V.A. Travel Program

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Has anyone done this? Did you like it? was work consistant? How did it work?

Did you like V A Better then regular contract outside companies?

What are comparable rates?

I have Med/surg right now, but wanting more out of my life and jobs are very tight in the city here.

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Specializes in Paramedic,ER, House Supervisor, OR, CVOR.

I have not tried a VA contract yet. May in the future. Know an ER nurse who has done several and is currently on an Island in the Caribbean. Met her while in Denver. She reports pros and cons. Currently the pros win out for her. When I am more flexible with my travel needs I will definitely look into it more.

Rod

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I know a TON of people that work with the VA Travel Corps as well as regular agencies that hold Federal Contracts. The VA system is great, just be prepared to wait a long time for them to process your credentialing.

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Specializes in labor and delivery.

I havent worked in a VA hospital, but I did at an Army Medical Center and yea be prepared for some frustration in dealing with the P85 form needed to get military clearance. Especially if you've had any "bumps" in the road with legal troubles.:uhoh3:

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Already work in the system but not travel, wanting to transfer to travel. IS the work still steady at this time> The recruiter would not say yes or no. Like is this FT work or PT with lots of downtime. Anyone answer?

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