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Our Travel Nurse Candidate Process

Phase I – Skills assessment & Job Match

Skills assessment & Job Match

  • Step 1

    Review of experience and discuss resumes
    as they pertain to Travel Assignments

  • Step 2

    Discuss available assignments that match with
    candidate preferences and qualifications

  • Step 3

    Provide overview of our timeline:
    submission of profile (only upon consent) to offer
    to start to extensions or redirections at conclusion
    of successful assignments

  • Step 4

    Answer all questions regarding our process and the
    Travel Industry in general, i.e.: trends, market rates,
    professional travel career advice

Phase II – Submission & Interviews with Client

Submission & Interviews with Client

  • Step 1

    Discuss availability for interviewing and overall
    expectations for communication

  • Step 2

    CareNational Recruiter sends submittal Profile

  • Step 3

    CareNational Recruiter confirms interview time if requested
    (often offers are given from profiles for quick starts)
    and schedules interview preparation

  • Step 4

    CareNational Recruiter preps candidate, reviews rate agreement

Phase III – Offer and post-hire

Offer and Post-Hire

  • Step 1

    CareNational recruiter negotiates and presents offer
    to candidate

  • Step 2

    Candidate Interviews or offer is given from the profile
    —Upon Employment Offer Acceptance, our agreement
    is sent to candidate with details of offer and start date

  • Step 3

    Quality Control process initiated at acceptance to ensure
    the Candidate starts on targeted date

  • Step 4

    On going check ins with CareNational Recruiter and
    Candidate over course of first 90 days including a written survey

Frequently Asked Questions

While we place nurses in a wide range of specialties, some of the best travel nursing jobs in which we place nurses are

  • Critical Care: Tele, PCU, ICU, CVICU, NICU, PICU, MedSurg travel nurse jobs
  • Operating Room: OR, CVOR
  • Other: L&D, Post-Partum, Pre-Op, PACU, ER, Case Management

We encourage nurses from all specialties to reach out to us. We have a strong network of partner facilities and will find you a great opportunity even if your specialty isn’t listed.

Our travel nurse recruiting company conducts a multi-step skills assessment process that considers the applicant’s

  • Education and Licensure: We verify their credentials and ensure they meet the specific requirements for the assignment.
  • Experience: We review their resume and ask questions about their past job duties and achievements.
  • Clinical skills: We conduct short skills or knowledge tests specific to the type of assignment they’re interested in.
  • References: We contact their references to get their perspective on their skills and abilities.

We ensure that the applicant is a good fit for your assignment.

The interview process with the client will vary depending on the facility and the specific assignment. Please expect questions about:

  • Experience and skills: Be prepared to discuss your relevant clinical experience and highlight your strengths.
  • Availability and flexibility: Discuss your start date and any scheduling limitations you may have.
  • Why you’re interested in the assignment: Share your motivations for choosing this particular opportunity.

The client may also ask you behavioral questions to assess your critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills. Our travel nursing staffing agency will prepare you for the interview and provide you with tips for answering common questions.

We are one of the most trusted travel nurse staffing companies. We will ensure your paperwork is complete and updated once you accept an offer. This paperwork includes

  • Employment agreement
  • Tax forms
  • Background check
  • Immunization records
  • Housing and travel documents

Yes, our travel nurse staffing services also include career advancement assistance and guidance, like:

  • Continuing education and certification programs: We partner with educational providers to offer discounted rates on courses and certifications relevant to your specialty.
  • Mentorship programs: We connect experienced travel nurses with new or less experienced nurses to provide guidance and support.
  • Leadership development opportunities: We offer workshops and training programs to help nurses develop their leadership skills.
  • Job shadowing: We may be able to arrange for you to shadow nurses in different specialties to explore potential career paths.