If you are looking to make travel nursing a part of your career, your first job is finding a travel nurse agency to help you, one that will work with you to ensure that your travel experience is both enjoyable and successful.
But you may be wondering how to find a good travel nurse staffing agency. How can you tell if the firm is worthwhile or not? Here are a few things to look for.
A first-rate website.
A top-notch travel nurse agency will also have a top-notch website, since this is the primary way the company advertises itself and communicates with possible clients and applicants.
Is it well written, well organized and informative with eye-catching graphics? Or does it look like the company put little effort into it?
Placement history.
The best travel nurse companies have a strong record of placing people in jobs. Moreover, the record should also show that the people placed have generally performed well and are happy with their jobs.
Experience.
It’s a good sign if the travel nursing company has been around for a while. This means it has more experience in placing people in seasonal nursing jobs and has had more time to build connections with healthcare organizations.
Favorable feedback from clients.
A good agency will have a wide variety of clients who are pleased with the people they get from the travel nursing company. Usually agencies will have client feedback on their website.
Job board.
A good agency will also have a large number and variety of seasonal nursing jobs listed on its website.
Reputation.
The best travel nursing company to work for is one that is well known and has a good reputation within the travel community. Check with colleagues to find out if they are familiar with the company and what they have to say about it.
Thoroughness.
An exceptional agency does a thorough job of checking applicants’ credentials and experience, as well as taking the time to explore the travel nursing applicants’ skills and interests to make sure each person is matched to the right job. A superior agency is works with the applicant throughout the job search process providing help and advice.
How to Become a Travel Nurse
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is an expert in the travel nursing business, working with you to learn about your skills and interests to place you in the best position possible. We take the time to understand what your goals are, and then use our unmatched network of healthcare facilities to locate an assignment. To find out more about one of the best travel nurse companies, call one of our recruiters at 1-800-866-8108, or apply online today.
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