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Apr 26, 2009 12:59 PM

Need advice about doing agency work...

by TurnLeftSide Premium Member

So I was thinking that after my surgery, I might want to do some work with an agency. There is one near me that is hiring per diem shifts for an area hospital. Now in my contract, can I have my agency put a stipulation as to the area I want to work in, like "ICU/CCU only"? I just don't want to get sent to med/surg units that I've never worked before. This assignment would be at a small community hospital.


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from morte
Old Apr 26, 2009, 02:26 PM

Default Re: Need advice about doing agency work...
usually you pick and choose.....if it is per shift, you just would nt take what you dont want.....if it is to be treated as a perdiem "pool".....it would seem the same.....YOU select where you will work....
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from rustyg
Old Apr 28, 2009, 06:48 PM

Default Re: Need advice about doing agency work...
I agree; YOU choose shift, unit, and dates or date. Ask questions durning interview and when called for availability. There test's are usually easy and they may have you fill out a skills check list! Good Luck!!!
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