- What is
a traveling nurse?
- How long are the travel nurse assignments?
- Can a friend and I get assigned together?
- What about housing for travel nurses?
- If I don't use the company's housing,
will I receive a housing allowance?
- Can I bring a pet?
- How much would I make as a traveling nurse?
- What about travel nurse benefits?
- Who actually pays me?
- Do I need a nursing license in every state
I work?
- What travel nursing experience and background
should I have?
- Where will I work?
- Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
- What would my schedule look like?
- How long will it take before I can start
my first travel nursing assignment?
- Will I have flexibility in choosing the
travel nursing assignments I want?
- Is there a fee for 8.North.Staffing placement
services?
- What happens after I accept the travel
nursing assignment?
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Question 1. What is
traveling nurse?
ANSWER:Traveling nurses are contracted
for short term assignments through agencies that specialize
in traveling nurses. The agency normally
supplies the traveling nurse with housing, reimbursement
of travel expenses, help with licensing, health benefits,
payroll services and support.
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Question 2: How long are
the travel nurse assignments?
ANSWER: Travel Nurse assignments can
vary in length depending on the agency and the hospital
or facility’s
needs. A typical assignment might last for as little as 4
weeks or go as long as 26 weeks. In some cases, the assignment
can be extended when the hospital or facility and traveler
agree.
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Question 3: Can a friend and I get assigned together?
ANSWER: Absolutely! If we have available positions for both you and your friend, you are welcome to travel together.
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Question 4: What about
housing for Travel Nurses?
ANSWER: 8.North normally provides fully furnished housing…right down to the linens and kitchen supplies. All you need to bring is your clothes and groceries! In most cases, 8.North will provide you with a number of different housing options so you can choose your accommodations.
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Question 5: If I don’t use the company’s
housing, will I receive a housing allowance?
ANSWER: Yes. You will receive a monthly housing stipend or subsidy if you choose to arrange and pay for your own housing.
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Question 6: Can I bring a pet?
ANSWER: 8.North.Staffing will work hard
to find a suitable location that will accept pets during
your stay.
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Question 7: How much would I make as a Traveling
Nurse?
ANSWER: Often the traveling nurse assignment
location will play a big role in compensation levels. Typically
you can expect that travel assignments will pay well above
the average staff position. If you choose, 8.North also
offers qualified travelers the opportunity to take a portion
of their pay tax free!
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Question 8: What about employee benefits?
ANSWER: 8.North offers a wide range of
benefits that you can customize to meet your needs…e.g.
health insurance, health savings accounts, discount health
membership programs, payroll direct deposit, transportation
reimbursement, liability insurance, referral and loyalty
bonuses, etc.
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Question 9: Who actually pays me?
ANSWER: You are paid by 8.North.Staffing. You also have the convenience of receiving your money directly with our optional Direct Deposit program linked to the bank of your choice.
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Question 10: Do I need a travel nursing license
in every state I work?
ANSWER: Yes. 8.North.Staffing will be
happy to assist you in acquiring the necessary nursing
license. Check to see if your current license is from a “Compact
State”.
This means you have the ability to be automatically accepted
into another state that is part of this program.
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Question 11: What travel nursing experience
and background should I have?
ANSWER: Generally to become a traveling
nurse, you will need a minimum of one year of experience
in your specialty.
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Question 12: Where will I work?
ANSWER: 8.North.Staffing has a long list
clients ranging from small rural hospitals and nursing homes,
to large metropolitan hospitals and teaching facilities…the
choice is yours.
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Question 13: Do I have to sign a long-term
contract?
ANSWER: No. The contractual relationship between you and 8.North.Staffing is based on each assignment.
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Question 14: What would
my travel nursing schedule look like?
ANSWER: Forty hours per week is considered full-time for
travelers working 8-10 hour shifts. For those who work 12
hour shifts, 36 hours per week is considered full time. Overtime
is a mutual decision between you and the hospital.
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Question 15: How long
will it take before I can start my first travel nursing
assignment?
ANSWER: The choice is largely yours. Once
you have selected a travel nurse position that meets your
needs and experience, 8.North will present your profile for
review by our client. We will then work to schedule a phone
interview between you and our client. At that time, a start
date will be determined. Some travel nurses have begun their
assignment within one week of profile submittal!
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Question 16: Will I have flexibility in choosing
my assignments?
ANSWER: You will have total and complete control. You
will inform your 8.North personal assistant of your specific
needs regarding locations and positions that interest you.
You will NEVER be submitted for an opportunity without
your prior approval.
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Question 17: Is there a fee for 8.North.Staffing placement services?
ANSWER: Never.
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Question 18: What happens after I accept a
travel nursing assignment?
ANSWER: Your 8.North personal assistant will process required paperwork, help you in acquiring a license if needed, secure housing, coordinate start dates and travel needs. Our goal is to simplify your move so all you do is show up and go to work! |
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