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Healthcare Travel: Five Things Your Recruiter Wants You to Know

August 3, 2023
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Do you sometimes feel like you aren’t a priority with your Recruiter? Do you find it hard to communicate your needs with your agency?

Why are Pay Rates so Low and Always Changing?

May 3, 2023
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Q: Greg - Why do I see the same job listed from different agencies with different pay rates? Are some recruiters just taking more money for themselves?

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (9-2021) Update

September 17, 2021
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Q: Greg - I heard there are some recent changes made regarding Compact Licenses and a lot of the information I am getting is conflicting! Can you help me make sense of what is going on?

Why Do Pay Rates Differ?

May 4, 2021
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Q: Greg - Why do I see the same job listed from different agencies with different pay rates? Are some recruiters just taking more money for themselves?

Why Did my Contract Get Canceled?

January 8, 2021
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Q: Greg - With the massive shortage of nurses and the high demand for care givers due to COVID-19, why did my contract get canceled? I was in-route to the facility. It’s so frustrating!

Why Is This A Problem?

January 24, 2020
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Q: Greg - Recently while on assignment I was able to arrange with my Site Supervisor to take a few days off. So... why is this a problem?

I Hate My Assignment

April 23, 2019
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Q: Greg - Greg - I hate my assignment! My duties are not as described, and my coworkers treat me terribly. I didn't sign on for this; I am tempted to leave and not come back!

Pertinent Questions For Traveler To Ask

November 26, 2018
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Q: Greg - I work with a fabulous recruiter and have loved the jobs she has sent me on. Recently she placed me in a situation that is not at all like it was described. I really want to continue working with my recruiter, but I don't want to repeat landing in a job I don't like. What should I do?