This is a "general" question because it also applies to permanent positions.
I was told by two permanent recruiters that after traveling you will have a lot of difficulty finding a permanent position "because they think you could pack up and leave anytime."
Is this true or are they just recruiters being recruiters doing anything they can to get someone (of course just as some travel companies are)?
I want to know, has anyone here who has traveled for an extended period of time and decided to settle down had "trouble" securing a regular position, or do they look at a traveler as resilient, and fully capable of performing job duties?
I have known about 7 or 8 travel nurses that worked at my facility at one point and got permanent positions, either there, or another hospital.
Travel nursing recruiters can be aggressive in their tactics. Fill out one info card and you'll get daily phone call for years. Nothing against travel nursing-I'm considering it at one point-but this is how it is.
GadgetRN71, ASN, RN
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I have known about 7 or 8 travel nurses that worked at my facility at one point and got permanent positions, either there, or another hospital.
Travel nursing recruiters can be aggressive in their tactics. Fill out one info card and you'll get daily phone call for years. Nothing against travel nursing-I'm considering it at one point-but this is how it is.
I wouldn't be too worried.