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In this episode, we’re going to discuss the dynamics involved with accepting a travel nursing contract. First we’re going to provide our thoughts on the best approach to accepting a contract. Then we’re going to take a look at 8 important items to consider for every travel nursing contract that you receive. Read more
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In this episode we discuss three important components of the process to land travel nursing jobs. Specifically, we discuss the submission, interview and offer components. Given the way the podcast has progressed so far, these are the next three parts of the process for us to discuss. We’ve covered the basics of compensation packages, how to find agencies that can meet your needs, how to vet recruiters, and the dynamics of the early parts of the submission process. At this point, we’re pretty much ready to be submitted. So, what happens next? What should be expected and what do we need to watch for in order get the most out of this part of the process? Read more
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In this episode, we’re going to discuss the submission process for travel nursing jobs. In particular, we’re going to discuss the process up until the point that your profile is actually submitted to the hospital for the job. There are tons of scenarios that can play out during this time and they can have differing impacts on your likelihood of landing jobs as well as your negotiating strength. We’re going to look at four sample scenarios that will allow us to discuss many of the factors at play. Read more
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In this episode, we’re going to discuss travel nursing recruiters. We figure it’s about time we discuss this given that recruiters are really your interface with the agency. So when we talk about stuff like pay, contracts and finding jobs, the person that you’re going to be working with on these issues is the recruiter. We’re going to discuss why recruiters are so important, and provide some tips for evaluating and finding them. Read more
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In this episode, we’re going to discuss 7 pitfalls to avoid when discussing and evaluating travel nursing pay packages. These are issues that can either cause confusion, open you up for sales gimmicks, cause frustration, or weaken your negotiating power. So let’s get right to it because we have a lot to cover. Read more
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In this episode, we’re going to discuss how to find and evaluate travel nursing agencies. New travelers are typically daunted by the number of options and experienced travelers are often overwhelmed by the marketing campaigns…getting calls, emails, and blasted on social media. Our goal in this episode is to help you find the best agencies for your unique circumstances and to do it like an expert with minimum effort that will achieve maximum results. So we’re going to discuss two main themes: Read more
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In this episode we talk about travel nursing companies. Specifically, we discuss the relationships that agencies have with hospitals, how the size of agencies can be used to generally differentiate them from one another, and the basics of your relationship with agencies. Read more
