Fast facts for the travel nurse
Subtitle: travel nursing in a nutshell
By: Michele Angell Landrum.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780826137869
Subjects: Travel nursing; Nursing -- United States; Travel -- United States; Vocational Guidance -- United States
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Qualifications and organization; title: Choosing a travel staffing company; title: Choosing the right location and proper housing for your assignment; title: "Island" nursing; title: Obtaining state nursing licensure and/or an international work permit; title: Bringing family and/or pets on assignment; title: Interviewing with a potential assignment facility and negotiating a contract; title: Types of transportation to the assignment location; title: Packing : the gear you'll need when you get there; title: Banking, mail, documentation, taxes, and telephones simplified; title: Housing expectations; title: Getting settled in a new town; title: Orientation; title: Tips for easy assimilation; title: Unit specific issues; title: Housing difficulties; title: Personal emergencies and contract termination; title: Contract renewal versus assignment extension; title: Accepting another assignment versus a permanent position.