What Is The Travel Healthcare Opportunity?
Hospitals and health care facilities faced with staffing shortages rely on "travelers" to fill scheduling shortages created by census increases, maternity leaves and vacations. Their staffing needs create incredible job opportunities nationwide. if you are ready for an adventure, you'll earn a top salary and be able to practice your skills in rewarding positions at many of the country's best facilities.
What Are The Requirements? What Makes a Successful Traveler?
Healthcare Professionals must have a year of recent experience in the area of clinical practice and a license, if applicable, for the state in which they will practice. (Your Recruiter will guide you through the licensing process.) Once you begin to travel, it helps to maintain a positive and outgoing attitude. You'll have to adapt to new surroundings, so being flexible is key. If you consider new challenges an adventure, you're off to a great start.
How Do I Become a Traveler With Across America Med Staffing?
The quickest way is to apply online by Clicking Here filling out our application and a specialty-specific skills checklist. The application will help us understand your career path. The skills checklist will allow us to evaluate your qualifications and match you with assignments that call for your particular skills and experience.
Can I Send My Resume In Place of The Application or 'Previous Employment' Section?
Your application is much more than a resume. It helps us thoroughly understand your specialties and skills so we can match you with the right assignment. We need your Across America Med Staffing application completely filled out to get the traveling process under way.
How Long Will it Take To Approve My Application and Find an Assignment?
This depends on you and how quickly you complete the application process. You could begin your first assignment within one week or four to six weeks. Some Travelers schedule their assignments four or five months in advance.
Do I Need to Have a Physical?
As a Healthcare Professional, you are required by JCAHO to have annual health screening. We highly recommend you have your physical, TB screening and immunizations kept up-to-date. These documents should always be current to submit with your application materials. Your recruiter will clarify any additional specific facility requirements.
Will You be Contacting My Employer?
We will only contact your current employer with your expressed permission. We will discuss reference checking during your clinical interview and you can communicate any preferences at that time.
Am I Under Any Obligation After Submitting My Application?
Your application is simply used to qualify you to travel with us. Once you complete the process we will be able to consistently offer you the current opportunities as there will always be an exciting travel assingment waiting for you.
How Do I Choose an Assignment?
You will be presented with available assignments based on your position and shift preferences. You will also be given a complete description of the facility, unit, area, salary and available bonuses. Together, you choose the assignment that's right for you. It's always your choice.
How Do I Actually Get a Job?
You and your recruiter will determine the open position which most closely matches your skill, experience and desired location. AAMS will then send your profile to the nurse manager of that unit. Your profile consists of your application with work history, your professional credentials, references and skills inventory. Unlike many other Companies, Across America will not send your profile to a facility without your knowledge and permission. As your profile represents you and is the key to obtaining the interview, it is always best to include as much positive information as possible. Please feel free to include any written performance evaluations, letters of reference, certificates of accomplishment or other kudos you may have, when you return your application materials. After receiving your profile, the nurse manager will contact you by telephone for an interview. During this interview, you are both asking each other questions to determine if it will be a good match. Often, the job offer is made during the interview. It is critical to contact your recruiter as soon as you have had your interview, to discuss the next step.
How Long Will It Take To Find The Right Assignment?
Some travelers start working one week after they've applied with us while others wait months. It all depends on whether your documentation is in order an your license is current for the state to which you're traveling. When your are ready for the adventure we will work with you to find the right position.
What's The Typical Assignment Length?
Generally speaking, assignments last about 13 weeks, but can be anywhere from 4 weeks to 52 weeks depending on the facility and assignment. Alternatively, you may decide to keep renewing your contract with the same facility, or the facility may decide to offer you a permanent position.
When Have I Made a Commitment To Travel?
Following your telephone interview with the facility, you and the facility will decide if the assignment is right for you. There's no pressure or obligation for you to accept the assignment. Exciting travel begins only if and when you decide to accept an assignment. When you have verbally accepted the assignment with the facility and/or your recruiter, you have made a professional commitment to work.
Do I Need a License For Each State as an RN?
You will need a state or compact state license for every state in which you work. Just call the state's Board of Nursing or follow the link on the sidebar and request an application. Every state has different requirements; we try to help make the process as simple as possible. Most states require a fee and verification; some also require fingerprinting and criminal background checks. Remember, your recruiter will assist you every step of the way.
Who is Responsible For Getting My Nursing License?
You are always responsible for obtaining the nursing license. However, your recruiter will help you navigate the state board of nursing and answer any questions about the licensing process. We do offer license reimbursement on your third assignment.
How Do I Get to My Assignments?
It's best to drive or have your vehicle transported to your assignment. You will want to explore your new surroundings and go sight seeing on your days off. If you decide to fly, most major cities have ample public transportation. Regardless of how you choose to get to your assignment, we'll provide you with a generous travel allowance.
Where Will I Live?
We spend a lot of time making sure your home away from home is comfortable, close to your job and in a safe neighborhood. Your accommodations may even include a pool, sauna, tennis courts or workout facility. We will take care of setting everything up for you.
Housing Options Include: - Deluxe free private housing is always available and includes basic furniture package with utilities. Housewares available for a nomimal fee.
- Subsidy: secure your own accommodations, and we'll pay a subsidy based on the cost of living in the location of your assignment.
- Occasionally, housing is provided for you by the facility.
Do You Pay Travel Expenses?
We reimburse mileage for travel from your permanent residence to your assignment, up to $250 ($.37/mile) each way, $500 maximum round-trip. Though we don't pay for meals or hotels during your transition, you may be able to deduct these expenses from your taxes. Ask your tax planner for more details.
If I'm on Assignment With Across America Med Staffing and Find That I Don't Like It, am I Obligated To Stay?
You're obligated to the facility and AAMS to complete your contracted assignment. Beyond the terms of each contract, the choice to continue traveling is purely up to you.
Do You Offer 12-hour Shifts?
Yes we do. We offer just about any variation of shifts ranging from 8, 10 and 12 hours, depending on the facility.
What Will My Salary Be?
Pay rates depend on the facility and location. We always negotiate top rates for our travelers. Our total compensation package which includes pay, housing and benefits are among the leaders in the industry.
When and How Will I Be Paid?
AAMS Travelers are paid weekly. You may choose to have your paycheck directly deposited into your account or receive your paycheck through the mail. In some instances, however, the assignment facility will pay you directly according to its normal payroll schedule.
Do You Offer Bonus Opportunities?
Many of our clients offer incentive and completion bonuses, to satisfy staffing shortages during their peak seasons.
How Do I Work Out My Taxes At The End of The Year?
As your employer, Across America Med Staffing withholds your taxes; you are not an independent contractor. At the end of the year, you'll receive a W-2 form that will delineate wages earned from every state in which you've worked.
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