New to travel nsg

My name is Holly and I am a new nurse with just 14 months under my belt and ready to take on the world of travel nsg along with a collegue. Both our backgrounds are 1 year in orthopaedics and 6 months in rehab. I know this is going to limit us. I planned on getting more M/S experience on the road as I float. My preceptorship in school was done on a GI/Renal M/S floor. I have applied with several agaenies including American Mobile, American Traveler, Madical Express, and RN network. I am trying to only communicate via email so I have everything in writing and saved because I have heard soooo many horror stories. Just wanting a little feedback as far as what to expect, what agancy to choose or names of good, honest recruiters, salary, etc. Also, how can you take the stipend for travel expenses if 2 of u r traveling together and one of you takes the apt? What apt leases for 3 months? Where would be a good place to start with nice staff still willing to answer questions from new nurses? Any ideas?? I have heard travelers get dumped on. Is this true is all places? Especially for my first assignentI would be willing to take a cut in pay to go to a nice location with good staff. My friend an I were interested in Austin or San Antonio, TX, any one been? I would love some feedback. Sorry for the storybook thread.