storknurse

I just left NursesRx for another company. In my experience, they have a high turnover rate with their recruiters. In the first 2 years I traveled with them, I had 3 recruiters, one of which never told me she was leaving. My third, and final recruiter, pushed me to my limit. Does not return phone calls in a timely manner and I had to pass up on a few good contracts because of this. I even had to extend for an extra month because she was dragging her feet trying to find me assignments...and then after I went with another company, she called to tell me that I couldnt get my pet deposit back because their was dog hair on my furniture and it had to be reupulstered...such BS. But 6 mos later, I gave her the benefit of the doubt, and again still the same story. As far as Im concerned, NursesRX will have one less traveler. You may have better luck with another recruiter. Good luck!

Great advice for new traveling nurses, but I also wanted to add a few tips. #1: Have more than one recruiter. There are several companies who only have accounts (hospitals) in specific parts of the country. Also you increase your negotiating power by knowing what is out there. Yes!!!-Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate!!!! These companies need us!! And some recruiters are like used car salesmen, they may try to take advantage of you if you let them. I had one recruiter tell me that I had to pay $90/mos for my washer/dryer in my apt. But when I called the facility I was told it was included in the rent. Needless to say, I wasnt charged with that fee. #2: Make it clear to your recruiter that they are not to send your file to any hospital without your explicit verbal consent. I have had managers call me from various hospitals stating they received my file, and I had not even heard of the job. It only makes you look unprofessional. Then my suggestion is to leave that recruiter and/or company. Ive been traveling for about 2 1/2 years now and I have had the time of my life. Up and downs of course, but well worth it. This is a business though, and you have to put your business hat on when looking for a position. And despite 2 1/2 years of doing this, im still learning!!!