FAQ

Assignments

Where do you offer assignments?
We have positions throughout the country, as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands. But as mentioned in an earlier question, the needs of our client facilities change daily. Depending on your discipline, we may not have a position in your preferred location, but we’ll do our best to find your dream job.

What is the typical length of a travel nursing assignment?
Generally speaking, assignments last about 13 weeks, but can be anywhere from 8 weeks to 52 weeks depending on the facility and assignment. Alternatively, you may decide to keep renewing your contract with the same facility, or the facility may decide to offer you a permanent position.

Do you offer shift differentials?
Yes. You can earn up to an additional $2 per hour, per pay period at select facilities for evening, night and rotating shifts.

Can you tell me about available positions before my completed paperwork is on file?
We receive and fill positions daily, so by the time your application is processed our available assignments will be completely different. Plus, we need detailed information about your skills, work experiences and travel goals-which we'll get from your application and skills checklist-to provide you the most suitable opportunities.

If I like my assignment, can I continue to work at that facility or go full-time?
Although the majority of assignments last 13 weeks, many travel nurses choose to extend an assignment at the facility's request. And sometimes the match is such a perfect fit that the traveler becomes a full-time employee after the assignment is completed.

If I’m on assignment with Cross Country TravCorps and find that I don't like it, am I obligated to stay?
You’re obligated to the facility and us to complete your travel assignment. Beyond the terms of each contract, the choice to continue traveling is purely up to you.

If the facility decides I’m not meeting their needs, can they let me go?
Like you, facilities are obligated by the terms of the contract. They do their best to make sure they've selected the right candidate; however, in cases of documented clinical or behavioral issues, the facility may cancel the contract. Our Clinical Liaison's are trained advocates for our travelers, and usually mediate to avoid such drastic circumstances.

If I take a 13-week assignment, am I expected to work for the full 13 weeks, or does some of that time count as on-call or other free time?
You're expected to complete the required number of hours as well as the specified terms of the contract. Specific schedules will be worked out with each facility.

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