Personally, I look for someone who is ready to start - not sitting the fence or tire kicking. I also look for someone who knows exactly what they want as far as housing, pay rate, benefits, which geographic locations they would like to work in, scheduling, etc. so that I know exactly which hospital(s) they should be presented to and which ones aren't what the nurse is looking for. If they are new to travel nusing, I like questions. Everyone should know exactly what they are getting into.