Local IC Nursing question.

[surgnurse26]

I was wondering about becoming my own IC nurse. I have an extensive background in corrections and have looked into a few per diem registery jobs in my area. The money would be good, But if I can just contract myself instead of having a middle man (Agency), I am wondering if They would go for something like this. I have never done agency nursing before and really can't because I am very happy with my current job, but I am looking for something on the side. I think I can provide the same service for more then what an agency would offer and a lot less then what an agency charges. How do I go about this, I assume I just get some insurance, written contracts( and how may I find these?), and speak with an HR department. I am just wondering how sucessful you can be as an IC or do most companies choose agency nurses. What can I expect and how much sucess have some had in the past?

[dkp59]

Have you found any info about this subject. If so would you pass it on cause I was wondering the same thing

[vlntrnurs]

Have you found any info about this subject. If so would you pass it on cause I was wondering the same thing

You might want to check out the thread entitled, "Agency/Registry that work with independent contractors." It has information and advice on how to go about becoming an independent contractor and how to find information.

[surgnurse26]

My question was in reference to working all alone as an IC, No agency involved. I just found out that today we are useing an agency nurse and they are billing us $65.00/hr for this nurse and only paying that nurse $35.00/hr. I would want that $65/hr, Not have an agency make 30/hr off of me while I do all the work. So my main question is how do you as an IC get Contracts without agency help. I can probable sell my self, But who do I talk to to establish a contract when wanting to work as an IC, Do I call the HR department and give them my services, do I talk to a D.O.N., this is all I really want to know.