Travel Nursing Recruiters - 3 Things They Don't Tell You
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ม.ค. 2018
- After leaving the industry I wanted to share these 3 things that most recruiters won't tell you but they will save you time, frustration, and put some money back in your pocket!
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I met a guy who was a travel PA and he would have the agency find housing for him but he got the stipend and rented. He also had them set up utilities, internet and so on but it didn't come out of the stipend.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Great tips! Thank you!
100th like on the video! Good info, I am a new nurse and looking into traveling and this stuff helps guide what I need to be on the lookout for. Much appreciated!
WOW great information. Thank you for letting us know. Your awesome
So glad i found your channel.
very good information. thank you.
I LOVE your TH-cam channel! Thank you for sharing your journey and tips!
Thanks for this information.
I appreciate your video 👏 👏 👏
Thank you ‼️
Excellent advice. Thanks a lot Michael.
Thank you so much
Thank you
Hmmm I didn't know the recruiters could get us compensation for when we need new work shoes, that's super cool. I am going to ask my recruiter!
its coming out of the original bill rate or the recruiters pay
Very good
Good video
Sounds like you are telling me something ..... but........while telling me nothing
True lmao
Thank you for your; video it's very informative. However, I'm a surgical tech and I just wonder how much different is it to negotiate for salaries, etc. being an RN or someone in my field. (Nurses are at a premium, I realize) Thank you for any and all input!!
I want to travel to multiple states I don't know where I want to live for the rest of my life it would be nice to live in different states but not end up stuck.
DFry - I’m just now preparing to transition into traveling bc I want to build my dream home and find the perfect location, while making money.
Good luck to you 🙏✨
Excellent info! Thanks for sharing. Can you sign up contract with the hospital directly?
Parking and online orientation reimbursement was tough to get out of my agency.
Same here
Your agency should reimburse you for classes, certs, licenses, temp licenses, fingerprints, tests, state exams, vaccinations, etc. This guy is gassin you up, saying they can buy you shoes and fix your car 🤣
@@lennykrapitz4794 Two travelers i work with got new shoes and 3 sets of new scrubs.
@@lennykrapitz4794He's telling the truth. My agency bought me uniforms, shoes, Nursing bag & hat...They get a % for each contract. Trust they can reimburse for a lot of things...
Thank you Mike for sharing, I recently converted from traveling surgical technologist to recruiter and I appreciate you setting the bar on how honesty and integrity is important.
How do you like recruiting? Is it stable? How long did you do it? I just got hired as a recruiter, but I’m kind of wary of leaving my current job. I want to make sure it lasts.
What company Juan?
I am about to travel again . I traveled three years ago and I’m doing it again to find the location I love the most yo open my own business. Last time I traveled I used my own car when I worked for Titan. They actually gave me extra every week in my pay that my current travel agency will not do. When I took assigments with Titan they paid for the electricity , cable and Internet for the apartments I was put in. They did not reimburse me for scrubs. I think they should since every hospital has their techs wearing different scrub colors. The agency I am working with now does not reimburse for scrubs either but reviews said they will pay for two sets of scrubs during the year. They will pay for tolls ( if you ask some travel agencies will some will not ) and all of the agencies I worked with paid for mileage on the way to the state I was starting and way home. I have found that every agency I worked for pays for different things. You just have to ask before you sign contract.
I get more money on my contracts but I noticed the travel stipend before and after are no longer there.
thanks for your info. My recruiter did not pay things I should. Finally even the assignment was possible. I lost money trying to get an assignment (:
Like what
What about while preparing for an assignment like ridiculous travel for testing miles away from home?
My old recruiter had submitted me to a town I really wanted to travel too, but this New company called and ask if I wanted submitted to it, "I told her, I was already submitted" she said thats not possible we have it exclusive and she didn't see my name submitted and ask if she wanted her to submit me, I said No, I called my old recruiter she looked and said Yes I submitted you and your profile is still there, and the other company dont have that location exclusive, I actually called the facility to ask if New company had their exclusive contract, and No they did not, so the New company lied to me...Im hoping this was only the recruiter not her company that allowed this. but I deleted my profile with them. Be aware..
How do you prioritize a move? I'm overwhelmed isn't moving expensive
Hi my name is blessing. Am using my son tablet. It sounds like you made this video for me. I had my first assignment with flexcare, my recruiter for some reason delayed extending my contract until my contract ran out. Is there anything they gain from sending nurses to some other location that the nurse did not request.
Hi Mike! This is a great short video. I am looking to travel to Charlotte or Raleigh NC. I am signed up w/Dedicated Nurse Associates but honestly, I don't know what to do first get he assignment and them housing. I have teenage son that wants to travel with me but I a little concerned with taking such a big risk and not loving it??
I am in NC... I may can answer questions if needed
No risk it no biscuit
why are they still called contracts when recruiters/agency always break them? changing pay rate etc
What's the law/rule for extending? How many times can you extend before you are required to take a break? Could you please elaborate?
what agencies do you recommend for nursing?
Interesting but this is 5 years old. They also pick up your rent, car gas and food. If you live in a hotel you pocket the extra cash with no utilities.
What is "agency rate?" How does it break down to taxable amount?
i have a 2 day weekend contract with a place across the country. Sat and sunday work only for one weekend. Should I get paid for travel time and travel expenses reimbursed?
If I within that 50 mile radius can I negotiate my pay? Do I totally lose my stipend?
How do you become a travel nurse recruiter
Looks like the presenter doesn't tend to be the one answering responses. Thoughts on the difficulties with the short orientation? Learning the software, staff, physicians, physical layout, contacts within the facility, etc? Also, I'm an old fart nurse of 29 years. I'm probably just going to retire outright, but I'm pondering travel nursing.
I feel like you should be in your A game if you’re traveling. Saying that, I prefer to know the system software, so I just have to orient myself to how the facility does their charting rather than trying to crash course EPIC in a half day orientation. Usually the job listings tell you which software they use so maybe try sticking with something your more comfortable with so it’s not overwhelming
Thank you for putting these awesome videos together. Do you know what is the minimum break we need to take away from the facility after the 4th assignment? Ty
1 month after 1 year...
You actually need to be gone for as long as you were there.
I'm trying to get with an Agency as a cna but I need a car
Hi, how to you conduct employment verification? I know some employers that are willing to throw employees under the bus. What do you do in a situation like that?
Do you mind saying what happened? I had something like this when I didn't work doubles or extra days
..etc
So how much do nurse recruiters make??? Because sometimes nursing is some bullshit
I got a contract with weekly pay breakdown
Are you a nurse? Could you share? I'm a therapist looking to be an independent contractor. Don't know where to start😒
if you have a recruiter who is maxing out your pay, constantly asking for reimbursement for little things like your car breaking down will leave them in the negative…that’s what stipends and high pay rates are for.
Can someone school me on how referral bonuses and extension bonuses work? I referred a nurse to my agency and they did not give me my referral bonus. I asked for an extension bonus and my recruiter stated that the hospital denied an extension bonus but I offered the extension bonus to the person I referred. Where is the extension bonus come from? And who pays out the referral bonus? How can I get what I’m entitled to?
The agency gives you that
How long does it take to get your first contract once in contact with a recruiter
Varries.. about 2 or 3 week's
I'm curious about typical range for bill rates in Michigan. I was also interested in how agencies approach hospitals to create a contact (who to call/email).
Yes! Did you ever find out?
Could you share? I'm a therapist looking to be an independent contractor. Don't know where to start😒
Please share that info if you have it😢
I have a question that I have been pondering for sometime. I want to know if a nurse can be an independent contractor and travel?
You're biggest barrier is the workman's comp insurance, if you can secure that the rest is just general business, the worse nurse ive worked with was his own company and made 70 at the time pay rate, I bled that guy for info but he was tight lipped as fk
Yes! As a therapist I want to find out too but people are greedy with knowledge and it's hard to learn how to be an independent contractor. Did you get the help you needed?
Will they pay you more if you go to the facility directly rather than through an agency it’s a win win to both parties facility saves more and traveler makes more
I would check with the state too for regulations..
I’m interested in independent contractor assignments as well
Would this apply to Medical technologist travelers?
Yes. I am a med tech. Traveling almost 4 yrs now.
My contract canceled because I said no to out of ratio Covid ICU.
Do you mind saying what the ratio was? Thanks
Mines too
Is there a website they use to calculate the tax free stipends? I know it varies by county
GSA website! enter zip code, state and year, your recruiter should for the most part be maxing this out.
@@J.E.B0615 The Lodging rate increased while in my contract. Can my Recruiter revise my contract so that I can get the increase?
@@octaviaowensowens5929 you can always ask...
I'm taking my first assignment as a Travel RN. What is this travel money. My recruiter didn't mention any of this?🤦♀️
It depends how far you're traveling. If you're going from the valley to the bay its about 100 bucks. They dont like to mention the travel money lol.
I wanted to give this a thumbs down because it's so frustrating to hear this lack of care on the recruiters end. I am. former traveling scrub tech who is now a recruiter and I wouldn't set you up for failure. If you haven't been explained in detail about these sort of things you can email me at jmonterrey@junxionmedstaffing.com
A recruiter wanted me to use a family members address to get me 75 miles from the facility…is this against the law? Lol
My recruiter said they can’t pay for flight housing or travel due to $1000 stipend. Is that true?
Usually they say that because they want to keep that in their pocket.. that being said though... don't know , every agency might be different.. I've have been paid for mileage and some say no so I don't sign with them
See... I knew I wasn't crazy. extended at a facility. Was hired in making a crisis rate.... they said that on my extension contract I would be making $200 less a week.... I knew I shouldn't have signed it and really went to bat. no extension bonus or nothing. I'm annoyed...
they also said they don't pay for scrubs or anything.
That's very frustrating. I hope your next assignment went a lot better.
Should I ask them for new Truck Tires?
No
can travel nurse companies hire nurses on probation
If the license is not clear and active then I don’t believe so
I work for many companies, however I am tired of getting cheated on my pay rate, how can I know what they are going to get payed so I can be able to negotiate. Is it even possible after they offer me a assignment or contract?
You can ask the company for their bill rate. That’s how much they are getting paid for you to work. A transparent company that you can trust WILL tell you, look at noordinarypath I think it is.. he’s a nurse and talks about the companies he works for and honesty ect
@@shelliemontes1361 I try asking that and just brush me off. In many cases their answer is “they aren’t allowed” or They can’t answer that. One just gave me my bill rate and Some don’t even care. My field is in the surgical services, is that why they are difficult?
@@gbertostorage1575 most places don’t want t lol be transparent because then you’ll know exactly how much they make off you! If you find companies willing to share it you find a good honest company
@@shelliemontes1361 Have you found companies that are transparent with you? If so, how did they share the rate? By just telling you or thru a document form.
@@gbertostorage1575 the other way is bypass and ask manager or HR. Many have done that. Yes some recruiters get pissy about it.
If stipends are already maxed, can they still add money to the housing?
I have that same question
How do you know if stipend is maxed?
Does these apply for CNAs too?
Yes, I'm a Travel cna
Yes! I’m a recruiter, are you still interested in traveling?
@@e.richardson4374 yes !
Hi, just wanted to ask, what if i already signed a contract but havent interviewed with the employer in the facility? Can i still withdraw? Its an RN position in rehab/LTC. And i just called for another interview for a hospital that i applied for. But the former i already signed a contract in a staffing agency.
Once you sign, that facility and the patients and counting on you to be there. It's your responsibility to be there on time every day, throughout the duration of that contract. Then go to the other assignment afterwards. If you ghost a contract once, you won't think twice before doing it a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th time. Before you know it, you've dumped gas on every bridge you've built and you won't find any contracts worth working. 💯
@@lennykrapitz4794 hey i did finished my first contract!
@@hoyeshibg1370 you should finish EVERY contract. Travelers are so quick to drop an assignment over 50$ /wk extra somewhere else. Where's the loyalty?
how do we ask the recruiter?
Hey Itsme, I'm a recruiter and the business relationship that you have with your recruiter should be one built on honesty, integrity and transparency. If you and I were working together I'd make sure you are going to be taken care of. If you're not happy then you won't want to work with me and then I'd be a sad recruiter. You simply get what you ask for, so never be afraid to ask.
I think it goes to the payroll dept
Can you switch travel companies at the same hospital in the middle of a contract?
I was told that was in bad form and some agencies will black last you... that may just be a rumor .. just saying what I have heard
How do you get a recruiter?
Hi. Im a recruiter, are you still looking to travel?
@@e.richardson4374 . Hi, call me, I’m an RN available to travel .
Can a CNA be a travel nurse
You sure can!!!
Billie Gallagher how do I do that I start training in 2 weeks just not sure how to do the travel part
@@Talkbookishwithme you have to have your license first, some travel agencies want you to have at least 6months to 1yrs of working experience. Next go online and type traveling cna, different jobs will pop up
Billie Gallagher thank you
Rachel Shelton, Aya healthcare does CNA traveling
Travel nursing is a terrible career field to be in, computer systems, barriers to care, apartment move out rip offs, vendor management , price fixing, company's that think i'm a employee of some kind , run down fac. , dangerous situations,
Seems like so many people love it just seems like the rules change and companies try to get over but those can both be handled
A lot of that sounds like the 10 yr med/surg job I just left to travel :(
@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 🤭😩🤣
Omg! Any actually useful info. Any???