I accepted a verbal contract with American Mobile nursing agency but this is my first time into travel nursing. I didn't do my research about traveling nursing. I want to cancel and now I found out that i cannot change my mind because a verbal contract is legally binding, The company is only offer $250 travel reimbursement, no sign on bonus at the end of assight. What can I do? I need aadviceASAP.
"I did a quick verbal agreement for an assignment in the lower 48 a month ago before driving 4500 miles to Alaska (Keep in mind-a month). I cannot fly back now and make the assignment on time-I have a crazy cold and strep. To beat it all, the company just emailed me a weeks worth of work to do by this Friday, and I am in AK and they sent it just before they left for the weekend and for Memorial Day. 1) I don't have all the things to send them. 2) I am sick as crap. 3) I have 2 ICU tests that I just received and couldn't log in and they were out of the office for the 3 day weekend. 4) My MD's office is closed for the week (he needs to sign a medical release). 5) Still need a urine test. There are a few other things to do that I can't. They could have sent this a lot earlier. But, I JUST received it. I contacted my friend at the assignment to check if they needed travelers. No interview. Hospital just notified the agency last month-So, I did 95% of the work. They knew my plans and could have sent me the info weeks ago. And yes...It's with the company already spoken of.
Sorry for the rant, but I was just wondering if I could just dump the assignment and use my other company without penalties. I got the job myself from traveling there before. I haven't seen nor signed anything...Have not heard about insurance or ANYTHING, except that they want me for 13 wks. They have not even given me details about housing or who they use...It's a big city with A LOT of bad areas! I want to feel comfortable.
Again, any info would be greatly appreciated!" Aloha-J
It is difficult to enforce a written contract, much less a verbal one. Given the fact that you cannot perform anyway (meet the start date), I think any contract has been breached already. Do what you need to do. American Mobile might blacklist you, but does it matter? But do try not to burn any bridges. Explain the impediments to starting this contract (illness, lack of physical clearance, and timely drug screen) and ask to try again in the future.
The exact thing happened to me...I was told I accepted a verbal contract with Kaiser through AMN just because the recruiter discussed pay and location with me. I was told it was a verbal contract and I could not back out...if I did, I would be banned from working with Kaiser, AMN, and their affiliated companies. The director of AMN even called me. To make a long story short, I still receive calls and e-mails every week from AMN recruiters begging me to work with them. I also did some PRN work at Kaiser in the Bay Area...don't sweat it. Move on!
pincush23
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"I did a quick verbal agreement for an assignment in the lower 48 a month ago before driving 4500 miles to Alaska (Keep in mind-a month). I cannot fly back now and make the assignment on time-I have a crazy cold and strep. To beat it all, the company just emailed me a weeks worth of work to do by this Friday, and I am in AK and they sent it just before they left for the weekend and for Memorial Day. 1) I don't have all the things to send them. 2) I am sick as crap. 3) I have 2 ICU tests that I just received and couldn't log in and they were out of the office for the 3 day weekend. 4) My MD's office is closed for the week (he needs to sign a medical release). 5) Still need a urine test. There are a few other things to do that I can't. They could have sent this a lot earlier. But, I JUST received it. I contacted my friend at the assignment to check if they needed travelers. No interview. Hospital just notified the agency last month-So, I did 95% of the work. They knew my plans and could have sent me the info weeks ago. And yes...It's with the company already spoken of.
Sorry for the rant, but I was just wondering if I could just dump the assignment and use my other company without penalties. I got the job myself from traveling there before. I haven't seen nor signed anything...Have not heard about insurance or ANYTHING, except that they want me for 13 wks. They have not even given me details about housing or who they use...It's a big city with A LOT of bad areas! I want to feel comfortable.
Again, any info would be greatly appreciated!" Aloha-J