I am about to take my first Dialysis travel position. I have talked to lots of travlers and called lots of companies. Foundation Medical Staffing is a company I trust and many others do as well. They linked me with a permanent position in the past and they do what they say they will. Many other travel companies give a dishonest vibe. People like Fortus. I decided not to go with fortus since they mostly have chronic assignment and i needed acute. Fresenius and Fortus are known for paying travelers well from what I have heard from other travlers.
I am a Dialysis Technician. I will be traveling with Fresenius. I am just waiting for the recruiter to get back to me (possibly tomorrow) regarding contract and etc...
I did check out "nursesrx". But just as you said BLARN, Fresenius's pay is so much better. Fresenius doesn't add up the wages, allowance and stipends all in one lump sum --and finagle it in a way to make it look good. Basically the $26 an hour offered actually comes out to $12 or $13 an hour wage. Um -- yeah. In a nutshell. Well, Fresenius doesn't do that. Your $26 wage is what you get, separate from your hefty stipends. Looks like I choose Fresenius!!!
Hi,
I have worked as a travel nurse in chronic dialysis for 2+ years. I started with Foundation (2 assignments) and tried Quik Travel (7 assignments). I am now thinking about giving Renal Reserve a try. Really would like to find a place where they genuinely care about you as a person or at least know enough to fake it. I have spoken with AHS Renalstat and know nurses who have worked with them. I was not overly impressed, but I may give them a try.
I have traveled, extensively , mostly chronic, but also acute dialysis. And the two best agencies I have worked for are Foundation Medical Staffing and Quik Travel Staffing. I recommend Margaret Lavender and Mae Reyes, respectively.
AHS RenalStat seems to have a few more jobs listed at the moment, but they seem to low ball on money every time.
FMS & QTS will negotiate and ultimately give you better pay packages especially in California.
Dani1995
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Thinking about doing travel nursing, clinic setting -not acute. Need suggestions for good companies to work for