnished options, and pet-friendliness. 

Can I save a housing search to revisit later? Yes, searches are automatically saved so you can come back to them. 

How do I save a listing I like? Click the heart icon on any listing to favorite it and add it to your favorites list. 

How do I book a place I'm interested in? Click "Inquire" to be taken to the company’s website, where you'll complete your booking. You'll be prompted to either save the listing to your bookings or continue directly to the external site. Reservations for lodging aren't made in the TidalRN app, so your confirmation, payment, and any changes or cancellations are handled directly with the rental company.  

Can I connect a housing listing to a specific trip? Yes — click "Link to Trip" to associate a lodging listing with a planned trip. 

Are housing listings safety-rated? Yes, safety ratings are displayed on each lodging listing. 

Transportation 

How do I search for a rental car? Use the quick buttons to search by daily, weekly, or monthly rates, and by vehicle type (sedan, SUV, luxury, etc.). You can also filter by rate range and specific features like Bluetooth, backup camera, or heated seats. 

How do I book a car? Tap "Inquire" to go to the rental company's website, where you'll complete your booking. You'll be prompted to either save the listing to your bookings or continue directly to the external site.  Reservations for transportation aren't made in the TidalRN app, so your confirmation, payment, and any changes or cancellations are handled directly with the rental company. 

Can I save a car listing to look at later? Yes, click the heart icon to favorite any listing. 

Lifestyle 

Can I find local spots near my assignment? Yes — search for nearby pet care, dog parks, cafes, food, gyms, salons, and more using the quick search buttons. 

Can I filter lifestyle results? Yes, filter by rating, price level, and businesses that are open now. 

What information shows up for each listing? Address, map location, reviews, hours, and a safety rating. 

How do I get directions to a place? Click "Get Directions" to open the location directly in Google Maps. 

Social (within Travel) 

Can I connect with other nurses in the city I'm searching? Yes — when searching within a destination, you can create a post in the Social section to share with the specific community in that area. 

Discover By My Interests 

How do I find a destination based on my hobbies? Use "Discover By My Interests" and type or use voice search (e.g., "mountain biking") to find destinations that match your passions. 

How do I find things to do in a specific city? Under "Explore a City," search America's top cities, filter by season, and click a city name to see popular activities organized by category — sports, food & drink, landmarks, and entertainment. 

If I like a city, can I check job and housing options right away? Yes — from the city or activity page, you can click through to explore jobs and housing in that destination. 

How does "Browse Activities" work? Search by popular activity type (water sports, wellness, arts & culture, etc.) to find destinations offering that activity, complete with ratings and a calendar showing the best time of year to visit. 

New to Travel Nursing? 

I'm new to travel nursing — where do I start? The "New to Travel Nursing?" guide covers everything you need to know, including average weekly pay, states to explore, and average contract length. 

Does the app offer advice from experienced travel nurses? Yes, this section includes pro tips from veteran travelers, along with six expandable sections answering commonly asked questions about the field. 

Work 

Direct Jobs 

What does "Your Pipeline" show me? Your Pipeline organizes job opportunities sent directly from hospitals under three tabs: Pending, In Progress, and Not Interested. It also includes sections for Interviews, Offers, and Accepted jobs. 

Where do I see interview requests? Interview requests appear under the Interviews section, sorted into Action Needed, Confirmed, Declined, Cancelled, and Expired. 

Where can I review a formal job offer? Formal offers awaiting your review appear under the Offers section. 

Where can I see jobs I've already accepted? Accepted jobs appear under the Accepted section. 

Job Marketplace 

What's the difference between Manual Search and Profile Match? Manual Search lets you actively search and filter for jobs yourself, while Profile Match uses your saved travel nurse profile to automatically surface jobs that fit your background and preferences. 

How do I search for jobs manually? Use quick buttons to search by specialty (RN, LPN, ICU, etc.), or enter a job title and location — you can also use "Use My Current Location." Filter results by location, shift type, salary, and date. 

Where do job listings come from? Job listings in both Manual Search and Profile Match are sourced from LinkedIn. 

How do I apply to a job? Click "I'm Interested" on a listing, which links out to the external application. 

Where can I see jobs I've applied to? The suitcase icon in the top right corner shows all jobs you've marked as interested or applied to. 

How does Profile Match find jobs for me? Fill out your travel nurse profile in Settings, then click "Find Matching Jobs" to see listings that correlate with your profile. Recently viewed listings appear at the top for easy access. 

Interviews 

How will I know if a facility wants to interview me? Interview requests will appear in the Interviews section, with buttons for Action Needed, Confirmed, Declined, Cancelled, and Expired interviews. 

Document Vault 

Where do I store my licenses and certifications? Upload personal or state licenses/certifications to the Document Vault, including expiration dates, state, and document names. 

Can I organize my documents? Yes, documents can be saved into folders for easy organization. 

Can I send my documents to an employer? Yes, documents in the vault can be exported and emailed to employers as needed. 

Calendar 

Can I see my upcoming reservations in one place? Yes, the Calendar displays both past and upcoming reservations. 

Can I edit an event? Yes, click on any event to edit the type, title, date/time, and location. 

Can I add an event manually? Yes, use the small plus sign in the top right corner to manually enter an event. 

Can I sync the calendar with my phone? Yes, the calendar can be synced to export directly into your personal cell phone calendar. 

Community 

What can I do on the Community board? You can create posts, and like or comment on other nurses' posts, in the TidalRN Global Community.  

Will I be notified if someone responds to me? Yes, you'll receive a notification when someone replies to your comment or mentions you. 

What shows up on a community post? Each post displays the user's profile and the date the comment was made.  

Profile 

Can I change my profile photo? Yes, you can add or change your photo at any time. 

What information is included in my profile? Your name, phone number, email address, community nickname, title/role, experience, specialties/certifications, shift and setting preferences, preferred start date, and a short bio. 

Can I control whether hospitals can send me offers? Yes, "Consider Offers from Hospitals" can be toggled on or off in your profile settings. 

What user preferences can I manage? Currently, shift reminders are available as a user preference. 

Can I add my license information? Yes. Upload your nursing licenses to your Profile. TidalRN regularly checks your licenses through Nursys to keep their verification status up to date. 

How do I contact support? Use the "Chat with Support" feature available directly from your Profile. 

Can I revisit the app tutorial? Yes, App Onboarding can be toggled back on from your Profile if you'd like to go through it again. 

Where do I find my subscription and account details? Account information, including your subscription plan, is available in your Profile.

Updated on: 02/10/2026