OMG...NEVER, EVER, EVER send a company money!!! Oh my goodness, I almost passed out when I read your post! I am new here, sorry, but I was shocked to see that a traveler would even be asked to send money to their company!! They are supposed to pay you...not the other way around! If a company ever asks you to send them money in return for a front, run! Oh my goodness, I still can't get over it!! I hope you have had better luck since then. Always have at least a months salary saved before traveling just in case something happens during and assignment. Travel nursing is very unpredictable at times, unfortunately, and you always have to be prepared. Good luck!