Hi!
I am considering doing travel nursing in NICU and am interested in recommendations on travel companies. Would appreciate input. thanks!
I am with RN Network, and they've been great- send me a private message if you'd like to hear more about them. Otherwise, go to "www.highwayhypodermics.com" & click on "Travel Company List"- There you will find a list of dozens of companies & the benefits each one offers. Then search the companies you're interested in on the "reviews" section of this page so you can hear what other travelers have to say about them.
Hey could you send me some info on RN NETWORK?? I am looking at them. Thanks
Melissa;)
I don't really have any information to send you, but if you have any questions, send me a private message & I'll try to answer them. Otherwise, if you go to their website, there's info about benefits and stuff.
Hello. I'm also with RN Network and like them. I have been with them since '97. In case you haven't found it, they are at (
http://www.rnnetwork.com).
I am currenly on assignment with them in AZ. They are looking at me for a consulting position with them and if you have a chance, I would love to know what you look for when choosing a travel company. Any info you could share would be appreciated.
Thanks.
David
Hello, just wanted to give you some input on a wonderful travel agency and a wonder recruiter. I am working for INA and my recruiter is Shawn. So far everything has been great. Look them up under their website. The direct number is 1-888-411-4462 and Shawn extension is 1205. He is super! If you call, tell him Donna sent you. Good Luck!
My fiance' and I have traveled for about 1 year now...4 assignments..Our first company was Bridge Staffing out of Mobile,AL. Our first recruiter Mike was AWESOME! He resigned and went to teach scool, and we got a very new recruiter...The company was good to us at first, never got a paycheck wrong,etc..then on our 3rd assignment..the hospital broke the contract numerous times..and when we complained..our company never backed us up..let the facility cancel us for "cause"..and is trying to make us each pay $2,500 penalty!..Needless to say, they are on our **** list..We then went to Intelistaf..the recruiter has been awesome (Michelle Blackson)..but they have messed up our direct deposits for the first 4 pay periods..it is now straightened out...and they are behind us..Just beware when signing with any company...they are payed alot of money for your work, so...they may not always side with you in disputes with facilities..Just becareful..and have EVERYTHING IN WRITING in your contract..If you want something in your contract..don't sign it until it is right....Tom and Lynne
I am with Travel nurse Solutions and am very pleased. I also researched RN Network and was almost going to take an assignment with them but 2 things held me back: I would have to pay for my flight/rental car and then submit for reimbursement and if I wanted the health insurance I would have to wait either 30 or 90 days I forget exactly which it was. Travel Nurse Solutions paid for my flight and rental car up front so the only out of pocket was for my license fees which they promptly reimbursed. Also their insurance is available on day 1. Additionally if you take the housing or M&I stipends it is weekly and one more thing, they provide all housewares, linens, TV, phone and furniture, even the iron and board and vacuum, so you really only need bring your personal items which is very nice. They pay very competitively and So far have come through with everything promised. If you call them ask for Shea Parker (my recruiter) and tell her I sent you. Shea is a great recruiter and she works very hard for her travellers. I think you will be pleased with TNS
Good Luck
Labor Witch
Labor Witch wrote:I also researched RN Network and was almost going to take an assignment with them but 2 things held me back: I would have to pay for my flight/rental car and then submit for reimbursement and if I wanted the health insurance I would have to wait either 30 or 90 days I forget exactly which it was.
I starated traveling with RN Network in January, and their insurance does start on day 1. There is no 30 or 90 day wait for health ins. with RN Network.
Oops! Well they were definitely one of my top picks, I think the main deal was the out of pocket for flight issue. Good to hear from you though!
I am with Aureus Medical and no out of pocket costs so far. Licensure, flight, rental car and my choice of three area apartments provided. My recruiter, Kerrie, is very professional. I was reluctant to go with a large firm at first, but my recruiter recommended I talk with other travelers in the region I would be going. We connected over the phone and talked. Everyone has been extremely helpful. This site has been very helpful to me. I have 2 friends that are with RN Network and happy as well. Good Luck to all!
Hi, I've do nicu travel and wish you good luck and travelling. When you call a company - ask for a recruiter that has at lease 1-2 years experience. They ask for you to have it, why would you work with someone who knows less than you?
I have worked with-
Cross Country (a good starter, lots of jobs but very basic packages - you are always the one getting cancelled)
On Assignment (good if you will work 48hr week and no cancel, limited jobs and rates are dropping)
HRN - only good on the west coast, different recruiter for each city - big problem cause you don't get a relationship, ok rates and rarely cancelled
Fastaff - work hard, 60hr week, some bad hospitals but you make $$$
I have looked at working with -
RN Network - have tried to work with them but they don't have many postings and keep getting dumped to recruiter's assistant.
Response 1 - new recruiter, really slow to get my details together and the job was filled.
hope this helps
Frangi
Hi Tomernurse,
What kind of problems will cause an agency not to support you with a hospital dispute? I am looking to start traveling but want to know what the dangers are and how to protect myself.:39:
Hi Laborwitch,
Will a travel agency pay for a flight to the job as well as a rental car to get back and forth everyday while you are there? This sounds too good. I'm trying to gather infor. to start traveling. Also, I have been working approx. 7 yrs in a level 4 ER and want more experience. I was hoping to build on what I have. Is this a good place to start?:39:
You have good experience , Im curious why you didn't try nurse anethesia
