Best Advice for Nurses Working Crisis Contracts – Save Money
This article was provided by GO Healthcare. SAVE MONEY!!!! That’s my advice for right now. Let me first say, your sacrifice by working in the front lines of this pandemic is priceless. You deserve the crisis pay rates for working the grueling long hours, for the emotional, physical, and mental drain, for the constant movement of traveling from city to city and working in chaotic, often understaffed COVID units. Crisis Contracts: Pay Packages Increases The COVID pandemic has continued to cause healthcare provider shortages in almost every state of our country. Because of this, normal travel nursing pay packages are seen…
Navigating CNA Travel: Contracts, Earnings, and Interview Questions
The following is a Guest Post via Michelle Lane As part of my “Top 10 Most Important List”, I wanted to share my checklist of Interview questions for the Travel CNA and help you on your way to a successful Travel CNA contract. Questions to ask during the interview (You can use these answers to compare to what you were told by the recruiter, and then let them know what you were told by the interviewer). You would be surprised how information can be different. I know I wouldn’t be happy if I was told by my recruiter that I…
Breaking up with the Contract
Breaking up can be hard to do As a travel nurse, you need to pay close attention to your contracts and agreements. The employer is making a promise to furnish you with work and wages and in return, you promise to serve the patients in need. Although not every situation is ideal, the vast majority of hospitals and agencies are committed to providing the best care to their patients. This means proper staffing and planning for the necessary resources. While healthcare needs are not always predictable, a genuine effort is made to ensure nurses are available to care for the…
My Travel Nurse Contract was Canceled. Now What?
My contract was canceled!! Wow, what do I do now? What are my legal safeguards? There are a multitude of reasons that a travel nurse contract can/will be canceled. This is a scenario that you must prepare for as a Travel Nurse. It happens. Most agencies have an ‘at will’ employment clause. If you don’t know what this means, I suggest that you do some research. In a nutshell, it means that the contract can be canceled at any time for any reason with no recompenses on the Travel Nurse side. The unfortunate part of a contract cancellation is that…
Why Take a Contract at Indian Health Services (IHS) Facility?
This article provided by: AB Staffing Solutions Are you ready to advance your nursing career? Do you desire to travel in a different part of the country every few months? Are you wanting more time to enjoy outdoor activities? Consider taking a travel contract at an Indian Health Services (IHS) Facility. IHS serves more than 560 federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native tribes, approximately 1.9 million people, throughout the United States. With over 300 hospitals and clinics nationwide, travel nurses and other medical professionals have the opportunity to work in diverse settings and specialties. A federally funded agency within…
Everything You Need to Know About Contract Extensions
Photo by Eleonora Patricola on Unsplash This article provided by: PPR Travel Nursing When your 13 weeks are almost up, sometimes your assignment will give you the option to extend your contract. This is a big compliment, as it means you are a great fit for the hospital. For a travel nurse, contract extensions make a lot of sense. Read on to find out why! Easy Logistics Think about all the work you have to do to begin a new travel nurse contract. You have to research a new place, make sure housing is taken care of, and get yourself there. With a…
Tips for Asking for a Travel Contract Extension
This article provided by: Jackson Nurse Professionals While travel nursing enables you to discover and enjoy various new destinations, you might find yourself attached to a certain location based on how much you love your nursing assignment. If this occurs, you may consider asking for a travel contract extension. Before you talk to someone about extending your current contract, it’s important to keep in mind that some hospitals may be more flexible than others. Being open about the potential outcomes will save you stress, and a potential let down in the long run. Tips to asking for a travel nurse…
Travel Nurse Contracts: What’s in the Fine Print?
Travel Nurse contract fine print can include many important factors. Make sure to go over the fine print in detail. If you are about to embark on the exciting path of life as a travel nurse, then it is important that you understand everything you can about your employment. It can be very confusing to navigate the different packages, travel nurse contracts, and offers from various sources. Just as you would take on a “buyer beware” mentality when shopping for a significant item, you need to be wary of the contract you agree to for employment. Travel Nurse Contract Fine…
Ask A Travel Nurse: Travel Nurse Contract Extension
Gypsy, If I like my travel nursing contract can I ask for an extension? Thank you, Marty RN Thank you for reading The Gypsy Nurse. You have taken the first step on your journey to become A Gypsy Nurse. Marty, The ability to extend a travel nurse assignment is variable. It really depends on the assignment. I’ve worked as a travel nurse for nearly 9 years, and most of my contracts have offered an extension. There are times when the hospital will not need an extension because they have hired travelers for a specific reason; EMR conversions are a good…
Step #11 Preliminary Contract Negotiations
There are multiple variables to consider when you’re looking at travel nurse contract negotiations between yourself and your travel nurse recruiter/company. The ultimate outcome should be a win-win situation for both parties. The recruiter wants to make a good commission, the travel company has parameters required for profit and you want the most that you can get. So where do you start? In order to negotiate a travel nurse contract, it’s important to understand what your negotiating parameters are. First, you need to understand that all of your compensation, benefits and reimbursements will come from one source. This source is the Bill Rate.…