If you’re a seasoned travel nurse, you’re probably very familiar with the ins and outs of a staffing agency. After all, you work with your agency frequently to acquire new assignments etc. However, newly graduated nursing students may appreciate an overview of this important topic. In this post, we’ll briefly explain the role of an agency and offer insight into how a travel nurse housing arrangement can benefit you once you land the job.
What is a nursing agency?
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- Recruitment of nurses: Staffing agencies do the hard work of organizing job listings from all over the country / world and getting them in front of interested applicants. This is easier for nurses (as they can access many job opportunities in one spot) and for hospitals (as they can efficiently get their needs met).
- Interviews, background checks etc: Your agency may or may not have an in-house Managed Service Provider (MSP), which can add another layer to the job acquisition process. Your job interview(s) might happen with the MSP or even via an automated system. Nurses should make sure to ask any questions to the hospital directly if possible for more specific answers. On the other end of things, agencies and MSP providers can greatly help hospitals by reducing the internal staffing and resources needed to onboard new staff by itself.
- Advocate to nurses: Once you’re approved by an agency, you’ll usually be assigned to a recruiter who can help you with selecting the right job based on your unique qualifications and needs. The recruiter will be on your side as you navigate the process of looking for travel nurse housing, figuring out tax issues with your accountant and dealing with other concerns like payment and health or other benefits (if applicable).
Of course, this isn’t an exhaustive list of the services provided by staffing agencies and / or MSP providers. As you begin to research potential agencies, look for positive reviews from other nurses. Talk to your professors at school and see what your fellow students are doing. Above all, take your time to make sure you make the right choice. You want to enjoy your career and have a fulfilling life!
Travel nurse housing explained
Your agency may recommend some options for travel nurse housing based on where you choose to work. Or, you might prefer to do your own research. Shreveport-Bossier Corporate Housing is an expert in serving traveling nurses with fully furnished short term rentals. We have 1, 2 and 3 bedroom rentals and include utilities in your month-to-month bill. Each rental features a wide array of amenities such as washer and dryer units, HDTV and an equipped kitchen area with fridge, stove, pots & pans etc.
Reach out to us today via 318-548-6156 or send a message through our Contact form. We look forward to answering your questions and providing more information about our current availability in the Shreveport LA area!
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