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Access does pay low. I worked a contract with them in Jacksonville, FL at Memorial Medical Center (a hell hole). I had some ethical issues with my OR assignment and was not backed at all by them. I ended my contract so I would not loose my license and they expected me to reimburse them for my contract.:lol_hitti

I work for a division of American Mobile--Preferred Healthcare...THEY SUCK! It is as if I have to pay them to work for them. My check this past week was for $111.49--40 hours worked. They charged me a $300 "security deposit" for an extra bedroom, as well as $180/month extra, they doubled what I was quoted by the recruiter for domestic partner coverage on the EPO insurance, the complex I was placed in to live here in New Orleans requires a non-refundable $500 pet deposit per pet and Preferred charges another $250 pet deposit! The furniture...chepaest of the cheap, I can feel the springs in the mattress and the sofa and chair are old and stained. The apartment needs many repairs including a door frame that is busted...no response, they use the excuse "we need to investigate". I have been here 8 weeks...no response. There is a gated and a covered parking area, the agency says they don't pay for secured parking, I have to park 3-4 blocks away on a good day. Earlier this week, there was an eviction notice placed on my door, Preferred claims it was a clerical error, the complex says they were not paid. I have done agency off and on since 1988, I have been an RN for 28+ years and have never worked for an agency that treats their nurses like this! I have had great experiences with MSN, Access, Fastaff (US Nursing), Priority, and Advantage. STAY AWAY FROM AMN OR PREFERRED! You can try to reason with them until you are blue in the face:eek: and get nowhere. I plan on jumping ship this week and taking another assignment with a more reliable agency that respects their nurses.

I am currently on an assignment in New Orleans with Preferred and am not happy. First of all, they pay is much lower than other travelers working on the same unit. Secondly, they will charge you for everything, unlike alot of other companies. Not everything was disclosed to me in my contract. I asked for a 2 BR apt. I am being charged a $300 "security" deposit for the extra bedroom in addition to a $180/month rental fee. In addition, the complex they have contracted with charges a $500 per pet, pet deposit in addition to a $250 pet deposit for Preferred. I was also quoted on price for domestic partner coverage insurance and was charged nearly double that amount on my check. I would advise anyone who is considering working for this company to do your research...there are better companies out there who will support their nurses, listen to your needs without having to "investigate" everything you call them about and also will pay you much better. NEVER AGAIN will I take an assignment with this company!