How far out can you get assignments??

[NorCalKid]

Hi, I am just wondering how far out you can sign traveling contracts. I have heard conflicting information. Are most of them last minute positions? Or is it possible to sign a contract that starts say 3 months out? If so is it common to do this and secure employment this far in advance? Thanks for the help.

[registeredin06]

For the last couple years it has been pretty short notice, around 2-3 weeks prior to start date. Now, it seems to be around 6-7 weeks. The only time that I've seen 2-3 months in advance is for seasonal jobs, such as Florida or Arizona, when the hospitals can predict an increase in census. But, I've only been at this for 2.5 years.

[rnerin]

I concur with the previous post regarding 3-month-out contracts. On my most recent assignment, I signed my contract 5 weeks out.........

[bagladyrn, RN]

The only times I have gotten contracts further out than about 6 weeks were at hospitals with an anticipated need (nurses with plans for maternity leave) where I had done previous contracts. In these cases they called me directly to see if I would be available.

[Argo]

I have also seen contract jobs posted on websites in ski resort town type of areas, like stated above for florida/arizona. They post them 3-6 months out for winter staffing full time slots. They have a 4-6 month winter season to staff for. I will most likely end up in one of these places next winter.