are there any LPN ;s who have used a nurse travel agency in KS?

JetLPN · Jul 4, 2004

I been nursing in KS since 1983 , around the Emporia area and would like to travel locally, anyone out there ever do this , that is a LPN? thanks. :)

eddy · Jul 13, 2004

I been nursing in KS since 1983 , around the Emporia area and would like to travel locally, anyone out there ever do this , that is a LPN? thanks. :)

I used to do "local" travel, but to be honest, the money is better these days in prn agency. I get contracts frequently from my prn agency, and it is much easier to find a "good fit" since I almost always work many non-contracted shifts prior to taking a contract assignment. From experience, you are best to work with an agency based out of KC or Topeka. They have way better rates.

I am an RN by the way, but I work alongside many agency LPN's. Look for rates to be in the $19-26/hour range.

mifligirl · Dec 28, 2004

:balloons: are there any agencies you would suggest by name of where to find them? i am in the emporia area also and going to school for my rn, currently a lpn. thanks!!!

i used to do "local" travel, but to be honest, the money is better these days in prn agency. i get contracts frequently from my prn agency, and it is much easier to find a "good fit" since i almost always work many non-contracted shifts prior to taking a contract assignment. from experience, you are best to work with an agency based out of kc or topeka. they have way better rates.
i am an rn by the way, but i work alongside many agency lpn's. look for rates to be in the $19-26/hour range.

eddy · Jan 20, 2005

:balloons: are there any agencies you would suggest by name of where to find them? i am in the emporia area also and going to school for my rn, currently a lpn. thanks!!!

i have worked for several. my top choice is cascade health services. great staffers (all seasoned veterans) and the best pay rates overall. i have also worked for starmed with mixed results (bought out by intellistaff) and alacrity (their paychecks bounce like rubber balls!!!! eek!!!).

cascade has offices in topeka and kc. i have actually worked some shifts down your way for them in fact. :)

mifligirl · Jan 20, 2005

thanks so very much for the info. i could really use some part time work, odd hours since i'm in school. BTW just curious are you and RN or LPN?

I have worked for several. My top choice is Cascade Health Services. Great staffers (all seasoned veterans) and the best pay rates overall. I have also worked for StarMed with mixed results (bought out by Intellistaff) and Alacrity (their paychecks bounce like rubber balls!!!! eek!!!).
Cascade has offices in Topeka and KC. I have actually worked some shifts down your way for them in fact. :)

eddy · Jan 21, 2005

thanks so very much for the info. i could really use some part time work, odd hours since i'm in school. BTW just curious are you and RN or LPN?

Not a problem. :)

I'm an RN but work with a lot of agency LPN's.

Good luck!