kat440

I didn't think it was that hard. Go get fingerprinted... pay some $$... wait while they do a background check. But then again, I've never tried to get a license anywhere else. I knew it was going to take some time so I made sure I did it with plenty of time to spare.

Have been considering travel nursing for years. I think this year may be the one. Am considering traveling to Florida. Am trying to do my homework so as to be as informed as possible, but the more I research, the more discouraging news I uncover. Which agency? There is the top 10 list, yes, but it seems that for every good company, there are also bad reviews to be found - and vice versa. Not sure if this is the work of saboteurs from other companies, recruiters, or what but I have to tell you, it can really make a nurse re-think taking this big leap into unknown and uncertain territory. It's hard enough not knowing what you're getting yourself into, but not knowing who you can trust, who's for real, and who's a wolf in disguise is very frustrating. I know I need to find a good agency and hopefully this agency offers positions in the field/area I am searching for. Also need to find a good recruiter. Well, still not quite sure how to go about that one. The person offering up the info may very well be a recruiter. Sigh. I'll keep researching but can't help feeling as though I'm just going to have to take a blind leap of faith and hope everything works out for the best. Get everything in writing - got that one but sounds like even that's no guarantee. Not sure what I'm asking for here, but if anyone's interested, I'm looking for a position/"good" agency/"good" recruiter/"good" hospital in southern Florida. My specialty (and the position I am seeking) is in the OR where I have worked for over 8 years. I am a 34 year old female. Florida is the only other state I have a license in currently and I am hoping to go for the winter. I've also read how horrible the hospitals treat their nurses down in Florida (with 1 or 2 exceptions)... another discouraging discovery. Does anyone have a good Florida travel experience to share? I could really use one right about now. Also, anyone know what is the current pay rate for Florida nurses? I'd like to not get taken advantage of. Thank you in advance. :-) Kat

Can I have names/recruiter names of these "smaller" companies??!! Please? :-) PM me if you do not wish to post. Thanks, Kat

bsn_dec_2006: could you let me know who your recruiter was or the name of a good one with that company? i am new also and have heard how important having a good recruiter is. i've already heard cirrus is a good company. thanks, kat

naskippy- Me too, me too! :-) I am also interested in traveling and would like your suggestion on good agents/agencies to work with. And I am also a new comer to all nurses and cannot sent private messages yet... could you pm me instead? Thanks! Kat