Featured Traveler: Rebecca C.

An EXTRAORDINARY Operating Room RN!

Originally from California, our Featured Traveler for August grew up in New York and later relocated to the Midwest.  This 19 year veteran RN (17 of which spent in the OR) calls Illinois home but is currently working a travel assignment in Iowa that she loves so much, she has extended it several times!

Having traveled with Convergence for the past year, Rebecca says about her experience:  “I like the freedom of choosing when and where I work.  I love meeting new people and experiencing different kinds of surgical procedures.  In fact, I had never been exposed to plastic surgery before working in Iowa.” She hopes to continue to renew at her current assignment because of the great people and good friends that she has made while at this assignment.

Her advise to those who want to try Travel Nursing? “Be open to new or different ways of doing things. Also try to be understanding about the stress that the staff members may have been under while shorthanded. Smile and know that the job is the same one you love no matter where you are performing the work.”

She also has good advise for experienced travelers: “Depending on your home life, you may have to let go of some of the control of things at home.  We have two large dogs that my husband has to entertain and clean up after while I’m away.  As a result,  I’ve had to learn to accept my husband’s idea of  ‘clean and organized’ since hitting the road.”

Our special road warrior has also had to adapt to her own challenges.  She shared that she has locked her keys in her car at least five times while on assignment! Now she locks her car with her keys ONLY rather than the button (just to make sure the keys are in her hand)!

When asked why Rebecca likes working at Convergence she replied,” My recruiter, Mo, always has a prompt response time to my calls.  He answers my questions immediately.  If he can’t provide an answer at the moment, he collects details and follows-up quickly.  He’s a ’10’ on any scale as a recruiter.”  She continues, “The Company is always willing to do what they can to ensure my satisfaction.  You can’t find that just anywhere.”

Thank you Rebecca!

She continues: “I highly recommend working with Convergence to anyone.  I’m very happy and content with this fine group of people. Finally, I get paid what I’m worth and I’m shown appreciation frequently.”

From our perspective, it’s not difficult to appreciate Rebecca’s talent, the quality of her work and her attitude/character in general.  Plus… that gorgeous smile….We think we’ll keep her!