contracts?

MissAnthrope · Oct 10, 2008

You're not alone. Although I am looking in a tri-state area, all I keep getting are bum leads or specialties I'm not qualified for. When I started the traveling process back in Feb, I could have had my pick. Now, good luck. I'm sure if you're able to go anywhere, options are more open.

neurorn6 · Oct 10, 2008

Where are you looking to travel? It seems like Fl is dry currently. There are ICU positions in SC and NC and also VA. I have found that some places are taking their time interviewing.

You're not alone, seems like alot of travelers are coming up empty.

Good luck.

deie0383 · Oct 10, 2008

I am surprised that your finding a hard time finding a contract. I don't even have a full 3 years ICU experience and I am signed up until April. Maybe it is the company your dealing with.

RNERHOUSESUPOR · Oct 11, 2008

Glad I'm not the only one finding it hard. I am looking for a specific area so expect a little difficulty. Have been told that the interviews will commence next week. Was offered a rousing "good luck". Not the attitude I like from my recruiter.

Rod

mskate · Oct 11, 2008

yeah, i too am looking for a specific place! its a big city too!

i was talking to a few other people who are having a hard time with contracts. apparently, hospitals in general are having a lower census overall (generally), staff arent leaving their jobs because of the economy and hospitals are less likely to be paying for traveler contracts unless its a big need. my recruiter was saying theres markedly less jobs available now than there were 6 months ago, and they are having lots of travelers applying for the same job all over the country... i'm with AMN so i have pretty large pool of options...

i re-signed at my current place for a while.