Best way to get the ball rolling

[JupiterRN]

I've been doing 'seasonal' nursing in Arizona for the last 3 years. I like the seasonal work relationship because I don't feel like I have to be a lawyer in reading all the fine print of a "contract" and the seemingly adversarial relationship with agencies/recruiters. With seasonal nursing, I am a hospital employee and with the exception of fringe benefits, I'm treated the same as the regular staff. Instead of fringe benefits, my base rate is proportionally higher. Simple. But....I work in Yuma and I'm ready to slit my wrists because its such a boring town. (sorry Yumans). I've not found very many hospitals with a seasonal program. So I've decided to start traditional "Travel Nursing"

I've read several recent pages here on AN regarding getting started with Travel Nursing, and what's come through pretty steadily is that its the relationship with the individual recruiter that's most important. So what's the best way to find a good, trustworthy recruiter? Do I send my resume first, or do I call and just verbally describe my experience & travel assignment goals? If every agency has several recruiters, do I ask to talk to every one of them to see who I gel with? I've spoken with only one recruiter so far - I felt like I was talking to one of those talking computers, pretty much zip for personality. If I send my resume, do I have to worry that it'll be blasted everywhere imaginable on the internet? What should I be on the lookout for in finding a good recruiter?

Thanks in advance, I really like to get started on the right foot.....

[NedRN]

Call and screen. No personal contact, no information if you will click with a recruiter. Under no circumstances send additional information unless a recruiter is on your top 3 or 5 list to work further with.