The Rebel Spirit of Boutique Travel Nursing
Small batch service. Full throttle care.
We’re Called Wayward. Here’s Why You’ll Love That.
Yeah, “Wayward” sounds rebellious, that’s kind of the whole vibe.
We built Wayward for the nurses who never quite fit the mold. The ones who don’t want to be managed by a chatbot or tossed into a call center roulette wheel. You deserve real talk, real support, and a recruiter who knows your name and your dog’s name.
We’re not here to play the staffing numbers game. We’re small on purpose. Boutique, by design. And fiercely loyal to the nurses who trust us.
What does "Boutique" actually mean?
A boutique travel nursing agency is like small batch whiskey: refined, intentional, and designed to punch above its weight. Unlike the big-box staffing giants that treat nurses like just another chart number, we stay small on purpose. That means:
- Personalized service — You’re not rotating through a different recruiter every week. You get someone who knows your name, your dog’s name, your housing preferences, and which unit gives you PTSD.
- Niche placements — We specialize in rural facilities and critical access hospitals. We build tight relationships in tight-knit communities.
- Fewer contracts, better relationships — We don’t have every job. Just the ones we know inside and out. Think: deeper partnerships, less BS.
- White-glove treatment — Faster response times. Radical transparency. Real humans solving real problems — no chatbots, no ghosting.
Bottom line? We’re not trying to be everyone's agency. We’re trying to be the right one for you.
Meet Our Crew
David Fraizer
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Our Values
The BIG 3
1. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Trust and integrity aren’t just buzzwords here—they’re how we operate. Trust means owning your mistakes and learning from them. Integrity? It’s keeping your word, even when it’s hard. We bend over backward to support our facilities, travelers, and each other. When one of us wins, we all win.
2. Radical Candor: No BS, Just Real Talk
We’re straight shooters—no sugar-coating, no office drama. We give honest feedback, ask tough questions, and tackle awkward convos head-on. If pay changes, housing falls through, or performance needs work, we’re upfront about it. Real trust comes from honesty, not just good news.
3. Going the Extra Mile (Like It’s the Norm)
Checking boxes? Not our style. We go all in to make sure every facility, traveler, and teammate feels taken care of. Need to spend extra time finding housing or filling a last-minute shift? We’re on it. Going above and beyond is just how we do things—and people notice.
Join Our Team
We’re looking for key contributors ready to roll up their sleeves and make a real impact, growing a business from small to big is for the resilient and determined.