New to traveling

[Archerchic]

Hi everyone,

I recently signed up with a travel coumpany to travel in the ER. I have 16 months experience and have my ACLS and PALS certification. I have having problems finding my first travel assignment. I am not picky and would go to any state. Did any of you have trouble finding your first assignment. My agent said I did not have enough experience.

[StephieRN_1216]

I think you need a new agency! Do a search and see, ER nurses are in need and I've seen people travel with less experience than 16 months. Although you may not have an ABUNDANCE of opportunities, it sounds to me that your recruiter/company is not trying very hard or may just not have access to the jobs.

Who are you with? Have you put your application in with more than one company? This is the reason you have to apply with several, to open your options up.

[79Tango]

There are a bunch of companies recruiting ER for the Indian Reservations right now.. They will take 12months experience with BLS/ACLS/PALS and can usually start you within 2 weeks.

[StephieRN_1216]

Tango do you know which companies specifically are good to go with for the Indian Health Hospitals? I've looked around and can't find any

[79Tango]

There's one specifically that I would recommend but not out in public.. Send me your contact info or resume and I'll hook you up. I know for a fact there is ER, PEDS & Clinic in AZ. Most of them are out in the middle of nowhere but they do have the needs.

[AppleRN4]

Most companies only require a yr experience, but the real question is are you ready to work in an ER with 16 months experience? I've found ER nurses to be blunt, direct, and assertive when you fail to meet their expectations.

If you want to get a job fast, go with a big company like American Mobile; they usually have more assignments vs smaller companies. I hated my recruiter there, but the money & location was good.

Good luck