Short answer: There’s no special “fast track” for travel nurses or contractors—you use the same process as everyone else. To get an interview sooner: (1) Monitor multiple centers where you’ll be (or can travel)—you move anyway, so add 2–3 enrollment centers in cities you’ll pass through and take the first opening; (2) use appointment alerts so you’re notified when a slot opens at any of them; (3) use Enrollment on Arrival (EOA) when you return from an international flight at a participating airport—no pre-booked center appointment needed. For address: use a stable U.S. address (e.g., family, mail-forwarding) and explain your travel work at the interview. See How to Track Multiple Enrollment Centers at Once, What Is Global Entry Enrollment on Arrival?, and Digital Nomads: Global Entry Without a Permanent Address?.
Why Travel Nurses and Contractors Can Get an Interview Sooner
You’re often moving between cities or states. That means you can choose from more enrollment centers—wherever you’ll be for a few days. Instead of being stuck with one local center (e.g., 12 months out), you can monitor centers in your next assignment city, your home base, and one or two other locations. The first slot that opens at any of them can work. Use an appointment alert service (e.g., GE Finder) to watch 2–3 centers and get notified the moment something opens—then book and plan your interview around your schedule.
Address and Documentation
You need a stable U.S. address for the application (e.g., family, mail-forwarding, or a base you return to). At the interview, officers may ask about your work or travel. Answer honestly: “I’m a travel nurse / contractor and move between assignments; I use [address] for U.S. mail.” Bring your passport, conditional approval notice, and any ID or employment docs you’d normally use. There’s no extra “travel worker” paperwork—just be clear and truthful. See Digital Nomads: Global Entry Without a Permanent Address? for address strategies.
Using EOA When You Fly Back
If you’re conditionally approved and returning from an international trip, you can complete your interview via Enrollment on Arrival at many U.S. airports—no center appointment needed. That’s especially useful if your schedule makes it hard to lock in a specific center date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can travel nurses get Global Entry quickly?
Monitor 2–3 enrollment centers you can reach (you move anyway), use appointment alerts to catch cancellations, and consider Enrollment on Arrival when you return from an international flight. Use a stable U.S. address and explain your travel work at the interview.
Do I need proof of employment for Global Entry as a travel nurse?
You don’t need to prove you’re a travel nurse. You do need a U.S. address and standard ID. If asked about travel or address, explain your work honestly.
✅ Key Takeaway
Use your mobility: monitor multiple centers, use alerts to catch cancellations, and consider EOA when you return from abroad. Use a stable U.S. address and be honest at the interview.