Advice for new traveler

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Specializes in PMHNP.

Just signed my first contract thirteen weeks and I am fine with that. I am a 2 year RN so I am not the best and know everything but if anyone can give me advice to service a new area please feel free.  I am in PCU nightshift position.  Just wondering if you don't know something will they cut your contract etc. 

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Can happen. Saying something snippy to the wrong person once can also get you gone in a heartbeat in some units. Best for first time travelers is a travel friendly assignment - forget about the money. If there are any red flags for you, cancel now and regroup. Recruiter attitude, vibes from the manager interview, why they need you (someone who has no successful assignments on your work history), patient ratios. PCUs vary dramatically from one facility to the next, hopefully you confirmed that this one is well within your clinical abilities. Too many new things will happen to you to also have to build new skills with little orientation.

Good luck! Hope I haven't scared you too much - wish you had posted before signing. But you actually never know how an assignment will work out until you are half way through it. Lots and lots of first time assignment swork out, otherwise there would be no travelers!

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Specializes in ICU stepdown, PCCN.

I just signed my first PCU night shift contract as well! I’ll be in Georgia. Let me know how yours is. Maybe we can travel together next! 

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