Ms. J

As Ned suggested, American Mobile aka Favorite Healthcare Staffing.

1. Always keep a "permanent" residence, especially if you have a compact state license. If you have a compact state license there are two benefits. First, you do not have to pay another compact state for licensure by endorsement and second, this is how "most" agencies will qualify you to use your compact license to work in another compact state free of charge. 2. As far as your experience goes, always be honest and fill out the agency skills assessment checklist accurately. Let your recruiter(s) know exactly what you are looking for. Tailor your assignment so that is about you, not the assignment. Always ask for an interview with the unit manager of the facility if you are selected. This way you can obtain a clear understanding of what is expected of you. During your conversation try to "flip the script" and always do the interviewing. Don't be fooled into thinking that you are the interviewee. Organizations know your value and if they are relying on agency/travel nurses they do really need you and your expertise. 3. Yes, recruiters work with RT, PT, OT, Radiology Techs, OR Techs, and even Surgical Instrument Sterilization specialists. Make your needs known and your recruiter will search for a facility that requires both of you. If that cannot happen they can search for adjacent facilities so that the two of you might even be able to stay at the same hotel together. 4. Yes, always let your preferred schedule be known. You will be asked what shift(s) you are looking for. 5. It all depends on the facility's need. Ask about the possibility for overtime. I worked 72-80 hours/week for about 4 months and in that situation the answer was an astounding YES! 6. Be careful in seeking others to mentor you as a traveler. Travelers are hired for their ability to hit the ground running with minimal assistance. In most instances, I have been the source of education and information for organizations for which I have traveled to. When you arrive at a facility as a traveler, staff members are quite aware that you are being paid more money. More often than not they are very envious. I would advise you to get as much experience as you can while you are rooted; before you start traveling.