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WORKING WITH
INDEPENDENT NURSING SERVICES
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| How do I join your team?
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| To join our
team of professionals (LVN, LPN, CNA, RN,
etc), you must fill out an application
and specialty-specific skills list. The
application will help us understand your
career path. The skills checklist will
allow us to evaluate your qualifications
and match assignments with your
particular skills and experience. Once verified, we
send you a welcome package with
information to get started. There are two
ways to apply:
- Use our Online Application
System. The online system is
designed to be simple and easy to
use. It will guide you through
the application process as well
as printing and filling out
specialty-specific skills list.
Simply click Apply
Online and follow the
instructions
- Use the free packet of
information we can send you
by mail. The packet contains an
application and a
specialty-specific skills
checklist. You can request
a packet by contacting us,
you may be asked for your mailing
address.
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| Am I under any obligation
if I apply? |
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No. Your
application is simply used to verify your
experience and skills. You will have full
control over which assignments to accept,
if and when you're ready.
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| Is there a fee for your
placement? |
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No, there's never
any type of fee.
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| How fast can I begin
working? |
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There are instances
where we can put someone to work in a
matter of days. However, it depends on
your skills, experience and readiness to
work. (Applies to all LVN, LPN, CNA,
RN, etc)
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| Can you find me work in a
particular city? |
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We have a large
selection of assignments-thousands of
positions nationwide in a variety of
settings and specialties. Because of the
continuous changing needs of facilities,
we cannot guarantee placement in a
particular area. However, there's a good
chance we'll get you placement in your
preferred city, or present you with other
great opportunities.
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| Can I travel when I
choose? Do you require an annual
contract? |
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You will have full
control over when and where your work,
and you'll never have to sign an annual
contract. Simply decide when you want to
work and where you want to go, and when
your assignment is completed, you'll have
even more choices.
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| How do I stay in touch
with Independent Nursing Services? |
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| We stress
personalized assistance. Once you start
working with us, a recruiter will be
assigned to you to facilitate and respond
to all your needs. You will receive
specific information on how to keep the
lines of communication open with us at
all times. The contact
page on this site has extensive
information you can always use to stay
in-touch with us.
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PAY AND
BENEFITS
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| What types of pay and
benefits will I receive? |
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Independent
Nursing Services nurses are among the
most highly paid in the nursing industry.
For specific information, visit the
pay and benefits page or call us at
866-759-4679.
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| What are the pay rates? |
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Pay rates
depend on the facility location and your
qualifications. In addition to your
hourly pay rate, you may also be eligible
for cash bonuses, medical benefits and
other rewards.
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| When and how will I be
paid? |
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You will be
paid weekly and you can choose to have
your paycheck directly deposited into
your account or receive your paycheck by
mail. In some instances, however, the
assignment facility will pay you directly
according to its normal payroll schedule.
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| What benefits do you
offer? |
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We offer a
generous benefit package that includes
completion and referral bonuses, a 401(k)
retirement plan, free medical insurance,
paid housing or a housing allowance,
travel reimbursement and free direct
deposit of your paycheck into your bank
account.
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| When do my benefits
begin? |
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Eligibility
varies depending on the benefit offered.
Contact your recruiter for more details.
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| What kind of bonus do I
receive for referring other nurses? |
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You'll receive up to
$1,000 cash bonus for every health care
professional you refer who completes an
assignment. You will receive detailed
information with your welcome packet
about this.
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| Can I add dependents
(spouse and/or children) to my insurance? |
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Yes, you may
add your spouse and/or children to your
insurance for an additional premium which
we'll deduct monthly from your paycheck
on a pretax basis.
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ASSIGNMENTS
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| How long are assignments?
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Most
assignments are typically 13 weeks;
however, we may be able to customize the
length of an assignment to meet your
needs. (Applies to all LVN, LPN, CNA, RN,
etc)
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| How do I choose an
assignment? |
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Once your
application and skills have been reviewed
and verified, you and your recruiter will
discuss what you expect from your
assignments. Then you will be presented
with available assignments based on your
position and shift preferences. You will
also be given a complete description of
the facility, unit, area, salary and
available bonuses. You will have full
control over what assignments to take on.
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| Do I need to sign an
annual contract? |
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No. Your
commitment is only for one assignment at
a time. When your assignment ends, you
will have several options to choose from.
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| What types of facilities
are available? |
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You will have the option
to choose from a variety of clinical
settings throughout the United States.
For nursing we offer assignments that
range from surgery centers to small
community based hospitals to large
teaching facilities.
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| Can I extend my
assignment? |
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Our typical
travel assignment is 13 weeks. Some
facilities renew contracts, so you may
decide to keep renewing with the same
facility, or the facility may decide to
offer you a permanent position. We also
offer temporary opportunities for shorter
lengths of time.
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| If I'm on assignment and
find that I don't like it, am I obligated
to stay? |
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| You're only
obligated to the facility and us for the
length of your current assignment. Beyond
the terms of each assignment, the choice
to continue with the facility is totally
up to you. |
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HOUSING
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| How does housing work?
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Independent
Nursing Services can make all the
arrangements for you, all you have to do
is pick up the key! With private,
comfortable, attractive housing located
in a good neighborhood, as near as
possible to your assignment hospital.
Your housing will be in move-in condition
complete with furniture and utilities all
prearranged for you. Your rent may be
provided as part of the assignment
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| Will I have to share an
apartment? |
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Not unless
you want to, housing is always private
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| Will I lose my housing
allowance if I stay with a friend or
relative while on assignment? |
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| You're eligible for
subsidy payments regardless of where you
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LICENSING AND
DOCUMENTATION
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| Do I need to get a
physical before I send in my application? |
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Our client
facilities require a physical within the
past year before you start the
assignment. Some facilities may have
their own requirements. Once an
assignment becomes available, we will
cover additional requirements a facility
may have.
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| Will you be contacting my
current employer? |
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We will not
contact your current employer without
your permission. Just place a note on
your application stating that you'd
prefer that we don't contact your current
employer at this time.
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| Do I need a license as an
RN for each state? |
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You will
need a license for every state in which
you want to work. You may contact the
State Board of Nursing and request an
application, a list
of these boards is available on our web
site. Remember: your recruiter will
help you every step of the way.
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| If I'm licensed to in one
state, how long does it take to get
licensed in other states? |
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Each state
has its own licensing regulations. You
may be able to get your license the same
day you apply; or it can take several
weeks or months.
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| Do you withhold taxes and
how are they handled? |
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| Since you
are not an independent contractor, your
taxes will be withheld by
Independent Nursing Services. At the end
of the year, you'll receive a W-2 from
every state in which you've worked. |
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Have more questions?
Be sure to contact us to answer any additional
questions you may have about your travel
assignment, housing, and benefits. |
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