Medical Staffing Agency Opinion?

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Specializes in Trauma, Emergency.

Okay, I'm really sorry I'm blowing up the site about my CNA job search but I feel like there's so much wisdom out there that I want to tap into!

My friend suggested using a medical staffing agency to pick up some "sitter" shifts (and some CNA shifts depending on needs of agency) since I'm having some difficulty landing a job at a facility...I'm blessed to the point that I don't really need the job for $$, but I'm more just looking for experience and some on-the-job glances into what my career as a nurse will be like.

That said, should I bother with the medical staffing agency? Do you think it will benefit me as far as experience and exposure to the "way things work" in a hospital goes? If you are in favor or opposed to medical staffing agencies, why? Or should I hold out and continue trying to land a job in a facility?

Thanks a lot ya'll, have a great night.

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Specializes in GERIATRICS,HOSPICE,MENTAL/PHYS DISABILED.

I think you should try the staffing agency. Depending on who they have their contracts with, you could gain a great deal of experience working with agency as a CNA. Many times, they get hospital contracts too. So it would depend on the staffing agency & the contracts that they have & how much work that they have available.

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

I would at least try it. You can always go back to another plan if you feel this does not fit your needs.

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