Travel nursing exper.

[bcs2014]

I have some questions, I'm researching travel nursing agency work experience expectations. I'm returning this Summer to complete my RN and gain med surg. experience. I'm an LPN w/ 3 yrs experience mostly in LTC/Rehab. I am a good, conscientious, hardworking nurse. I have heard that the agencies/hospitals expect you to hit the ground running. I'm not the fastest learner nor the slowest, I'm in the middle. I enjoy new challenges, don't like the same old routine. I enjoy a fast pace up to a point that I can manage.

Please advise me on what to expect, in terms of employer expectations, pt. to nurse rations's, work loads etc. Thank You!

[NedRN]

Workload is going to be the same as the expectations on regular staff, you just won't get the same level of orientation. Fast adaptation is a requirement (hit the ground running) and you are not expected to be "learning" on an assignment but to have complete command of your specialty.