I'm new to agency. Any advice???

Hi there!
Please do not worry.I have been an agency nurse for the past 5 yrs,before that I worked in a hospital and nursing home.When I did my first agency case it was a bit rough.I had no orientation and noone to guide me,but I was ok.You will be ok.Once you get used to learning all the ins and outs of all the places you go,it will be easier.I built up a good repour with alot of the nurses where I went.I was actually asked to orientate new staff coming in as I had been at a few places long enough I was like staff.I like not being committed to any one place and less politics.If you dont like going somewhere you tell your agency I would prefer not to go there.Give every place a try.I have learned that some hate a certain place and I will be the one to absolutely love it.We are all different.It is not scary or undoable once you find your groove.You can do it!!! My only suggestion to you is to carry your own malpractice insurance,as we are considered independent contractors and we want to protect our licenses that we have worked so hard for.Best of luck to you!!!

Start on thursday, had orientation for 4 hours today on computerized charting...everyone there that said they had worked there as a agency nurse had a good experience..so hopefully will be good experience