Travel Nursing - Frequently
Asked Questions
• How do I become a travel nurse with Nurses 24/7?
• How do I choose an assignment?
• Does Nurses 24/7 give tax free allowances?
• Do I pay any fee for job placement services with you?
• Why should I work for Nurses 24/7?
• Am I under any obligation to you after submitting my application?
• What are the requirements?
• What happens after I select an assignment?
• What happens after the telephone interview?
• How long are Nurses 24/7’s assignments?
• What happens at the end of an assignment?
• What are Nurses 24/7’s hourly pay rates?
• Can Nurses 24/7 keep me continuously working as a traveler?
• What type of accommodation does Nurses 24/7 provide?
• Can Nurses 24/7 arrange accommodation if I am traveling with my family or a pet?
• Does Nurses 24/7 cover my utilities?
• Does Nurses 24/7 cover my moving costs?
• If I find my own accommodation can I be reimbursed?
• If I stay with a relative or friend while on assignment, will I receive the housing subsidy?
• Does Nurses 24/7 offer different lengths of shifts?
• How long will it take to find the right assignment?
• If I like my assignment, can I work full-time for the facility?
• Does Nurses 24/7 award completion bonuses?
• Does Nurses 24/7 award referral bonuses?
• Does Nurses 24/7 provide insurance and benefits?
• When do my benefits begin?
• Can I add my spouse and/or children to my insurance?
• Do you offer continuing education?
• Do I need to complete the Nurses 24/7 application form, or will my resume be enough?
• Do I need to get a physical before I send in my application?
• What should I do with my reference letters?
• Will you be contacting my employer?
• Do I need a license for each state as an RN?
• How do I work out my taxes at the end of the year?
How do I become a travel nurse with Nurses 24/7?
To start your travel career with Nurses 24/7, complete our Travel contact
form or our Online Application and you will be contacted by one of our nurse recruiters,
or you can telephone us at 1(866)-687-7376 and immediately speak
to a nurse recruiter. Your nurse recruiter will answer questions
regarding Nurses 24/7, our open assignments, our company benefits, the
licensure requirements for each position and any other questions
you might have regarding travel nursing with us. All it takes is
one phone call. We believe it will be the best career decision you'll
ever make.
How
do I choose an assignment?
Once your recruiter has reviewed your application and skills checklist,
they will discuss your expectations for your travel assignment.
You will then be presented with available assignments based on your
skills and shift preferences. Together with our recruiter you choose
the assignment that's right for you. It's always your choice.
Does Nurses 24/7 give tax free allowances?
Yes, Nurses 24/7 provides Housing, meals and incidentals allowances
to nurses that are eligible under IRS guidelines.
Do
I pay any fee for job placement services with you?
No. Our nurses are not responsible for fees.
Why
should I work for Nurses 24/7?
Nurse Staffing ,LLC (Nurses 24/7) was formed as a new alternative
for the travel nursing industry. We strive not only to achieve the
best pay, benefits and conditions for our nurses but also to reward
our nurses, by giving them a share in the company’s profits
each year through a profit share program. We also have an Incentive
share option initiative that allows our partner nurses to share
in Nurses 24/7’s success.
Am
I under any obligation to you after submitting my application?
No. The application you submit is used to evaluate your qualifications against
our open positions. You can register and let us know when you're planning to be
available and we will work with you to link you with the assignments that you prefer.
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What
are the requirements?
Nurses 24/7 partners with RN’s with 12 months of experience. We also need you to have
a license for the state in which you will practice (If you don’t have a license we will guide
you through the licensing process).
What
happens after I select an assignment?
A copy of your paperwork with your selected start date, unit, and
shift will be sent to the facility for their review. A time will
also be established for a telephone interview between you and the
healthcare facility.
What
happens after the telephone interview?
You and the facility will decide if the assignment is right for
you. If the facility extends a request for you and you decide to
accept it, your recruiter will confirm your start date, shift, unit
and salary. Shortly thereafter, you will receive a confirmation
package in the mail with information pertaining to your assignment.
How
long are Nurses 24/7’s assignments?
Nurses 24/7 offers various contract lengths from 8 to 52 weeks. We also offer
bonuses to nurses who are happy to commit to a longer contract although you
are under no obligation to do so. The choice is always yours.
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What
happens at the end of an assignment?
At the end of your contract you can anticipate either an offer to extend your
contract at the current facility, to select another location, or to return home
and let us know when you wish to travel again in the future.
What
are Nurses 24/7’s hourly pay rates?
Pay rates depend on the facility and location.
Nurses 24/7 is committed to offering you the best rates available in the industry
Can
Nurses 24/7 keep me continuously working as a traveler?
Yes. If you are flexible about travel assignments we will always be able to find
a position that suits you.
What type of accommodation does Nurses 24/7 provide?
We provide many options including one-bedroom or studio apartments, including furniture
and long term stay facilities.
Can
Nurses 24/7 arrange accommodation if I am traveling with my family or a
pet?
Yes. We can arrange accommodation to suit your needs. If you have a pet we will
find accommodation that will accept pets, however pet deposits vary and will be your
responsibility. Our landlords will refund you the deposit upon completion of your assignment
if the landlord agrees that the accommodation has been returned clean and well maintained.
Does
Nurses 24/7 cover my utilities?
Yes. We will give you a generous utility allowance if negotiated as part of your complete
compensation package.
Does
Nurses 24/7 cover my moving costs?
Yes. We reimburse mileage for travel from your permanent residence to your assignment,
up to $500 if negotiated as part of your package.
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If I find my own accommodation can I be
reimbursed?
Yes. If you are able, or prefer to make your own housing arrangements Nurses 24/7
will provide you with a subsidy equivalent to the cost of our accommodation package.
This will be paid to you along with your pay each week. Your Nurses 24/7 recruiter will
give you the exact amount if this is your preferred solution to your housing needs.
If I stay with a relative or friend while
on assignment, will I receive the housing subsidy?
Yes. You will receive subsidy payments if you make the arrangements yourself,
regardless of where you live.
Does Nurses 24/7 offer different lengths of shifts?
Yes. We offer just about any variation of shifts ranging from 8, 10 and 12 hours,
depending on the facility.
How long will it take to find the right assignment?
If your documentation is in order and license is current for the state to which you're
traveling we can place you within 5 working days.
If I like my assignment, can I work full-time
for the facility?
Yes. If the facility makes an offer and you would like to become a full-time employee,
you just complete the remainder of your contract with Nurses 24/7 and the facility will
negociate directly with nurses 24/7 to have you start.
Does Nurses 24/7 award completion bonuses?
Yes. We think you deserve a reward for completing your assignment, so all of our nurses
are eligible and are negotiated at the beginning of your assignment.
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Does
Nurses 24/7 award referral bonuses?
Yes. Nurses 24/7 rewards bonuses of $500! You will receive a cash bonus for every
health care professional you refer when they complete 13 weeks of an assignment.
Does Nurses 24/7 provide insurance and benefits?
Yes. Nurses 24/7 has a comprehensive salary and benefits package including: health, dental and life insurance;
free housing or an equivalent housing subsidy; travel reimbursement;
completion and referral bonuses; direct deposit, same day pay and continuing education allowance.
When do my benefits begin?
Most benefits start after completion of 30 days from your first day of work.
Can I add my spouse and/or children to
my insurance?
Yes. You may add your spouse or children to your insurance, and we will
deduct the additional cost from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis.
Do you offer continuing education?
Yes, we provide an optional annual continuing education program.
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Do
I need to complete the Nurses 24/7 application form, or will my resume
be enough?
Your resume will start the process, however by completing our application form
you ensure that all the information our client facility needs, is available in a
format that makes it easy for them to fully understand your skills and background.
Do I need to get a physical before I send
in my application?
No. Only once you have accepted an assignment, does our client facility require
a physical before you start the assignment (or a copy of one in the last year)
What
should I do with my reference letters?
Nurses 24/7 requires two current (and above average) references from recent previous employers,
before we can employ you. You have three options regarding reference letters,
1) forward any that you have to us, along with authorization for us to contact the referees
for confirmation of the contents; 2) sign and send your reference letters to your employers,
and ask them to return them to us; 3) authorize us to contact your referees directly and obtain
reference letters from them.
Will you be contacting my employer?
We will not contact your current employer without your permission.
Do
I need a license for each state as an RN?
Yes. You need a license for every state in which you work. Every state has different
requirements - just call us and we will give you the contact information for the
state's Board of Nursing and then you can request an application.
How do I work out my taxes at the
end of the year?
As your employer, Nurses 24/7 withholds your taxes; you are not an independent contractor.
At the end of the year, you will receive a W-2 form, for every state in which you have worked.
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