am i making a mistake going agency???

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Looking for good pay and flexible working schedule I recenty signed on with an agency in my area. They staff several acute and LTC facilities a couple of which are geri-psych units. I go in monday for a 45 minute orientation to a couple of the facilities. I am a little nervous about going into a place knowing nothing about the working conditions. Am I getting myself in over my head? Those of you who have done agency nursing any tips, advice, and experiences you could share would be much appreciated.

i think part of the trick is to work for the right agency. i work for a small agency that finds local work. if i get cancelled after arriving at the hospital, they owe me 4 hours pay. they have to cancel me 2 hours before my shift , not to have to pay me. we only float if we agree to. you need an agency that believes in nurses. i find agencies that are run by nurses are better at that. good luck

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