I'm a nurse, I'd like to travel. what's the best company?

Question

anyone know a good travel nurse recruiter? I hear that's the most important part....

Answer 1

A rich and handsome patient. ;-)

Answer 2

I traveled with Cross Country Trav Corp for 3 years, they have a very large data base for jobs, I had made a list of places I had wanted to visit and was able to check them all off. They take care of their nurses, they are very competitive and if you tell them that other company is offering more money or better deal they will match it to keep you. It's a well known truth that their housing is the best in the industry, always close to work and in a safe neighbourhood. And you want that... There are some companies that will show you a package deal that looks very appealing and then put you up in an unsafe place to save some bucks. I had met a fellow traveler that had to end the contract for that reason. Most of the big companies are a safe bet, all the small companies could be good but why take a chance. Also when you have an issue with the hospital CCTC sticks with you. Some of the small companies will not because to them it's more imp to keep the door open to the hospital then take your side.

In conclusion, I think any of the big travel giants are a good start and then when you know the in's and out's of the trade try a smaller company.

Answer 3

www.usajobs.gov

This is the website for federal jobs - including nurses for positions in foreign countries. From experience, I can tell you that working for the U.S. gov't while living abroad gives you more options. The pay is good, hours dependable and you'll have a chance to live and travel everywhere.

Just remember, there is a thorough background check going back 15 yrs.
Good luck...

Answer 4

A cruise line or the military would be better able to direct you to their hiring agencies. You could start there (although the military would tell you to go to their recruiting office.

I bet one of the local colleges could help you too. Check with their guidance offices especially colleges that offer nursing programs.

Lastly you could check with Doctors without borders for volunteer basis nursing - you'd get the travel you're looking for, but I don't think it's a pay thing.

Answer 5

I would not know a name but a Personal Assistance agency in your area could put you with a patient that travels. It would be a 1:1 work environment, travel expenses would be paid and these agencies tend to pay at a higer rate that typical

Answer 6

Flying Doctors; Andamooka, Australia.

Answer 7

I used to work for the MHA Group. Use the RNDemand company or AMN has traveling nurses. They are payed very good.

Answer 8

I don't know what's up with all these military people on here.

I've heard Cross Country is ok, and since they're big there are a lot of different places to go.

Travelers I've talked to seem to LOVE Aureus.

I've heard some bad things about Favorite.

Answer 9

I traveled with Surgical Associated Services out of Denver, Colorado. They are a very good company, and take care of there staff well.

Answer 10

check with govt consumer agencies for complaints find those not listed.
ask some major hospitals or places you' d like to work who they use.
had a friend signed up moved then found out he signed some fine print to work all usually 12 hour second and graveyard he saw a mostly a pillow when he'd hoped to see the world.
disaster.
read the fine print.

Answer 11

Be a traveling nurses. Get online or look in the back of the nursing magazines. Go to an employement agency, they can refer several. You need to explore your options. See what you want and then find an agency that can offer it to you.