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I am going to start travel nursing soon. Which is a good company? RN network? Faststaff? HRN? Cross Country? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in MS/ONC/GYN.
I am going to start travel nursing soon. Which is a good company? RN network? Faststaff? HRN? Cross Country? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Im with Cross Country, they are 1st timer friendly. It can be challenging to get that first contract. After that it gets much easier. Im also with Cirrus Medical Staffing. I think you should be with at least two for more options.

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There's a great resource at travel nursing blogs where you can rate companies and see others' ratings.

http://travelnursingblogs.com/travel-nurse-company-ratings/

Healthcare Travelbook also has one: http://www.healthcaretravelbook.com/reviews/category/5

I am going to start travel nursing soon. Which is a good company? RN network? Faststaff? HRN? Cross Country? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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If you are an NP, Barton Associates is a great locum tenens agency. They place NPs in positions all over the country and will help with any licensing or credentialing for free. Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Jobs | Barton Associates

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Nothing in the world is free Ben.. Whats the catch, $40/HR jobs, crappy facilities, sorry housing?? How many contracts have you worked for Barton Associates?

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thank you so much for your information!

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Thanks!

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Specializes in Neuro, Critical Care.

I used cross country as a first time traveler! I had a great recruiter, which makes all the difference. They were good to me...traveling is always tough the first time as there are so many rules and things to remember. You really have to be grounded in your skills.

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I am a new traveler. I love it! My experience has been nothing but awesome!!! Email me for more details. I can give you my recruiter's name. She's really cool and is A LOT more helpful than others I have talked with. My email is [email protected] :-)

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Specializes in ER and case management.

Find a great recruiter, the company..eh.. they all offer more or less the same thing- its all just structured differently-ends up the same. Some are national, some more local. BUT a recruiter that remembers you exist, that lends an ear just so you can vent for a few minutes is priceless. The more loyalty you show them, the more they'll show you. I know some nurses who hop from company to company or register with 4 or 5 companies. Number 1 - all those tests and references- yuck, but then they also complain about the assignments and that is why they hop. I stay with my guy and he gets me great assignments. Good luck.

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Find someone you trust and have a connection with. That will make or break it. When you face adversity (which you will at some point during an assignment) your recruiters response/actions will be what keeps/pushes you away from the company.

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Good advice

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