Difference between travel and agency??

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Whats the difference between a travel nurse and an agency nurse?? I mean in order to be a travel nurse you have to sign with an agency, so i would assume they mean the same thing, right??

I heard they are giving a bonus pay of 50.000 in south texas. I want to know which hospital?

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Specializes in Dialysis 20 yrs.
I heard they are giving a bonus pay of 50.000 in south texas. I want to know which hospital?

Yea, I'ld like to hear that also:):balloons:

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Im new to the traveling Nursing and I would like to know what questions should I ask before signing the contract

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Specializes in Dialysis 20 yrs.

There are so many. Do not be too hard on yourself if you miss some of them the first few times. I found that there was a new question that I had missed on each assignment.

Call pay? Floating? Bonus? What's included with housing? Mileage for floating b/w units/clinics? Required hours?

Also, if available, work overtime especially at the beginning of your assignment....if you get sick, you will have enough hours banked over your required hours so that you won't have to extend your contract to honor your hours.

Ask about hourly pay, overtime pay, holiday pay....are you required to work holidays??

If you need specific time off, if possible, discuss it with the manager and your recruiter before you sign your contract, and have it written into your contract.

No surprises are best.

Hope this helps:)

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Specializes in Med/Surg,OR,Pain Management,Home Health.

Hey everyone,

my question is, do you have to get a license in the state to which you travel? You do don't you? And which states are the easiest to get a license in? I am interested in both agency and travel. I live in Georgia. Thanks!

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Specializes in Med-surg, tele, hospice, rehab.

Yogalover47, you do need a license in any state you travel to. However, I recommend you sign on with an agency that will cover the expense. Furthermore, check out the compact states. These have a special service that circumvents having to get new licenses in those states.

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Specializes in Med/Surg,OR,Pain Management,Home Health.

thanks nursesail, by the way what are the compact states?

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Peds, Ortho, LTC and MORE.

Participating States in the NLC

Nurse Licensure Compact

COMPACT STATES IMPLEMENTATION DATE

Arizona 7/1/2002

Arkansas 7/1/2000

Colorado 10/1/2007

Delaware 7/1/2000

Idaho 7/1/2001

Iowa 7/1/2000

Kentucky 6/1/2007

Maine 7/1/2001

Maryland 7/1/1999

Mississippi 7/1/2001

Nebraska 1/1/2001

New Hampshire 1/1/2006

New Mexico 1/1/2004

North Carolina 7/1/2000

North Dakota 1/1/2004

Rhode Island 7/1/2008

South Carolina 2/1/2006

South Dakota 1/1/2001

Tennessee 7/1/2003

Texas 1/1/2000

Utah 1/1/2000

Virginia 1/1/2005

Wisconsin 1/1/2000

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Specializes in M/S-Ortho-Renal-Peri-Op.

What is the per-diem rate for Johnson City Tenn???? I recently changed travel companies. This new one Advantage RN is offering supposedly a higher hourly rate at 36 per hour. No housing, no stipend, no travel except for a gas card of $250. which is presented on their site as a promo for anyone that commits to a 13 week assignment. My interview went well and I am certain they gave me the position, however this way of negotiating the contract is "muddy"!! I expressed this concern with my recruiter and stated that I would like my wage to be quoted not under this tax advantage plan........which is available to me anyway!!!! I am waiting for her to get back with me. So.....my question is what is the going rate for a travel rn per hour , with housing paid or given a housing stipend, travel to and from assignment???? Thanks for input.

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Agency is working in the area (county) you live in.Travel is usually work in a facility atleast 50 miles from where you live. Most hospitals won't hire a "traveler" if they live in the same raduis their FTE's live.

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Specializes in ER-Med-Surg-Travel/Contract Nurse.

I have done both travel and local agency assignments, the difference is with local you can have a short term (8-13wk) contract or PRN/Per Diem assignments where they send you anywhere and everywhere depending on the need. With Prn/Per Diem you can be cancelled at the drop of a hat, with a local contract, if they cancel you you get paid for the hours. With travel assignments, you have to travel atleast 50miles from your home to qualify for the housing or stipend, with local contracts you don't get the stipend/housing option. I hope this isnt too confusing, I like the local contracts, because it's guaranteed hours and I get to come home every night!

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Specializes in Med-surg, tele, hospice, rehab.

It is a shame Florida is still not on the compact list. As many transients as we have I don't understand it.:grn:

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