i think that an agency can help, but these days, agency work can be limited. i think it is more important to develop multiple streams of income using your nursing skills. these are some of the things that have worked for me. 1) i sell a product that helps to lower cholesterol. 2) i am a cpr instructor. 3) i network with other nurses and health care professional, as a result, i have had income opportunities that i would have never known about otherwise. for example, i once taught medication administration techniques to daycare owners. i found out about that opportunity thru a network contact. i think that many nurses need to think outside the box. we have skills and expertise that is in demand. if we learn to market them and let others know what we do, it may help us to earn greater income than we can imagine. if you ever need any further help, feel free to contact me. aaron