Most people like surprises, except when it has something to do with their jobs. Just by its nature, travel nursing invites surprises with a new environment, new faces, rules and new challenges. 
There are, however, some details that you can solidify before you arrive at the facility or before you accept the assignment.

Use this checklist to identify the assignment details that may be important to you, now or later. First, ask the travel company for as much of the information as possible. When you interview with the hospital, fill in the remaining blanks. Don't be shy about asking questions because you may need this information to make a decision about accepting the assignment.

• Hospital:
• Location:
• Agency:
• Hospital Contact:
• Start date:
• Completion date:
• Type of unit:
• Size of unit:
• Shift:
• Uniform required:
• Orientation length:
• Is a med test or other exam required in orientation? Yes ( ) No ( )
• Floating policy:
• On-call policy:
• Pay rate:
• Overtime pay policy:
• Holiday pay policy:
• Travel reimbursement:
• Housing provided by: Agency ( ) Facility ( )
• Type/location of housing:
• Housing costs, if any: (deposits required):
• Is a hospital physical and/or drug screen required?
• Hospital parking fees:
• Other factors to consider:

Once you have this information, use it to help decide which facility to choose or even what company to travel with. Then, once you leave for your assignment, you'll be fully prepared and any surprises will be good ones.

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