Which agencies are the best?

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Does anyone know which agencies are ok to work for? Since all my problrms I am very leary to work for any of them, so if some one could stear me in the right direction I would be ever so grateful

I'm in Wisconsin and have been reading all the threads I can about agency nursing. I'm having problems finding staff nursing positions where I am for LPN's for whatever reason and currently am out of a job, and in need of having a job soon. I had my resume up on various sites and Ally Staffing Partners called me and I have an interview with them tomorrow afternoon. I was just wondering if anyone has heard of them or worked for them (even if it's not in Wisconsin). I have seen Maxium's name come up a few times, but here in Wisconsin they haven't really gotten good responses (or so I have heard), however I do think it depends on the person's wants and needs.

So far they told me that they would offer a range between $25-$50/hr (but this wage also includes RN's, which I am not). The lady I talked to said we will go into what agency nursing is and what I can expect from them. I'm hoping this is a good sign and this means they are going to be detailed.

Any advice, suggestions, stories?

Specializes in Peds, asthma/allergies, cystic fibrosis,.

I work for Medix in the Chicagoland area and the staff has been wonderful. They work hard to find the type of work you want and don't pressure you into taking a shift that you do not want to work. I have worked with other agencies and I like them the best. :nurse:

So you never worked staff anywhere?? You just went straight to agency after graduating?? Thinking of doing the same but wasnt to sure if that could really work out.

Specializes in Peds, asthma/allergies, cystic fibrosis,.

I have been a nurse for 24 years and have worked as a staff nurse in a variety of areas, both in hospitals and physician's offices. I had been a nurse for 5 years before I did agency. I think that you need to work for one year before you can do agency because you have to develop nursing assessment and procedure skills, like IV's, foleys, NG's etc. first.

Well im not planning on working in hospitals. I prefer to work in clinics, doctors offices. The agency told me that they would send me to adult day centers first since I am a new grad and then to nursing homes. Is that possible? Or are they just desperate and dont care about me or my license?

Specializes in OB/GYN.

I did a 13 week assignment for Med Staff and they were great. Very professional, good pay, great apartment. I would highly reccomend them.

Specializes in ICU, CCU, Travel Nursing.

I have worked for Nurse Finders for almost a year out of the Springfield MO office. They are great to me. I am currently doing per diem work, but have done an 8 week contract. They have RN's LPN's CNA's etc...

They offer benefits, immediate pay, lots of options.

Around here, in Virginia, I've found, over the years, that 2 agencies seem to work out best for me. One is Nursefinders and the other is Maxim. I prefer Maxim because of their benes and paid 1 week vacation after 480 hours. This might vary from state to state. Others that I've tried have been pretty much as "fill-ins" for slow periods. No benes or regular work. Some are speciality agencies like "peds" or "home health". I like to keep 2-3 agencies available so I can pick and choose what I want, or to keep me busy when it gets slow.

How is it working for Nursefinders?

would you desribe your daily routine as a Agency Nurse?

Any tips,advice?:no:

Nursefinders offered me a job but I never worked agency before .

Specializes in ICU, CCU, Travel Nursing.

I have really enjoyed working for Nursefinders. When I contracted my routine wasn't any different from anything other time Ive worked as a nurse. I had already worked at the hospital doing per diem shifts. I wanted to make sure it was some place I could stand to work for 8 or more weeks. The staff at this hospital is usually very willing to help, very kind. When I work per diem shifts they just call and let me know what they have available or I call the office. They offered me benefits but I have them through my other job. I get paid when Im on my way home, I turn in my pay slips and they write me a check. This is the first time I have ever heard of this, but it really motivates me when they want me to work a shift.

If you have any specific questions Ill be happy to answer them.

Specializes in L&D.
:up: Favorite Nurses is definetley one of the best. I started working for them when I was an LVN. They are great, pay well and have lots of assignments to pick from.
Specializes in Cardiac, CVA.

I live in souhern PA, and have signed up to work for General healthcare Resources. I haven't started yet, what, if anything has anyone heard of them? :confused: I've been told by a few CNA'S, and LPN'S that they are great to work for (good pay rates, benefits, ins, assignment choices, and my recruiter has been wonderful). I was able to fax everything to them without having to go their office, which I'm told they are out near Philly.

Anybody's thoughts/insights on them?

Thanks a bunch! :D

K.

I'm new in travel nursing so I'm hoping I could get useful informations from those of you who had been doing this for a while.Need a little help from my fellow agency nurses as of now and maybe later I'll be able to determine which agencies are the best. silverswan:nurse:

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