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Thanks NedRN. I couldn't agree more and have already expressed to the recruiters I've talked to that a great first experience is my top priority. I am hoping to make travel a long term career and know how important first impressions are. Its overwhelming from where I stand right now, all the ins and outs are somewhat intimidating. I guess I won't know what a good business relationship looks like until I have experienced some travel assignments. I'm trying to be as savvy as possible to avoid the most obvious pitfalls. Thanks so much for the time and advice you've given to this forum!

So you typically have a good understanding of the compensation package before the recruiter submits you for an assignment? I'm trying to understand how one negotiates with several agencies to secure the best possible package. Are you candid about the fact that you're talking to several recruiters? At the risk of sounding cynical, how likely is it that your recruiter might submit you without express permission to "secure" you as the offered traveler? I might be over thinking this. It wouldn't be the first time : )

I'm in the process of signing up with a few agencies for my first foray into travel nursing. I understand the advantage of working with a few recruiters but wonder how one avoids being submitted by multiple recruiters for the same assignment. How does this work with companies like American Mobile which have many subsidiaries? What happens if you are inadvertently submitted by two different agencies? Thanks so much for all the sage advice given on this forum!

Thanks NedRN! I have been on staff since before the ACA, just did a quick search and got a little sticker shock! I notice that the exchange website is quoting rates specific to a geographical area. How does this work for the traveler who may require health care services away from home? I realize that you're not an insurance agent, just wondering if you would care to share your view as a consumer? (always a more valuable insight in my opinion!)

I am wondering if anyone can comment on the quality of agency provided health insurance? It appears as though many agencies offer health insurance at a reasonable rate, yet I have seen many posts suggesting that travelers often purchase their own policies. In general do you find the policies offered to travelers through an agency to be insufficient? I will be requiring single coverage only.