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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:
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our Online Application System
- Request
a packet by contacting us
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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 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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ASSIGNMENTS -
"It's Your Career, You Control It!"
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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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| 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
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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 a license for
each state? |
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You will need a
license for every state in which you want
to work. Some states allow you to have
mulit-state privileges. These states are
called compact states. You may contact
the State Board of Nursing and request an
application, a list of these
boards are 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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| Independent Nursing
Services will withhold your taxes. At the
end of the year, you'll receive a W-2
from every state in which you've worked. |
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