Want to know more about Travel Nursing with Select Medical Staffing?

How do I start my career with Select Medical Staffing?
You must have a current license and/or certifications as well as an excellent work history. Additionally, you will need to complete all of the application and testing requirements of Select Medical Staffing.

Do you only staff for nurses?
No. We staff for Allied Health Personnel, Medical Assistants, Dental Assistants/ Hygienists, medical coding/billing/collections, dental billing/collections, and administrative personnel in all medical/dental arenas.

Do I need to come into your office to fill out an application and to interview?
No. While you are welcome to do so at our offices in Phoenix, AZ and Perry, OK, it is not necessary. All hiring requirements can be met by using fax, email, phone, and/or regular mail.

Do you complete drug and background checks?
Yes. We do a background check and 11-panel drug screen on all associates.

What happens once I submit my application to Select Medical Staffing?
When your application is completed, a Select Medical Staffing recruiter will contact you. They will review your preferences and qualifications and will match you with positions suitable for you. Your profile will then be submitted to only the facilities you choose. Your recruiter will follow up on the submitted profile in a timely matter to ensure a prompt answer from the facility.

Upon position acceptance, your recruiter will be available throughout the placement process and your assignment.

What if you do not have a need listed in the city in which I would like to work?
If Select Medical Staffing does not list a position in your desired city, please let your recruiter know. Your recruiter will help find you a position where you wish to work, or they will help you decide which options are best for your case.

What items do I need to bring on my assignment?
Items you will need to carry with you to each assignment include:

• A copy of your completed Select Medical Staffing application packet.
• Current Nursing Licenses.
• Current Certifications and CPR Card.
• At least one week's worth of scrubs.

Your recruiter can review other items of importance with you when you are accepted for an assignment. If this is your first assignment, your recruiter can give you information you will need to make the trip to your first assignment city as well as help with your first few days on the job.

How long is the average travel assignment for Select Medical Staffing?
Travel assignments are typically 13 weeks long. Once your assignment is completed, you may be asked to extend your assignment if you wish, or you may request a recruiter to look for other positions for you.

Can I request to work in a specific area of a hospital?
Yes! We have positions available in all specialty areas. Usually we can match your request in a very timely manner. You may also be given the opportunity to float to different areas of the hospital. If we do not have a position in your specialty, your recruiter will immediately put forth their time and effort to find you the position you are looking for.

Can I provide my own housing during an assignment?
You may provide your own housing during an assignment and may be entitled to a housing allowance. Please discuss your housing options with your recruiter for your desired assignment.