JupiterRN

I've been doing 'seasonal' nursing in Arizona for the last 3 years. I like the seasonal work relationship because I don't feel like I have to be a lawyer in reading all the fine print of a "contract" and the seemingly adversarial relationship with agencies/recruiters. With seasonal nursing, I am a hospital employee and with the exception of fringe benefits, I'm treated the same as the regular staff. Instead of fringe benefits, my base rate is proportionally higher. Simple. But....I work in Yuma and I'm ready to slit my wrists because its such a boring town. (sorry Yumans). I've not found very many hospitals with a seasonal program. So I've decided to start traditional "Travel Nursing" I've read several recent pages here on AN regarding getting started with Travel Nursing, and what's come through pretty steadily is that its the relationship with the individual recruiter that's most important. So what's the best way to find a good, trustworthy recruiter? Do I send my resume first, or do I call and just verbally describe my experience & travel assignment goals? If every agency has several recruiters, do I ask to talk to every one of them to see who I gel with? I've spoken with only one recruiter so far - I felt like I was talking to one of those talking computers, pretty much zip for personality. If I send my resume, do I have to worry that it'll be blasted everywhere imaginable on the internet? What should I be on the lookout for in finding a good recruiter? Thanks in advance, I really like to get started on the right foot.....

Anyone have any recent experience [good or bad] in seasonal / travel jobs in Arizona. I've been working in Yuma for the last two seasons. The job is great, the people really great, Yuma - well, not so much... Not a bad place...just DUUULLLLLLL. I like the Arizona climate in the winter. Would love to be in the Flagstaff / Sedona area much more than the Yuma area but the Yuma job is so good that I don't want to give it up unless I'm confident about another place. Anybody have any Arizona experience that you're willing to share? I sure would appreciate any good advice. I am a tele nurse looking for same. I only know Epic. I'm looking ahead for next winter season, not this summer. BTW, if anyone wants info about Yuma, I can help.

Looking at a seasonal RN job at Yuma Regional Medical Center. It would be my first travel job, I have 1 year of experience which is what they require. The job is in Tower 2 Telemetry unit, I like nights. Anybody work seasonally here? What is the patient load? How is the patient acuity? How were you treated as a seasonal worker by management & staff? Is the workload reasonable? Thank you!