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The most important thing to know about the travel nursing job interview is that it’s your time to find out everything you possibly can about the hospital, the unit, and the expectations they have. Even if your recruiter has given you answers to certain questions you had about these subjects, you should still address all your […]
There are two common methods for submitting a candidate’s submission profile to a hospital for a travel nursing job. These methods are driven by the type of relationship that the agency has with hospital in question. Remember, the two main relationship types are direct relationships and Vendor Management System relationships. Each method is going to play […]
Considerations and Strategies for Being Submitted for Travel Nursing Jobs Once your travel nursing submission profile is complete, it’s time to start having it submitted for open jobs. There are several ways that both travel nurses and companies can approach this step in the process. Therefore, it’s easiest for us to take a look at […]
References are the third and final component of the standard submission profile required to be considered for a travel nursing job. Again, it’s possible that certain hospitals require more, but the vast majority of hospitals will require a job application, skills checklist, and references. Together, these items make up a travel nurse’s submission profile. As […]
What is a Travel Nursing Skills Checklist A skills checklist is a self assessment tool designed to give hiring managers and travel nursing agencies a solid understanding of a candidate’s experience within a specific nursing specialty. Skills checklists can be formatted differently, but they are all quite similar. They typically ask candidates to rate their […]
Travel Nursing Submission Profile Once you have determined which travel nursing cmpaines that you’re going to work with, you’ll almost certainly be requested to complete each agency’s on-line employment application as well as their skills checklists for the specialties that you’re qualified for. There’s a very good reason for this. The vast majority of hospitals that utilize travel nurses have […]
Advantages of Travel Nursing Travel nursing can be very rewarding for those who are up for it. You’ll have the opportunity to travel and immerse yourself in some great cities and towns throughout the country. You’ll meet great people and be exposed to new cultural experiences. You’ll gain valuable work experience that would most likely […]
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