FAQ
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Getting started with AB Staffing
What do I need to do to get started as an AB Staffing traveler?
What are the minimum requirements for travel healthcare contractor employment?
How can I determine if a travel nursing career is right for me?
Is beginning a career in travel nursing a smart move in tough economic times?
Are there any fees associated with your service?
How quickly can I begin working as a travel healthcare contractor?
Do I have to commit to a long-term contract?
Can I take your housing if I bring a pet or family member?
What about the licensing requirements for different states?
About travel assignments
Where do you offer travel assignments?
What kinds of facilities will I be able to work at?
How long are travel assignments?
How do I choose an assignment?
When am I committed to an assignment?
Will I work full-time or part-time?
What happens after I complete my assignment?
Are travel assignments available for two healthcare contractors wishing to go to the same city?
Compensation and bonuses
How much will I be paid?
Does AB Staffing offer shift differentials?
When and how will I be paid?
Will I earn a bonus if I refer a friend to AB Staffing?
Benefits
What does your benefits package include?
Can I add my spouse or children to my insurance?
Will I still have health benefits if I'm between assignments?
Housing and travel
Is housing really free?
What type of housing do you provide?
Will you provide housing if I travel with my family or friends?
Will I be provided with housing if I travel with a pet?
What happens if I provide my own housing?
Will I be reimbursed for my travel expenses?
Getting started with AB Staffing
What do I need to do to get started as a AB Staffing traveler?
The very first step you need to take is to complete an application form. This can be done online, by fax, by mail or over the phone. Once your application is approved, a recruiter will get in touch with you to begin the process of finding the right assignment for you.
Back to topWhat are the minimum requirements for travel healthcare contractor employment?
You must be a graduate of an accredited healthcare professional program in the United States or Canada and have at least 12 consecutive months of recent experience in your specialty.
Back to topHow can I determine if a travel career is right for me?
If you enjoy diversity in your work environment and feel stimulated by constantly expanding your knowledge and exploring new ways of doing things, then a travel nursing career is probably a great choice for you. With each new assignment you'll have the opportunity to boost your career by working alongside seasoned professionals and utilizing state-of-the-art techniques. If you love exploring new places and meeting new people, travel healthcare contractor employment could be just what you're looking for!
Back to topIs beginning a career in travel contracting a smart move in tough economic times?
Demand for travel healthcare contractors continues to grow and with salary ranges for travel healthcare contractors at all time highs, a career in travel nursing may be just what you need to get ahead of the economy.
Back to topAs a travel healthcare contractor, you can choose an assignment at a location where the cost of living is lower and salaries higher to increase your earnings power. You’ll also enjoy the security of knowing that when you work with AB Staffing, you’ll always have hundreds of assignments to choose from. Once you’ve started your assignment, you can work with your recruiter to start planning your next position, or in many cases, extend at the same facility. Our generous benefits, including free housing and increased travel reimbursement, add even more job and income security during these uncertain economic times.
Back to topAre there any fees associated with your service?
No, never. Our services are entirely free to you.
Back to topHow quickly can I begin working as a travel healthcare contractor?
Many of our contractors start work the same week they apply! Some start their first assignment within two weeks of submitting their application, while others plan their assignments several months down the road. How quickly you can get started depends on whether your documentation is in order and licensure is current for the state where you want to practice. We will work with you to help you get all your credential requirements organized in time for your assignment start date.
Back to topDo I have to commit to a long-term contract?
No, your commitment to AB Staffing only extends for the length of the travel assignment you agree to take. At the end of your assignment you are free to make your own choices.
Back to topCan I take your housing if I bring a pet or family member?
Absolutely! It's a great way to explore the country and to share the new discoveries of your travel experiences. You will be provided with free, private housing, and if you're traveling with your furry companion, you may be required to pay a pet deposit. Refer to our housing section for more details.
Back to topWhat about the licensing requirements for different states?
We have hundreds of positions at Federal Facilities that recognize valid licensure from ANY US STATE or TERRITORY! You need a license for every state in which you accept travel healthcare contractor employment at a private or State run facility. Each state has different licensing rules and regulations, and most states require a fee and verification. Your recruiter and quality management specialist will assist you every step of the way to make the process as simple as possible. For more information, go to our licensure information page.
Back to topAbout travel assignments
Where do you offer travel assignments?
We have positions across all 50 states. Whether you want to work in one of the nation's big cities, like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia or Houston, or a small town in New England, the Midwest or Alaska, we have a wide choice of assignments for you.
Back to topWhat kinds of facilities will I be able to work at?
Our travelers work primarily in hospital settings and clinics. The size of the hospitals can range from large university teaching facilities to remote community hospitals. You get to decide what kind of facility is right for you.
Back to topHow long are travel assignments?
Our typical travel assignment is 13 weeks. However, travel healthcare contractor employment can range from 8 to 52 weeks, depending on the needs of the facility. Many times you can extend an assignment you particularly enjoy.
Back to topHow do I choose an assignment?
You and your recruiter will discuss your assignment expectations, goals and your desired destination. Once your recruiter knows what you are looking for, you will be presented with available assignments, including details on the facility, pay rates, shifts, unit and bonuses. From that list you will interview with the facilities of your choice over the phone. After the interview you and your recruiter will decide whether the assignment, the facility and the work environment match your needs.
Back to topWhen am I committed to an assignment?
After interviewing with the facility, they will decide if they want to extend an offer to you. Once you are presented with an offer, you can decide if you want to accept the assignment. You are never obligated to accept an assignment, and turning down an offer will not affect any of your future assignments.
Back to topWill I work full-time or part-time?
All of our assignments are for full time 36- to 48-hour weeks. Many assignments also offer the opportunity to work overtime.
Back to topWhat happens after I complete my assignment?
Once your assignment ends you have a number of options. You can travel to a new assignment, possibly extend your current assignment, apply for a permanent position at your current facility, or return home and travel at a later date.
Back to topAre travel assignments available for two healthcare contractors wishing to go to the same city?
Sure! Many of our travelers choose to travel together. We can arrange for you to share a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment or condo for free, or you can organize your own housing and we'll give you a generous housing stipend every month.
Back to topCompensation
How much will I be paid?
Our compensation is highly competitive and our employees TAKE HOME PAY is among the Industry’s highest!. Your specific hourly rate will vary depending on your specialty, experience and assignment location.
Back to topDoes AB Staffing offer shift differentials?
Yes, the majority of our assignments offer shift differentials for evening and night shifts, giving you the opportunity to earn extra pay for each hour worked during your travel healthcare contractor employment.
Back to topWhen and how will I be paid?
When you take an assignment with AB Staffing, you will be paid directly from our payroll. We provide payment by direct deposit into your bank account EVERY WEEK!. If you'd prefer, we can mail your check directly to you by overnight mail.
Back to topWill I earn a bonus if I refer a friend to AB Staffing?
Yes, we encourage you to refer your friends and coworkers to AB Staffing. To show our appreciation we will send you $500 when your friend completes his or her 13-week assignment.
Back to topBenefits
What does your benefits package include?
As an AB Staffing employee, you will enjoy one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Besides earning competitive pay, we also offer our healthcare professionals free, private housing, health insurance coverage, dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, free continuing education, generous travel reimbursements, incentive programs and much more. For more information, please visit our pay and benefits section.
Back to topCan I add my spouse or children to my insurance?
Certainly. You can add your spouse or children to your insurance for an additional premium, which we'll deduct from your paycheck on a pretax basis.
Back to topWill I still have health benefits if I'm between assignments?
Yes. You can take up to 30 days off between assignments and still maintain your full health benefits.
Back to topHousing and travel
Is housing really free?
Yes, that is one of the great perks of travel healthcare contractor employment. For all company-paid assignments, you will be provided with free, private, one-bedroom accommodations. In some locations, you may be housed in a studio apartment. We go out of our way to ensure that you are accommodated in a safe, attractive neighborhood, close to your workplace. We even furnish your apartment and arrange for utilities, prior to your arrival.
Back to topWhat type of housing do you provide?
AB Staffing only works with pre-screened, preferred housing companies in an effort to provide you with well-appointed accommodations in desirable neighborhoods close to your assignment facility. Your housing will be in move-in condition upon your arrival, complete with furniture and utilities. You also have the option of providing your own housing—and we will provide you with a generous housing subsidy every month
Back to topWill AB Staffing provide housing if I travel with my family or friends?
Absolutely! We will provide you with free, private, one-bedroom accommodations in a comfortable, well-maintained community close to your workplace. We can also provide you with private two-bedroom accommodations. You may be required to pay a nominal fee for private, two-bedroom housing. If you prefer, you can arrange your own housing and AB Staffing will pay you a generous housing subsidy every month.
Back to topWill I be provided with housing if I travel with a pet?
Yes, in fact many of our healthcare professionals travel with their pets. If you bring a pet on assignment, we will provide you with free, private accommodations. You will need to pay a pet deposit, which will be returned to you upon completion of your assignment if your accommodations are clean and well-maintained.
Back to topWhat happens if I provide my own housing?
If you arrange your own housing accommodations while on assignment, AB Staffing will provide you with a generous monthly housing subsidy. The amount will vary depending on the assignment and the location. Your recruiter will be able to provide you with further details.
Back to topWill I be reimbursed for my travel expenses?
Yes. No matter how you get to your assignment destination, we will help pay the costs. We provide our travelers with a generous travel reimbursement for each leg of their travel. Best of all, your reimbursement is tax-free.
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