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  1. Travel Nursing <6 Months!

    ChrisMMS replied to calidreamin's topic in Travel

    Hi! Recruiter here and my answers to your questions have been posted below, I hope they are of some help to you. 1) My tips to you when choosing a company is decide what you are needing from a travel...

  2. Liquid Agents VS Medical Solutions

    ChrisMMS replied to Sabr's topic in Travel

    Recruiter here. Since you are wanting a mid December start I would explore your options to ensure that you are finding an assignment that you will be successful in. However, one note of caution is...

  3. What exactly does "recent experience" mean?

    ChrisMMS replied to Nuru's topic in Travel

    That might work with Faststaff since they specialize in crisis or emergency rates. For other vendors like Medefis, Parallon, PPR, etc. they are going to want more recent experience and are going to be...

  4. Canceled Contract

    ChrisMMS replied to nja06's topic in Travel

    Hello Nja06, Recruiter here so my information is based from a recruiter/agency instead of a nurses. The contract that you sign might not have anything to do with the facility actually because they...

  5. Choosing the Right First Assignment

    ChrisMMS replied to jamiemoney88's topic in Travel

    Hell Jamiemoney88, NedRn is correct that you should try to find an assignment that would be easy for your first one to get your feet wet and get a total feel for traveling. For MN if it is at the...

  6. Travel nursing companies

    ChrisMMS replied to sharma005's topic in Travel

    Hello sharma005, Recruiter here. I've listed my advice and thoughts on starting traveling below. 1) Company - This is going to vary based on what you are wanting out of your travel assignment since...

  7. OR travel nurses

    ChrisMMS replied to guest655229's topic in Travel

    Hello dchicurn, I'm not a nurse, but actually a recruiter. Your extensive experience as a nurse and a traveler is going to make it easier for facilities to take a chance on you with your recent 1...

  8. How much weekly pay should I aim for?

    ChrisMMS replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel

    Hello Jerrylundergard, It's going to be dependent on the area you are working on, but the example you give is going to be well above average for most states. As long as the housing that is provided is...

  9. Application submitted and ...nothing?

    ChrisMMS replied to gabulldawg's topic in Travel

    Not a nurse so my answers are going to be from the perspective of a recruiter. 1) Depending on how much experience you have it can take a variable amount of time to secure your first contract because...

  10. SO jobs?

    ChrisMMS replied to raygunn_viola's topic in Travel

    It's going to vary based on the company, but I started out of the gate with no recruiting experience. I did have a medical background as a Lab Tech, but it didn't really apply to travel nursing. I...

  11. SO jobs?

    ChrisMMS replied to raygunn_viola's topic in Travel

    Transcriber - Generally work from home and you are paid per project you complete so if you are able to type quickly and accurately it can be lucrative. Take media documents from court, medical...

  12. New to travel

    ChrisMMS replied to ICUnicole's topic in Travel

    Hello ICUnicole, Recruiter here and you'll be able to find a lot of the answers to your questions in the forum here. I've provided some general answers to your questions below. 1) If you can get a...

  13. Agencies in the Pacific Northwest

    ChrisMMS replied to Capsaicin`'s topic in Travel

    From a recruiting standpoint I see a lot of contracts for your specialty in Yakima, Seattle, Kennewick, and Topmemberh with a variety of different hospitals in these areas, but the same health system....

  14. LPN travel jobs

    ChrisMMS replied to Njkel82's topic in Travel

    Hello Njkel82, I'm sorry to hear about your current circumstances, I've provided answers to your questions below as well as some general advice I provide all my travelers. 1) Pay is established based...

  15. Georgia to Florida compact license?

    ChrisMMS replied to Bel-AirBritt's topic in Travel

    GA and FL are both compact states. Current Compact States: ID, MT, WY, UT, AZ, CO, NM, TX, OK, NE, SD, ND, IA, MO, AR, WI, MS, TN, KY, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, MD, DE, NH, ME. States joining in 2019:...

  16. What are my chances?

    ChrisMMS replied to Ms_Interpret's topic in Travel

    As NedRN has mentioned I would be cautious with this agency who is so quick to on board you. I've never seen anyone get placed who has been out of the field for more than 2 years, but i wouldn't say...

  17. I want to be a travel nurse. Advise?

    ChrisMMS replied to blackberry74's topic in Travel

    Hello Blackberry74, ASN, RN, As others have mentioned if Med/Surg is the specialty you enjoy most, you should stay in there. However, if you are focused solely on making the most money possible a more...

  18. Rude recruiter but good contract

    ChrisMMS replied to jm0813's topic in Travel

    Hello Janicemmedina, I'm not sure how it works with AMN, but with our agency is a nurse calls in and request a different recruiter give them someone else to work with. It's never been a very difficult...

  19. Need Help. Is this a reasonable travel pay package?

    ChrisMMS replied to NurseK94's topic in Travel

    Hello NurseK94, As NedRN has stated it's in your best interest to work with multiple travel agencies to see which one has the "best" offer for you. Unless this is a kaiser facility there should be a...

  20. Traveling Couples?

    ChrisMMS replied to Jace_b7's topic in Travel

    Hello Jace b7, Recruiter here, what you are wanting to accomplish is very doable and thousands of nurses are currently doing it as well. 1) As NedRN has stated it'll be wise to get at least 2 years...

  21. Changing specialties while travel nursing

    ChrisMMS replied to VegRN723's topic in Travel

    Hello VegRN723, When you are trying to switch specialties in a lateral or upward movement it can be very difficult because they are not going to have the appropriate time to train travelers. There...

  22. Researching Hospitals Before Signing Contracts

    ChrisMMS replied to infinitynotzero's topic in Travel

    NedRN is correct when they state that working with an honest recruiter that communicates well with you is going to help you navigate through these situations. At the end of the day we as recruiters...

  23. Travel nurses would you agree to this for housing

    ChrisMMS replied to jsoto958's topic in Travel

    Not a travel nurse, but a recruiter. I would say this would be very appealing to travel nurses because it is a private home and it is owned by another traveler so there is more of a sense of a...

  24. New travel nurse

    ChrisMMS replied to ggiusto's topic in Travel

    The excitement o visiting brownsville, TX I laughed out loud when I saw you say this, someone is an experienced traveler. @ggiusto Recruiter here and i've posted my personal experience/tips for...

  25. Travel IP Positions

    ChrisMMS replied to Whitley86's topic in Travel

    Hello Whitley86, from my experience on the recruiter side the Infection Preventionist/Control market in the travel world is very dry. The jobs for this specialty are far and few between and often have...