CHOOSING THE RIGHT AGENCY

What exactly do you look for? First look for an agency that has the values that are consistent with your own nursing career goals. It's most important to make sure the agency you are working for treats their employees with respect, and is there for their employees when the employees need guidance. Look for an agency that offers 24 hour support for any of your possible needs that may arise.

You need to ask yourself what exactly do you expect the agency to offer you as an employee? From there you can make a list and then start to research different agencies and find the one that best suits your needs and desires.

When contacting agencies never be afraid to ask them certain questions you feel are important. If an agency is not willing to respond to your questions before you are hired, that is a big indicator that you could have trouble down the line with this agency when you may truly need guidance and help. Don't hesitate to move on to other agencies.

Find out how long the agency has been in business; and have they achieved any special awards or licenses? How do the facilities that use them regard the agency?

You will also want to make sure the agency you choose is well known and respected and has a viable databank of jobs available for you to choose. You can also ask an agency if they would be willing to put you in touch with other nurses who work with their agency to see if travel nursing is the way for you to go. Then you can talk to other nurses and see if they are comfortable working for the agency and ask them how any problems have been handled.

If an agency acts in a professional, helpful manor the whole time, it's a good indication the agency cares about their employees, and will do what is necessary for you.

You want to make sure the benefit packages that the agency offers are competitive to what other agencies are offering. Does the agency offer medical malpractice insurance? Is it free? Do they offer you sign-on bonuses, medical benefits, travel reimbursement? Travel reimbursement is one of the top things you will want to look for since it can be expensive to pick up and move when one assignment finishes and it's time to move on to the next.

Ask to view a contract before you agree to any employment offers. You may also want to find out how your personal information is treated; and will you be dealing with a team of people or will you have more interaction with just a few.

When you feel fully comfortable that you have found the right agency for you, then and only then, then comes the time to sign up and begin your rewarding journey as a traveling nurse.

HELP MAKING THE BEST CHOICES

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