For those without a job, have you tried...

[Black Jade]

For those without a job, have you tried a nursing staff agency? For those who have tried this, please share your experiences and opinions.

Thank you,

BJ

[Black Jade, BSN, RN]

Sorry, I mean a temp agency. I went on a job fair and I had an interview where they asked me a lot of questions. I do not recall if they asked me if I had any experience which I do have. It's an agency where they place me at outpatient facilities and I need to call every two weeks to find out if they have any assignments for me. I figured that it wouldn't hurt to try. I'm currently working with an Independent Contractor but it's not enough. I just want to know for those who are unemployed, if you have resorted to this when you couldn't find a job somewhere else. What is your opinion and what type of experience did you have?

[Black Jade, BSN, RN]

Staffing agencies are similar to used car salesmen........

Why do you say that? Are they not to be trusted?

BJ

[hope3456, ASN, RN]

sometimes they can get you an ok gig but remember they get their paycheck from placing you as well. For example, you make $25/hr - the agency may be charging the facility $40/hr. this can lead to some unscrupulous practices.