Travel Companies to Reccomend?

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Hello all! I am wondering if anyone has ever worked for Readylink? Also, I looked over past forums, and can't find mention of any names of companies to go with or avoid. Would love if everyone chipped in what good and bad companies they have delt with:) TY

Specializes in ER-Adult and Peds, also ICU.
Does anyone have any experience with Nursefinders and/or Maxim?

Let me tell you I have worked for Maxim for 5 years and they just screwed me really bad. I have never recieved the bonuses you are supposed to get and never complained. I have taken shifts 2 hours after working a 12 hour ER shift when I got off because they were desperate. I worked a Hospice pt. for them b/c they had no one. It was 23 hours before they found some body. I did them favors that would blow your mind, and now they stab me in the back. They will lie to you, schedule you for shifts and not tell you until they call and ask why you are not there. What else can I say. They Suck!!!:angryfire

TBH

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TiredBraveHeart

If something terrible happened that is causing you to be so irate at Maxim I hope that you reconsider traveling with Travel Max and whether you want to stay with them. A couple of days ago you seemed all right with the idea of doing your first travel assignment with this bunch. Now you're mad. There's a big difference between disorganized and backstabbing. With all the problems you are experiencing right now you don't need to be dealing with people who don't respect you. Just surprised at the sudden turn in your perspective. I hope things work out for you. Some of us are worried about you and your family and hope that as much as can go smoothly, does so. Do whatever you need to do to feel more comfortable so that you can deal with your life circumstances. And shame on those people at Maxim for treating you badly!

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Specializes in CCU, MICU, SICU, TELE, MED/SURG.

Carliotter3, tiredbraveheart was talking about Maxim. She is traveling with travel max, not Maxim. They are two different and separate entities. I have dealt with Maxim and I can say they stink! However, I never had to deal with Travel Max.

Good Luck tiredbraveheart, I'm already praying for you and your family.

Hang tight.

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hotomalis

Aware that Travel Max is a separate division under the Maxim umbrella. Maxim has many divisions and they will and do communicate with each other concerning employees. Have received recruiting material from 3 different divisions, including the travel division, from the same address. They use their names interchangeably, like some other companies do. Even the website changes and is not consistent.

Still, when an employee is having problems, their employers should be considerate, rather than making it harder for that person. Builds up employee good will. The reverse is also true.

Hoping that all works out for the better.

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Specializes in CCU, MICU, SICU, TELE, MED/SURG.

Oh! I didn't know they were the same entity. I know the building where they are has several bussineses and they are all different entities. For example, there is an online university (Albertus Magnus) there, there is also a real estate agency as well as an insurance company. There is about 20+ floors in that building so, can there be another company in there?

Anyway, I think tiredbraveheart should hear about this because I believe she is under the impression they are 2 separate entities. Let's pm her.

Thanks!

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Specializes in CCU, MICU, SICU, TELE, MED/SURG.

Hi:

You need to read the posting from Carliotter3. Aparently they are the same company. You need to be aware of who you are traveling with. Someone had a post for hypodermic highway 2007. Look into who is best to travel with. Good luck tiredbraveheart. I'm still praying for you and your family.

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Specializes in ER-Adult and Peds, also ICU.

Thanks you guys. I appreciate the prayers. NIP was going to place me in AZ. But because MAxim decided that after 5 yrs emplaoyment that b/c I did not come and fill out their forms first.lol That they won't give me any assignments until I work for somone else for several months. It was a compete slap in the face. Now NIP sent me an I'm sorry that we can't place you until you work per diem in an ER for at least 2 months. So I can't get my daughter to Arizona. I am so afraid for her. Nova Pro is trying to place me arround St. Louis, Mo. Home of the CardinalsSorry not relevant but need something to smile about. I guess I will have to take that and hope my daughter can hold on for another 13 weeks. Then NIP can place me. By the way Maxim and Travel Max and the others are all owned by the same company. Kind of like CCTC and Nova Pro. I just keep praying that Catie will make it.

Thanks,

TBH

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Specializes in CCU, MICU, SICU, TELE, MED/SURG.

keep trying tiredbraveheart. Remember there are several agencies out there. Check out this list:

http://www.highwayhypodermics.com/travel_nursing_companies.htm

Scroll all the way to the bottom and you'll have all the companies listed and rated by the number of hypodermic needles. Check out every single one of those. I bought the book and it said to apply to several companies in case one agency did not have the contract you wanted. Stay strong!

My prayers are with you, your family and especially Katie!:redbeathe

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I would never go with an agency that did not provide free, private, furnished housing. They also need to provide utilities, housewares, linens, microwave, TV, paid travel to and from the assignment, and so on.

Most companies do provide these things.

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Specializes in PICU.

I am relatively new to travel nursing. I took a local assignment with americanmobile and so far my recruiter has been great and the housing has been very nice. This particular hospital I am at is not that great, but then again I didn't really ask the right questions of the nurse manager before I accepted. I also want to know what company pays for Tv and provides housewares and linen... I haven't found any that provide more than private housing and basic utilities. Thanks

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Don't forget about benefits - these are very important these days - the companies I talked to recently have day 1 benefits paid for by the company!!

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Specializes in L & D.

Has anyone worked for Unlimited MedSearch, or Unlimited Nurse Search (I think they are the same)? I got email from Unlimited Med Search. Everything seems too good to be true.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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