Can't find a job

student_nurse06 · Jan 8, 2009

Hey there, Welcome to NJ ..ya, I have heard about travel nusring jobs that you do not have to travel, but I do not anything more about it, I think they will work like agency and put people in vacant positions. Good luck.

Ms RN · Jan 9, 2009

I worked as RN on Neuro/Med Tele Unit for an over a year in Florida. We moved to Central New Jersey in November and I still can't find a job ( applied to several hospitals, posted my resume on Monster).
I did receive calls from some travel agencies but cannot do travel nursing.
However, yesterday got a call from a travel agent who saying that have a staff nurse position for me and I won't have to travel. Is it possible? ( I do not know much about travel agencies and travel nursing).
Any suggestions?
Please, help!
Thank you very much.:wink2:

Hello Ashatan,

I have not really worked as a travelling nurse but have seriously considered it before. And trust me, I did ask them almost everything. By the time i was ready to sign up, the permanent job i wanted popped up anyway (go figure). To answer your question.....Yes, you can work as a travel nurse without actually travelling far (e.g. out of state, etc). Agencies can find you a contract for a specific hospital around your area. It can run from 3-6 months, or you may extend every time your term ends by a month, i think. You also have a choice of getting your rent paid by them on a different check from them (like you are really travelling) or you can just have it rolled into your salary altogether. BTW, I believe you also have an option to obtain health insurance w/ most agencies now. You should consider this option while waiting for a permanent position you really want. Hope this helps. Good luck.

ashatan · Jan 9, 2009

Thank you!