We need an RN who has Oncology RN skills and is willing to take a job in Atlanta, Georgia. This job requires that the applicant travel to the assigned location. The compensation for this job will include travel expenses and be far higher than a local nursing assignment. We are seeking an experienced nurse who can begin work right away. This will require an applicant to start our online application as soon as possible. We are sure that you will locate the Voyage procedure to be the most organized and professional process in the industry.This assignment may be an appealing job for individuals looking for a position in the vicinity of Marietta, Decatur, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta and Stone Mountain.Travel nursing provides adventure, numerous possibilities, and flexibility. Our nurses can select a facility and geographic location that is their preference and have the chance to work in renowned facilities. This freedom of choice is important today, with more people mentioning quality of life as their top priority. To a large degree, travel nurses have control over their own schedule. A large number of our travelers have been employed in travel nursing in excess of 10 years and intend to continue traveling for quite a while. If you are a medical professional who is seeking an excellent salary, choices in your schedule, and exciting locations then a travel career may be suitable for you. What steps must you take to begin a travel nurse career?
Get Prepared For The Steps In The Process
Before commencing with your first travel assignment some preparation is needed. Be certain to update your RN license, if needed and make certain you have a complete immunization and physical examination records. You should have a resume that shows your recent nursing experience and skills, along with your references and their contact credentials. After you have worked with your recruiter to find a number of positions you are interested in you should be ready for a telephone or Skype interview with your employers of interest. During the interview, you should ask about things of importance to you such as scheduling, patient to nurse ratios, required skills, and so forth.
RN License Per State
Acquiring your state RN license for an individual state may begin before you have found an assignment. If you have some states where you are contemplating working you can begin the licensure process beforehand. Several states take up to two months to process, such as, New York, New Jersey, and California. Other states my process your application very rapidly, usually within a week or less. Many other states will rapidly process RN license applications, often in a few days. In some states you can obtain your RN license immediately by visiting the nursing board of the state. The licensing process will be straightforward if you are from a state that is part of the 25 state RN Licensure Compact. This gives nurses the ability to work in any state that is a member of the Compact. Your recruiter will help you in getting a license in your chosen state. There are specialists who are knowledgeable in RN licensing procedures who will give you a hand.
Your Area Of Expertise
Each hospital maintains its own policy, but in most instances you necessitate a year or greater of solid experience in the area you specialize to be under consideration for the position.Even though requirements vary between facilities, you can start to apply for travel positions after you have a year of continuous experience. Keep in mind that several specialties, like Cardiac ICU and Psychiatry may necessitate more than two years of experience.
Versatility
Along with your skills and experience it is imperative that you have the ability to be flexible. This is surely a crucial requirement to be a successful traveler. You should be amenable to various kinds of hospital practices, procedures, and locations in order to gain additional skills as part of your travel experience.Even though your first selection could have been an assignment in Hawaii, you shouldn't allow an excellent opportunity in a different location slip away. The majority of the time your contract will be for 13 weeks, making it straightforward to try several cities within an one year time frame.
Clinical References
Having your references available is a crucial portion of applying for a travel nurse position and you should make sure you have several of them prior to your job application. Your clinical skill set can be confirmed by your references, customarily you should at least have three of them.In most instances a travel nurse will have to fill out a checklist of skills in in accordance with their specialty. After your references and skills set have been addresses we can start looking for assignments that match your requirements. After you have decided to accept an assignment, we will assist you with any added requirements that need to be addressed, like drug screening.
