New travel contracts anyone, especially in california?

[goins004]

I know that the travel market is extremely slow right now. I guess my question is how extremely slow is it? I am from NC. and am in california. Not sure what to expect when my contract ends in may.. I don't want to go home however I want to be mentally preparred if I have to. So what kind of contracts have ya'll got in cali or the surrounding areas?? What have ya'll heard from recruiters and others about traveling nursing in this economy?? I love doing this but not really sure what to expect when my contract ends.. Thanks for any advise, info.. Good luck to everyone!!!!!!!!!

[bonesrn]

Hey there...I am working in NC, perm position. I talked to my recruiter at CCTC because I am hoping to travel in the summer. She said that contracts are way down unless you are open to location and shift. Seems like Texas and Arizona had a lot of contracts. A few in California but not many. Who do you travel with? I would definetly be trying to get something lined up for the end of May. All of hospitals, at least in Raleigh, have hiring freeze in place until mid year. good luck!

[goins004]

Hey there...I am working in NC, perm position. I talked to my recruiter at CCTC because I am hoping to travel in the summer. She said that contracts are way down unless you are open to location and shift. Seems like Texas and Arizona had a lot of contracts. A few in California but not many. Who do you travel with? I would definetly be trying to get something lined up for the end of May. All of hospitals, at least in Raleigh, have hiring freeze in place until mid year. good luck!

Thats so interesting your from nc, b/c I'm from the raleigh area too. I worked at Duke for six years. I started traveling last november and the market has taken a huge nose dive since then. I had three interviews last year for jobs two months before i even started and now I have nothing yet. So I would not recommend traveling right now. However I guess that it depends on the situation that your in. Thanks for the info on texas and arizona. Something is better than nothing!!! Well keep me informed. I would love to know whats going on with other people.. Take care..

[eriksoln, BSN, RN]

In WA, a lot of hospitals are getting away from travelers and taking on more staff. Some are playing games, trying to get their travelers to become staff.