How do I find out about agency nursing jobs?

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · May 25, 2006

I would get 6 months of experience in a hospital or nursing home before trying agency work. Every facility has different paperwork and policies, and agency does not orient you to the forms.

What if a patient falls and busts her head open while you're doing agency at a rehab hospital? Are you going to do neuro checks the way the rehab hospital wants you? Are you going to complete the incident report the way the facility wants you? Are they going to train you to transfer the fall patient with the head injury to the hospital? Would you know which forms to send to the hospital and which ambulance company to call in order to conduct the transport? This is not as easy as it sounds, especially considering the fact that agency throws you in without training you.

This is why I suggest you obtain 6 months experience in a nursing home or hospital before doing agency.

Grayeagle · Jun 1, 2006

Summer..

Google 'Nursing Registry' and add your city at the end .. you will get a list of some that have websites up. Call a couple, ask if they have an office near you, and work available in your area.

They will bug you to come work for them :)

There are some that are nationwide an such, if you want to be a 'cog in their machine.'

Thing that tickles me ..travel nurse places that offer 3-month housing bonuses ..even if I live in the area, and will work only a few miles away.. I would still be a 'travel nurse' .. fun to do too just to get a broad spectrum of experience.

Everything is negotiable.

If you're unsure, ask :)

-Frank P. Williamson, LPN at large atm