How long must I commit to working a travel nursing assignment with AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN?
AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN travel nurse assignments usually require an 13-week commitment. Typical assignments range from 8-13 weeks in length and usually give the nurse the option to extend their assignment You will need to sign and return an Agreement Letter for each assignment you work.

How many hours per week will I work at my travel nurse job?
AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN travel nurse assignments have guaranteed hours. You may work 36-60 hours per week depending on the facility you work at. This allows you to earn extra money through the overtime you work. If your facility doesn't schedule those hours based on your agreement, we will still pay you for the guaranteed hours if you are available to work.

Can I request to work in a specific area of the hospital?
Yes. We have travel nursing positions available in many different specialty areas. In addition our nurses are often given the opportunity to float to other areas of the hospital allowing them to gain experience in new areas.

Where are the majority of AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN’s travel nurse positions located?
AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN has assignments available throughout the country. For up-to-date information on the travel nursing opportunities we have available, call us

What if I want to work in a city where AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN doesn't have an assignment?
Let a Recruiter know what city you are interested in. If we do not currently have a travel nurse assignment in that city, your Recruiter will help you determine the option that's best for you.

How can I start my travel nursing career with AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN?
To become a AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN travel nurse you must have one to two years of current experience, based on specialty and must hold a current RN license. In addition you will need to complete all of the AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN application requirements.

When do I become a AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN employee?
You become a AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN employee as soon as you start your first assignment. We withhold and pay all of your employment taxes, health insurance, and Worker's Compensation, so you can focus on doing what you do best - nursing. You may sign up for any benefits that are available, such as quality 360, health insurance, 401(k) and dental insurance (benefit start dates may vary)

What happens after I submit my application?
Once we receive your completed application, a AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN representative will contact you. They will assess your traveling and clinical preferences, and review all available travel RN jobs suitable to your interests and qualifications. Your Recruiter will then submit your profile to the facilities you have chosen. We request from facilities that they review your file as soon as possible because we know you’re ready to get to work.
Once you accept a position, we will send you all the necessary documents to get you started on your travel nursing job. You will be contacted by a housing representative to discuss your living accommodations while on your assignment (if necessary). Travel arrangements will be made at this time as well. Your Recruiter will be available to assist you on your assignments before, during, and after your placement.

What's the definition of overtime?
In most cases, overtime is time-and-a-half pay after 40 hours worked per week. California has specific overtime laws that pay overtime after 8 hours worked. Ask your Recruiter for details about a particular assignment.

Do you have a 401(k) plan?
No, but a comprehensive investment packet including 401 k is being developed in our quality 360 packet, with an expected rollout date of spring 2007

Do you offer referral bonuses for bringing in new nurses?
Yes! We offer unlimited referral bonuses. For every nurse you refer who is not in our current database and completes an AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN assignment. We will pay you up to $1000 for each qualified nurse you refer that joins our team and works ten shifts.  We also have a commission based work bonus; you can earn extra money for every ten shifts worked by the nurses you refer.  All you have to do is remain a full-time AddMed Staffing / CRISIS RN nurse and you will receive commissions for all the nurses you refer every 10 shifts they work up to 1 year. We also offer completion bonus for every 13 week assignment as well as a longevity bonus for those who complete a full year

How does the transportation reimbursement system work?
For your convenience, our Housing and Travel Department coordinates ground transportation and calculates mileage reimbursements for driving to and from your assignment. When you fly to your assignment, your ground transportation expenses from the airport to the hotel/apartment will be paid in your first paycheck.
If you drive to your assignment, mileage will be reimbursed at a pre-determined mileage allowance based on each individual assignment.

With the assistance of our full service Travel Department we assist you in your flight plans or submitting your documentation for mileage to payroll for your first paycheck.

Upon leaving your assignment the return portion will be paid in Payroll as well. This is a non-taxed reimbursement.

Can I provide my own housing while on my travel RN assignment?
Yes, if you'd like and if the facility agrees, we will pay you a housing allowance in your paycheck. On a regular travel assignment with 36 plus hours per week, we will pay you a pre-determined housing allowance based on the cost of living in each individual assignment.

Am I allowed to bring pets to my assignment?
You can bring pets to an assignment, but only if you provide your own housing. The housing allowance may not apply to some travel RN positions, so check with your recruiter. We also provide private single supplement housing, which sometimes allows pets in the hotel. There may be an extra charge or deposit for this - check with your Recruiter.

Am I under any obligation when I submit an application?

No. Your application is simply used to qualify you for travel so that if and when you are ready we can match you with an assignment. Once your credentials are verified, you will have the opportunity to explore available assignments and will work with your Nurse Recruiter to find the assignments you want. As a professional courtesy, we ask that prior to giving us your approval to submit your profile to a specific assignment you notify us of any other assignments you are considering elsewhere. Once you have selected a specific assignment and given your approval to submit your profile to them, we will arrange an interview. Once you have given this approval, if the hospital makes an offer and the assignment begins within the appropriate timeframe you are professionally obligated to accept the assignment.

How much will I be paid and how often?

Pay rates depend on the facility and location, however they will be competitive by region. Many facilities offer sign up or completion bonuses. Travelers may choose to have their pay check directly deposited into a bank account or visa e-cash data card issued to you we do not issue checks. All of these details will be made clear long before you accept an assignment. In some cases we can pay daily to your visa account.